1. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools Chapter Contents Lesson 8.1Lesson 8.1 Add Applications to a PDA (pg. 229) Lesson 8.2Lesson 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA (pg. 232) Lesson 8.3Lesson 8.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA (pg. 235) Lesson 8.4Lesson 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC (pg. 239) Lesson 8.5Lesson 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal (pg. 243) Lesson 8.6Lesson 8.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC (pg. 247) Lesson 8.7Lesson 8.7 Explore OneNote (pg. 250) Chapter Assessment 8 8 pg. 227-259 Copyright © by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

2. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools You Will Learn To 8 8  Download applications for a PDA  Solve math calculations and create a PDA expense log  Synchronize Microsoft Office documents with a PDA  Import Word documents into Journal and add comments and flags  Select and create a new Journal template  Enter text with the Write Anywhere feature  Take and organize notes with OneNote

3. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 229-231 8.1 Add Applications to a PDA Applications You can use an Internet search engine to find software applications that can be downloaded to your PDA. Freeware and Shareware Two types of applications you can readily download are:  Freeware—free software  Shareware—trial-based software freeware A software application that you can download and share at no charge. shareware Software that is distributed free on a trial basis and may later be purchased. You may need to unzip files before they will synchronize with your PDA. You will need a program such as WinZip to unzip files.

4. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 229-231 8.1 Add Applications to a PDA  Why would you want to use a trial version of a software program?  What type of program would be helpful to you in your school work?  What types of programs would be helpful for teachers?  List advantages of downloading applications to a PDA. digicom.glencoe.com digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.1, Rubric

5. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 232-234 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA Math on a PDA You can use the Internet to find and download programs for:  Currency conversions  Measurement conversions  Algebra  Loan calculations  Spreadsheets  Graphing There are different conversion programs available for download.

6. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 232-234 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA Expense Log Keep an expense log to track daily expenses; a company will usually reimburse employees for travel expenses such as:  Gas  Hotels  Meals  Air fare  Taxis expense log A software application in which you can enter and track your daily expenses.

7. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 232-234 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA Deleting Unused Applications To delete an application from your PDA:  At the top of the Applications screen, tap the Menu button  Choose Delete  Tap the program you want to delete  Tap the Delete button

8. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 232-234 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA If you worked in a bank, what types of mathematical programs would be helpful to download to your PDA? digicom.glencoe.com digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.2, Rubric

9. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 235-237 8.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA Synchronizing Microsoft Office Documents You can synchronize many documents to your PDA, including those created in:  Microsoft Word  Microsoft Excel  Microsoft PowerPoint In order to download Microsoft Office documents, you need a PDA with operating systems such as:  Microsoft Windows CE  Palm OS  Special programs such as Documents To Go PDA Journal Your PDA can be used to record your thoughts, as you would with a personal journal. Microsoft PowerPoint presentations can be shown directly from a PDA that has special presentation software installed. The PDA can be directly connected to an LCD projector to show the presentation.

10. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 235-237 8.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA  Why would you want to store Microsoft Office documents on your PDA? Share your ideas with the rest of your classmates.  What kinds of documents would you store on your PDA?  Are your classmates’ ideas similar to or different than yours? digicom.glencoe.com digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.3, Rubric

11. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 239-242 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC Import and Mark Up Documents When you use Journal to import a document as an image, you can:  Mark up and highlight the document images using a digital pen  Save and print the marked up images  You cannot make changes to the text in the document import To open a document in an application other than the one in which it was originally created.

12. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 239-242 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC Flags Add flags to documents to:  Make important documents easy to find  Easily find paragraphs, charts, or ideas  Indicate important information in a document being e- mailed to another person You can also import PowerPoint files into Journal and mark them up.

13. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 239-242 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC  What types of documents do you get from your teachers that you could store on your computer?  Do you ever make notes on these documents? digicom.glencoe.com digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.4, Rubric

14. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 243-245 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal What Are Templates Used For? Templates make it easy to create documents that all use the same basic format or include details and information such as:  Name  Address  Phone numbers  E-mail address  Graphics  Background effects Templates can be modified and saved to meet specific needs. For example, you could create a different template for taking notes in each of your classes. template A file that has a preset format that can be used as a basis for similar types of files.

15. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 243-245 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal Templates Save Time Use templates to save time at:  School  Home  The workplace Why Is It a Good Idea to Use Stationery? Businesses use customized stationery containing:  Basic contact information  Special fonts or text sizes to identify their company’s letters and memos

16. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 243-245 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal Think of two types of documents you could use frequently for school.  What tasks would you use this template for?  Why do you think companies use logos on their stationery? digicom.glencoe.com digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.5, Rubric

17. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 247-249 8.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC Write Anywhere The Write Anywhere features allows you to write:  At any location on your Tablet PC’s screen  In any order or any direction on the screen  Over typed text The on-screen writing features work best in a word processor such as:  Note Pad  Memo Pad  Word Sticky Notes To stick special notes and memos on your desktop, tap the Start menu, choose Programs, and tap Sticky Notes.

18. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 247-249 8.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC  When you take notes in class, do you ever find it necessary to go back and insert more notes?  How could Write Anywhere help you in that situation? digicom.glencoe.com digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.6, Rubric

19. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 250-253 8.7 Explore OneNote Your Digital Notebook With the Microsoft Office OneNote application, you can:  Electronically capture all of your notes in one easy-to- access location  Create sections to organize your notes into different subjects  Add flags to files to make them easier to find later  Search for text in notes

20. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 250-253 8.7 Explore OneNote Works with Other Applications OneNote is compatible with Microsoft Office 2003 and can work with:  Outlook calendar  PowerPoint  Word  Pocket PC handheld computer

21. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 250-253 8.7 Explore OneNote  How do you locate your notes in a notebook?  Do you use dividers or self-adhesive flags to organize?  How do you track Internet sources as you are researching on the Internet?  Describe how you could use these methods in OneNote. digicom.glencoe.com digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.7, Rubric

22. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 254 Keeping Students Safe David Curry, Jr. is a public safety officer at a large high school. In his job, David uses the e-mail and a PDA to:  Easily access student records and parent contacts  Look up student schedules  Provide flexibility of movement outside of his office  Communicate with staff members, parents, and students Name: David Curry, Jr. Job Title: Public Safety Officer Career Cluster: Government and Public Administration DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE

23. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 254 Keeping Students Safe David says, “I get to make a positive impression on adolescents and help them learn how to appropriately communicate problems to law enforcement.” DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE

24. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 pg. 254 Question Why might a public safety or law enforcement officer need a PDA? Possible answers include:  Having vital information such as phone numbers or records in a portable device saves time during emergency situations  Allows the officer to look up information without needing to call other personnel or return to his office  Frees the officer from some office duties and makes more time for patrolling areas or fulfilling other duties DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE

25. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 Question 1 In your own words, define shareware. Compare this with the definition in the glossary. (Lesson 8.1) Answer: The glossary definition is: Software that is distributed free on a trial basis and may be later purchased. Chapter Assessment

26. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 Question 2 What is a template? Give one advantage of using templates. (Lesson 8.5) Answer: A template is a file that has a preset format that can be used as a basis for similar types of files. One advantage of using templates is that they save time because you do not have to create your file from nothing. Much of the information you need in your file is already provided for you. Chapter Assessment

27. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 Question 3 What are four advantages of Tablet PC applications to students? Answers may include advantages such as:  With Journal you can take quick handwritten notes and then change the handwriting to printed text  Journal makes it quick and easy to add electronic notes to existing documents  In Journal, you can enter hand-drawn diagrams and graphics and then copy and paste them into Word  Flags in Word and in Journal make it easy to mark important information Chapter Assessment

28. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8 Answer 3  OneNote allows students to capture in one place all of their ideas about their projects and assignments  With Journal, students can handwrite information that can be transferred to Outlook, PowerPoint, or Word Chapter Assessment

29. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools Digital Communication Tools and Skills For more resources on this unit, go to the Online Learning Center at http://www.digicom.glencoe.com.http://www.digicom.glencoe.com Unit Resources 2 2