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Productivity Tool and Application Software Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Focus Questions: How can productivity software be used for teaching and learning? How can spreadsheets and databases be used to address different learning goals? How can concept-mapping tools be utilized to address different learning styles? Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Focus Questions: What is the role of application software in education? Design a problem-solving exercise where computer applications and concept mapping will be used in the solution. Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Software … Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Concept-Mapping Tools Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Word Processing Productivity Features… Many characteristics are common to most word processing software. Once learned, skills can be transferred to different programs. Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Word Processing Productivity Features… Easy Editing + Spelling/Grammar/Thesaurus + Collaborative Writing Process + Endless Formatting Options = Word Processing ! Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Word Processing Uses in the Classroom Peer editing Tables to organize work Design templates Formats, fonts for design Auto styles for papers and reports Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Spreadsheet Productivity Features… Automate repetitive calculations Organize data in meaningful way Relate data to simulate different scenarios Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Spreadsheet Uses in the Classroom Conduct a survey and analyze findings Experiment with functions Collect data and manipulate Graph / Chart data Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Database Productivity Features… Ability to compile, store, organize and manipulate huge amounts of demographic and statistical information! Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Types of Databases … Hierarchical or tree-structure Network Relational On-Line Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Database Uses in the Classroom Catalog books in the classroom library Track facts or frequently asked questions Collect information and analyze Extract specific results through queries Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Concept-Mapping Tools Integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information Visual learning in action Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Concept-Mapping Example … Chapter Two Figure 2.4 A concept mapping example using Kidspiration. (Courtesy Inspiration Software, Inc.) Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Concept-Mapping Uses in the Classroom Learning across the curriculum Brainstorming Collect ideas and organize Diagramming Outlining details Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

Prepared by Carolyn Roy The End Prepared by Carolyn Roy Chapter Two Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008