Chapter 03.ppt

Teachers Discovering ComputersIntegrating Technology and

Digital Media in the Classroom4th Edition

Chapter 3

Application Software Productivity Tools for Educators

Chapter 3: Application Software Productivity Tools for Educators 2

Chapter Objectives

Explain the role of an operating system and list the main operating systems used on today’s computers

Define and describe a user interface and a graphical user interface

Identify the important features of widely used software applications

Describe the advantages of software suites


Chapter Objectives

Explain how to create documents Discuss why the use of note taking software is

important for K-12 schools List and describe learning aids and support tools

that help you use and learn software applications Explain how to work with different versions of

software applications


The Role of the Operating System System Software – consists of programs that

control the operations of the computer and its devices

Operating system – contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer

The Operating System


Microsoft Windows Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Windows Vista

Mac OS Mac OS, version 9.1 Mac OS X Various “Animals” (10.4=Leopard, 10.5=Tiger)

Other Operating Systems UNIX Linux – Open Source




Graphical User Interface (GUI) – combines text, graphics, and other visual cues to make software easier to use


Programs designed to perform specific tasks for users: As a productivity / business tool Supporting school and professional activities Assisting with graphics and multimedia projects Helping with home and personal activities Facilitating communications

Application Software


Five major categories of application software



Working with Software Applications Document - Piece of work created with an application

program and saved on disk with a unique file name Creating Editing Formatting

Font size Font style

Saving Printing Dialog box Voice recognition Note taking software



Word Processing Software Used to create, edit, and format textual documents

Productivity Software


Word Processing Software Formatting features

Font and font size Color Borders Clip art Margins Wordwrap Scrolling



Word Processing Software Editing features

Find or search Replace Spell checker



Spreadsheet Software Allows you to organize numeric data in rows and

columns, collectively called a worksheet or spreadsheet



Spreadsheet Software Spreadsheet organization

Worksheet has up to 256 columns and 65,536 rows

Cell - Intersection of a row and a column Labels Values Formulas



Spreadsheet Software Calculations

Formula - Performs calculations on data in the worksheet and displays the results in a cell

Usually user created

Function – A predefined formula that performs commonplace calculations

Usually a feature of the program (Ex.: Sum)



Spreadsheet Software Charts

Graphically illustrates the relationship of numeric data



Database Software Database - A collection

of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data

Similar to a manual filing system



Database Software Developing a database

Determine data that you want to keep track of

Define the fields Enter the data Use the database to

produce information Database Organization

Database file Records Fields



Data entered into the database


Presentation Graphics Software Allows you to create documents called

presentations which are used to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group



Teachers and students use presentation graphics software to create electronic slides. The slides can be displayed on a

computer, projected on a screen, printed and handed out, or made into transparencies.



Presentation Graphics Software Predefined formats - define colors and

other elements for backgrounds, text, and other items on the slides

Various slide layouts Clip art / image gallery Slide sorter



Presentation Graphics Software Integrating electronic

presentations into the classroom Nonlinear teaching and

learning Students and teachers

create presentations Can link presentations

to the Web



Personal Information Managers (PIM) Software application that

includes an appointment calendar, address book, notepad, and other features to help organize appointments, task lists, and more



PDA Software Uses

Personal Productivity Business Communications Medical Scientific Travel Global Positioning Entertainment Games Multimedia Education




Software Suite and Integrated Software Collection of individual

application software packages sold as a single package

Lower cost Ease of use

Common interface Integrated software

packages


Desktop Publishing (DTP) Software Allows you to design, produce, and deliver

sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and brilliant colors

Page layout - arranging text and graphics in a document

Graphics and Multimedia Software


Paint/Image-Editing Software Allows you to draw pictures, shapes, and

other graphical images using various tools on the screen

Paint software Draw pictures, shapes, and other graphics

Image-editing software Modify existing graphics

Photo editing software Edit digital photographs




Video and Audio Editing Software Modify a segment of

a video, known as a clip Add and remove

clips Add special effects

Sounds Banners Credits


Clip Art/Image Gallery Collection of clip art

and photographs Miscellaneous items

Fonts Animations Sounds Video and audio clips



Multimedia Authoring Software Used to create electronic interactive

presentations that include text, video, audio, and animation

Often used in education Delivered via CD-ROM or DVD-ROM




Web Page Authoring Software Allows you to create Web

pages and organize, manage, and maintain Web sites

Many packages allow creation of Web pages

Word processing programs allow creation of web pages


Web Page Authoring Software Popular packages

Adobe GoLive Microsoft Publisher Microsoft FrontPage Netscape Composer Macromedia

