1. Applications Productivity Tools for Educators
Chapter 3
Applications Productivity Tools for Educators

2. The Role of the Operating System
System Software-consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices. Operating System- One type of system software, that contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer. It also contains instructions that allow you to run the Application Software. Figure 3-1/page 136

3. Using Different Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows (Most used)
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows 7
Macintosh Operating System or Mac OS
UNIX
Linux (Open source software or free)

4. The Role of the Interface
User Interface-controls how you enter data or instructions (input) and how information is presented on the screen (output). Graphical User Interface (GUI-pronounced gooey)-combines text, graphics, and other visual cues to make software easier to use. This is one of the most common interfaces used.

5. Application Software
Application Software-Consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users. Also called Application Programs. Software Package-sold in retail stores. example: Microsoft Word

6. Categories of Application Software
Productivity/ Business
Graphic Design/
Multimedia
School
Home/
Personal
Communications
Word Processing
Desktop Publishing
School/Student Management
Personal Finance
Spreadsheet
Paint/Image Editing
Grade Book
Tax Preparation
Web Browser
Presentation Graphics
Multimedia Authoring
Education/Reference
Legal
Chat Rooms
Personal Information Management
Web Page Authoring
Special Needs
Entertainment
Newsgroups
Software Suite
Note Taking
Instant Messaging
Blogs
Figure 3-3/pg. 138

7. Starting a Software Application
Figure 3-4/page 139
Key Terms:
Desktop
Icon
Button
Menu
Commands
Window
Title Bar
File
Filename

8. Working With Software Applications
Key Terms:
Document
Creating
Editing
Insert
Delete
Cut
Clipboard
Copy
Paste
Formatting
Font
Font Size
Points
Font Style
Saving
AutoSave
Printing
Dialog Box

9. Voice Recognition, Note Taking Software, Digital Kids
Voice Recognition-Also known as Speech Recognition.
Note Taking Software- sometimes uses Digital Pens.
Figures 3-8 and 3-9
School Books may someday become obsolete!!!

10. PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE
Sheila Carlton

11. WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
Millions of people use word processing software every day to create documents.
Teachers can increase their productivity by using word processor software to create written documents, such as lesson plans, handouts, parent communications, and students tests.

12. WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
Create documents with clip art
Review the spelling of individual words, sections of a document, or the entire document.
Create personalize templates.

13. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE Organize data
3 basic types of charts used with spreadsheet: line charts, column charts, and pie charts

14. DATABASE SOFTWARE
Allows you to create a computerized database.

15. PRESENTATION GRAPHICS SOFTWARE
Provides a variety of predefined presentation formats that define complementary colors for backgrounds, text and other special effects.
Provides a variety of layouts
Can create a title slide, a two column slide, a slide with clip art, and slides with other formats.

16. PIMS, PDAS AND SMARTPHONE SOFTWARE
Includes an appointment calendar, address book, notepad and, other features to help organize personal information.
Download Web apps that allows you to turn your phone into a leveling tool; check TV and movie schedules and play games.
Students and teachers can benefit from software designed for educational uses.

17. SOFTWARE SUITES Suites are for school, home, and personal users.
Less expensive
When suites are installed, the entire collection of applications are installed.

18. Graphics and Multimedia Software
Amanda Hermosillo

19. Desktop Publishing Software
Page Layout
Teachers and students use desktop publishing software, such as Microsoft Publisher, to create flyers, certificates, newsletters and other types of documents

20. Paint/Image Editing Software
Paint Software
Image Editing Software
Photo Editing Software
With Image Editing Software, users can create and modify a variety of graphic images.

21. Clip Art/Image Gallery
Clip/Art galleries provide thousands of clip art images and photographs for use in documents such as letters, newsletters, greeting cards, class projects and presentations.

22. Multimedia Authoring Software
Multimedia Authoring Software is used to create electronic presentation, stimulations, and software demonstration that can include text, graphics, video, audio, animation and screen captures.
Two popular programs used by educators
Camtasia Studio
Adobe Captivate

23. Video and Audio Editing Software
Users can use video editing software to modify video images.

24. Web Page Authoring Software
Web Page Authoring Software is designed to help you create web pages, in addition to organizing, managing, and maintaining web sites.
Curriculum Page
Other Web page Authoring software
Microsoft publisher
Microsoft expressions Web
Web Blender 2
Adobe Dreamweaver

25. Software for School Use
School Management Software
Student Management Software
Grade Book Software
Educational and Reference Software
Special Needs Software

26. Software for Home and Personal Use
Personal Finance Software
Tax Preparation Software
Legal Software
Entertainment Software

27. Learning Aids and Support Tools
Using Help
Trade Books
FAQ
Tutorials

28. Software Versions and Upgrades
Using Different Software Versions
Updates and Upgrades

29. Creating Web Pages, Blogs, and Wikis