1. Computer Literacy for IC 3 Unit 1: Computing Fundamentals © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.1 Chapter 4: Identifying Software and Hardware Interaction and Types of Software

2. Learning Targets Unit 1, Chapter 4 16.I can identify hardware and software interaction 17.I can identify the steps of the development process 18.I can identify issues related to software distribution, updates, and upgrades 19.I can identify fundamental word processing concepts and uses © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.2

3. Learning Targets Continued Unit 1, Chapter 4 (continued) 20.I can identify fundamental spreadsheet concepts, processes, and uses 21.I can identify fundamental presentation software concepts and uses 22.I can identify fundamental database concepts and uses 23.I can identify fundamental graphic and multimedia concepts and uses © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.3

4. Learning Targets Continued Unit 1, Chapter 4 (continued) 24.I can identify other types of software and their uses 25.I can identify how to select software © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.4

5. Basic Word Processing Concepts 1.Input is received 2.Stored in RAM Document manipulated within capabilities of program Format - bold, italics, font color, etc. Input graphics Ideal for editing 3.Displayed on the screen © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.5

6. Word Processing Documents From memos and letters to entire books Can utilize advanced features Index Table of Contents Save as a Web page Graphics © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.6

7. Spreadsheet Concepts Display numbers in various ways Formulas Calculations based on values in other cells Worksheet – single table of cells Workbook – collection of worksheets Layout Columns – Letters Rows – Numbers © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.7

8. Keeping It Straight Columns – Letters Are like the porch columns on the front of a house…they go up and down Rows – Numbers Are like you read the rows in a book…from left to right © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.8

9. Spreadsheet Basics Cell – intersection of a column and row Formulas Algebraic or mathematic equation In Excel, start with “=” (equal sign) Functions Predefined equations Functions can be a formula or part of a formula © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.9

10. Spreadsheet Processes Variety of features Charts – pie, bar, scatter plot Data analysis Sorting and filtering What-If analysis Crunch values in equation to get desired results © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.10

11. Spreadsheet Documents Possible uses P&L (profit & loss statement) Investment tracking Expense reports Grade book Budget © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.11

12. Presentation Software Concepts Visual aids Graphics Clip art and digital pictures Charts Text Titles Bulleted lists Animation Holds audience attention © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.12

13. Presentation Basics Slides Image composed of text, graphics, etc. Slide show Group of slides Extra features Speaker notes Displayed on screen Student handouts Printouts » Slide miniatures © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.13 Slide thumbnailsCurrent slide Slide notes

14. Presentation Documents Possible uses Educational presentation Display at trade shows Interactive Web pages © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.14

15. Database Concepts Database A collection of organized data Stores huge amounts of information Used in the retail sales environment Inventory system Point of sale Considered more difficult for beginners © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.15 Tables in Access Field Record

16. Database Basics Tables Fields Records Keys Queries – filter the data Ask a question of the data Forms – input, edit, and view data Reports – view the data On screen or printed Database management system (DBMS) © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.16

17. Database Documents Possible uses Customer records Inventory system Bill payment tracking © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.17

18. Database Memory Issues Database programs use RAM differently Store only active record in RAM Automatically saves Saves a record when moving to the next record Power failure Loss of current record, not all records © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.18

19. Questions? © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. | Publishing as Prentice Hall.19