Dreamweaver MX



School and Student Management Software School management software

Centralized program that allows district and school personnel to manage school district operations

Student management software Allows administrators, teachers, and other staff

to track information on students

Software for School Use


Grade Book Software Allows teachers to

track and organize student tests, homework, lab work, and other scores

Often integrates with other software packages

See Microsoft.com for available grade book freeware



Educational and Reference Software Educational software

Software designed for the learning environment Reference software

Provides valuable and thorough information for everyone in an educational setting and in the family



Wikipedia

Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. While there is controversy about some of the content, for the most part reviews have been good.

www.wikipedia.org


Special Needs Software Software designed for students with physical

impairments or learning disabilities Examples

Speech synthesis software Software with text enlargement features Talking software




Assistive technology for Special Needs children


Personal Finance Software Simplified accounting

program Track personal income

and expenses Track investments Online banking and

investing

Software for Home and Personal Use


Tax Preparation Software Guides individuals,

families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal and state taxes

Offer money saving tax tips

Prints tax forms



Legal Software Assists in preparation of

legal documents and provides legal advice

www.legalzoom.com



Entertainment Software Interactive games and videos Hobbies



Help Tutorials FAQs

Learning Aids and Support Tools


Software programs are designated a version number

Upgrade is a new version designed to replace an older version Windows upgrade

Software Versions and Upgrades



Using Different Software Versions A school may have a mix of

different software versions installed on its computers

Determine software version with the software’s About command

Older version of software may not open files created with the newer version


Working with Macintosh Computers and PCs Sometimes must move files between the two

platforms Some PC programs allow you to save files in a

Macintosh format Software packages that do file conversions



Many software programs allow a file to be saved in various formats


Chapter Summary

Explain the role of an operating system and list the main operating systems used on today’s computers

Define and describe a user interface and a graphical user interface

Identify the important features of widely used software applications

Describe the advantages of software suites


Chapter Summary

Explain how to create documents Discuss why the use of note taking software is

important for K-12 schools List and describe learning aids and support tools

that help you use and learn software applications Explain how to work with different versions of

software applications

Teachers Discovering ComputersIntegrating Technology and

Digital Media in the Classroom4th Edition

Chapter 3 Complete

Application Software Productivity Tools for Educators


Creating aCreating aTeacher’s Web PageTeacher’s Web Page

Using Microsoft WordUsing Microsoft Word


Web Page Development

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) HTML editors Web page components

Title Background Normal text Headings Horizontal lines Images Links


Downloading Image Files

Start your browser, type the URL scsite.com/tdc4/sf3 in the Address text box, and then press the ENTER key

Right-click the e-mail image and then point to Save Picture As on the shortcut menu

When the Save As dialog box is displayed, click the Save in box arrow, select a location to save the image to, and then click the Save button in the Save As dialog box. Click the Close button in your browser window


Downloading Image Files


Starting Word and Opening a New Web Page

Start Microsoft Word Click File on the menu bar, and then click New.

When the New Document task pane is displayed, point to Web page (Blank Web Page in Word 2002)

Click the Web page button. If the Word window is not maximized, double-click its title bar to maximize it. If necessary, click the Font Size box arrow on the Formatting toolbar and then click 12 in the Font Size list to change the font size to 12


Starting Word and Opening a New Web Page


Selecting a Background

Click Format on the menu bar, point to Background, and then point to Fill Effects

Click Fill Effects. When Word displays the Fill Effects dialog box, click the Texture tab. Click the third texture, Parchment, and then point to the OK button

Click the OK button


Selecting a Background


Entering and Formatting Text

Type Mr. Handley’s Home Page and then press the ENTER key. Drag through the text you just entered to select it, and then click the Font Size box arrow on the Formatting toolbar

