Chapter 3 Application Software

Today v Discuss Application Software using the following categories:  Business Software  Graphics and multimedia SW  Home / personal / Educational SW  Communications SW  Utility SW  Review: 6 parts of the IT model

1. Application Software  Programs designed to make users more productive –Business, –Graphics, –Home/personal use, –Communications, –Utility 2. Systems Software  Programs that control the operations of a computer Software – the instructions that tell the computer what to do and how.

Business Software - Software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient in Business Next

Business Software 1) Word Processing - Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphic 2) Spreadsheet - Allows users to organize data in rows and columns  Organizes data  Performs calculations and recalculates when data changes  Charting capabilities

Business Software 1) Word Processing - Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics 2) Spreadsheet - Allows users to organize data in rows and columns 3) Database – Allows users to create, access, and manage data  Add, change, and delete data  Sort and retrieve data from database  Create forms and reports  Character, field, record, file, database

Business Software 1) Word Processing - Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics 2) Spreadsheet - Allows users to organize data in rows and columns 3) Database – Allows users to create and manage data 4) Presentation Graphics – Allows users to create visual aids for presentations  Presentations viewed as slides  Presentation often called a slide show

Business Software What is a software suite? p. 110 A collection of individual applications sold as a single package Two major advantages: lower costease of use Next

Business Software What is accounting software? p. 111 Fig Next  Helps companies record and report their financial transactions  Quickbooks  Microsoft Money

vBusiness applications  How does business applications software enhance your personal productivity? vOther Application Software  Graphics,  Home/personal use,  Communications,  Utility Application Software - Review

Graphics and Multimedia Software p. 112 Fig Next

Graphics and Multimedia Software 1) What is computer-aided design (CAD)? p. 112 Fig Next  Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs

Graphics and Multimedia Software 2) What is desktop publishing (DTP) software? p. 113 Fig Next  Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors

Graphics and Multimedia Software 3) What is paint/image editing software? p. 113 Fig Next  Used to create and modify graphical images  Sometimes called illustration software

Graphics and Multimedia Software 4) What is video and audio editing software? p. 114 Fig Next  Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip  Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips

Graphics and Multimedia Software 5) What is multimedia authoring software? p. 114 Fig Next  Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive presentation

vBusiness applications vGraphics, What do you see as the greatest advantage of Graphics software? vOther Application Software  Home/personal use,  Communications,  Utility Application Software - Review

Utility Programs p. 122 Fig Next Antivirus Program Spyware Remover Internet Filters File Compression File Conversion CD/DVD Burning PC Maintenance

At issue… Americans spend almost $500 million a year on educational software. Web-based training and educational software have been developed for a wide range of subjects, including science, mathematics, grammar, history, foreign languages, even instrumental music. Both Web-based training and educational software allow for flexible scheduling, show infinite patience, let students learn at their own pace, and are available at reasonable cost. Unlike in-person instruction, WBT and educational software lack direct interpersonal contact between student and teacher. A puzzled look, a quizzical expression, or a tentative response can go unrecognized. Critics maintain that the computer work required also can result in bad posture, repetitive stress injuries, and social isolation.

Discuss  What subjects are web-based training and educational software most suited? Why?  For what subjects are they least appropriate? Why?  If you could learn to play the guitar from a distance learning class or educational software, or from a human instructor, which would you choose? Why?

Situation v Software developed for elementary school children, kindergartners, and even preschoolers has won the praise of educators and child psychologists. Yet, a minor upset occurred over Knowledge Adventure’s Jump Start Baby program, which is aimed at children 9 to 24 months old. The software is tailored to tots and, supporters insist, certainly is more beneficial than an equal amount of time spent watching television. v Critics feel, however, that digital blocks are no substitute for the real thing. They argue that children need to experience the real world, not a cyber representation.

Discuss Please answer the following: 1. How do you feel about very young children becoming comfortable with computer usage? 2. What is the benefit of very young children being exposed to computers? 3. What are the disadvantages to very young children being exposed to computers?