1. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology Administrative Software Chapter 5 Teaching and Learning with Technology

2. to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Types of Software Administrative software –Used to perform professional tasks –May be adapted for instructional use Academic Software –Used specifically for teaching and learning

3. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Types of Software Software may be Commercial “off the shelf” software Custom created for a school or district Freeware – without any cost Shareware – available to share for a limited time

4. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Software Acquisition Costs (other than the actual cost of the software) include: Costs to upgrade machines to run the software Costs to install and maintain the software Costs of time and labor to learn to use the software and input data into it Review software carefully before selecting

5. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Productivity Software Software that assists in completing tasks Usually includes: Word processing Spreadsheets Data Base Management Presentation Software Can be purchased individually or in a suite

6. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Productivity Software Districts typically Buy site licenses to allow software to be used on all machines in the district Provide the software to teachers via a network Teachers often adapt productivity software for other educational purposes Often provided in an application suite

7. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing Most commonly used computer software Includes desktop publishing capabilities Can manipulate layout of text and graphic objects

8. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing In addition to entering, editing, and printing, word processors can Spell and grammar check Enhance text Add graphic and word art images Arrange layout of text and graphic elements Add elements from other software Offer choices of layout styles

9. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing Desktop publishing capabilities include WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) displays Addition and manipulation of graphics Table and column features Auto-formatting

10. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing All word processors Archive (save) Print hard copy Most include templates of ready-made document styles Some include Wizards Automated software to build a customized document

11. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Electronic Spreadsheets Spreadsheets Organize, calculate, and chart numeric data They are very accurate and data is easily formatted for readability Formulas for precise calculation can be input by the user Functions (built-in formulas) are also available

12. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Electronic Spreadsheets “What-if” analyses - Can be used to compare possible outcomes Charts - Easily generated from data entered into the spreadsheet Spreadsheets offer templates for commonly used forms Macros used to facilitate complex worksheet processes

13. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Spreadsheets in the Classroom Teachers can use spreadsheets to Create a customized gradebook Maintain a school, department, or club budget Create chart and graph visuals Maintain stock portfolios, analysis of experiment data, and graph data

14. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Data Base Management Systems DBMS software can Organize, maintain, and retrieve data Create and use a data hierarchy –fields, records, files, and data bases Conduct queries that find records that match targeted criteria Create customizable reports or queries

15. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 DBMS in the Classroom Educators can use DBMS software to Maintain inventories Create and maintain student information Develop mailing lists Create student activities such as – creating and maintaining records for a science class, –developing community data for social studies, or –making a class practice test database

16. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software Sequences electronic slides for display Slides may contain text, graphics, sound, animation, or video Presentations can be printed out as audience handouts or transparencies

17. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software Presentation templates make professional- looking presentations easy to create Animation can be added for interest

18. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software Common features include Multimedia elements for addition to slides Built-in wizards and templates to help create professional presentations Libraries of multimedia materials Hypermedia capability Customization capability (e.g., as a self- playing show)

19. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software in the Classroom Educators can use presentation software to Support direct instruction Create student presentations Create school presentations Make color transparencies Create academic activities such as book reports or projects

20. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Academic uses include: Critical thinking skills gained By reviewing and paring down potential material Making it fit on a slide—showing only the main points. Experience with multimedia and computer literacy. Presentation Software in the Classroom

21. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Integrated Software Contains abbreviated form of common types of application software. Each productivity tool is present Some features found in stand-alone packages are omitted Integrated software offers multiple applications--usually at a lower price

22. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 School/Class Management Software Helps educators accomplish classroom and school administrative tasks, such as: Attendance and Grade books Seating Charts Portfolio Assessments IEP Generators

23. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 School/Class Management Software School or District level tasks assisted by software include Attendance Grade books accessible by parents State reporting Careful evaluation important; costs can be excessive for Acquisition, installation and support Training to prepare staff to use it

24. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Software in Teaching and Learning Administrative software can make tasks easier teachers more productive Need to provide input on software best for them Although time consuming, important for teachers to be familiar with software options