Click 24 and then point to the Center button on the Formatting toolbar

Click the Center button, click the Font Color box arrow on the Formatting toolbar, and then point to the color Dark Red (row 2, column 1)

Click Dark Red and then click below and to the left of the title to position the insertion point at the beginning of the next line



Type Ridgedale High School and then press the ENTER key. Type 2400 Ridgedale Road and then press the ENTER key. Type Seattle, Washington 98104 and then press the ENTER key

Drag through the three lines of text beginning with Ridgedale High School to select the school information. Click the Font Size box arrow on the Formatting toolbar, and then click 14. Click the Center button on the Formatting toolbar, and then click below and to the left of the entered text to position the insertion point at the beginning of the next line



Press the ENTER key. Type Hi, my name is Mr. Matt Handley. I teach history at Ridgedale High School. I like teaching with technology, and my students are highly motivated when they can use computers and the Internet for history projects and assignments


Inserting a Horizontal Line and a Heading

Press the ENTER key twice. Click Format on the menu bar, and then click Borders and Shading. When Word displays the Borders and Shading dialog box, point to the Horizontal Line button at the bottom of the dialog box

Click the Horizontal Line button. When Word displays the Horizontal Line dialog box, click the horizontal line, and then point to the OK button

Click the OK button Press the ENTER key once. Type My Favorite History Links and then press the ENTER key. Select the text just entered, click the Font Size box arrow on the Formatting toolbar, click 18, and then click below and to the left of the entered text to position the insertion point at the beginning of the next line


Inserting a Horizontal Line and a Heading


Creating Links to Web Sites

Press the ENTER key. Type History Matters and then press the ENTER key. Type The History Channel and then press the ENTER key. Type On-This-Day and then press the ENTER key

Drag through the text, History Matters, and then click the Insert Hyperlink button on the Standard toolbar

If necessary, click the Existing File or Web Page button in the Link to area, and then type http://historymatters.gmu.edu in the Address text box. Point to the OK button



Click the OK button Repeat the procedures explained in Steps the

previous three steps for the remaining two named Web sites, using the following URLs:

The History Channel

http://www.historychannel.com

On-This-Day

http://www.on-this-day.com


Inserting an Image, E-Mail Information, and an E-Mail Link

If necessary, position the insertion point at the end of the On-This-Day link, and then press the ENTER key twice. Click Insert on the menu bar. Point to Picture and then point to From File on the Picture submenu

Click From File. If necessary, navigate to the location where you saved the e-mail image in the Look in list, and then double-click the e-mail image

Press the Spacebar twice and then type My class would like to hear from you. Please e-mail me! Drag through the text to select it and then click the Insert Hyperlink button on the Standard toolbar



When Word displays the Insert Hyperlink dialog box, click the E-mail Address button in the Link to area, type mailto:[email protected] in the E-mail address text box, and then point to the OK button. If the Email address text box displays a previously entered e-mail address, drag through the text to select it before typing the new mailto address. If the mailto: entry appears, type the matthandley e-mail address after the mailto: entry. Be sure there is no space after mailto:

Click the OK button


Saving and Previewing a Web Page

Click the Save button on the Standard toolbar. When Word displays the Save As dialog box, click the Change Title button. When Word displays the Set Page Title dialog box, type Mr. Handley’s Home Page in the Page title text box, and then point to the OK button

Click the OK button and then type MrHandley in the File name text box. If necessary, click the Save in box arrow, select the location you saved the e-mail image to in the Look in list, and then point to the Save button in the Save As dialog box. Important note: If using Word 2002/2000, read the information on the next page under the heading, “Important Information When Saving Web Pages in Microsoft Word”, before saving your Web page



Click the Save button in the Save As dialog box. Click File on the menu bar, and then point to Web Page Preview

Click Web Page Preview


Printing a Web Page

To print your Web page from your browser, click File on the menu bar and then click Print


Opening a Web Page in Internet Explorer

If you saved your Web page on a USB flash drive, a 3.5-inch disk, or district server, you can display your Web page on another computer by opening the MrHandley.mht file in the new computer’s browser

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