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2. Computing Essentials 2015 3-2 Learning Outcomes Identify general-purpose applications Describe word processors, spreadsheets, presentation programs, and database management systems. Identify specialized applications. Describe graphics programs, web authoring programs, and other specialized professional applications. Describe mobile apps and app stores. Identify software suites. Describe office suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and utility suites.

3. Computing Essentials 2015 3-3 Introduction Not long ago, trained specialists were required to perform many of the operations you can now do with a personal computer. Competent end users need to understand the capabilities of basic application software including : Word processors Spreadsheets Presentation programs Database management systems

4. Computing Essentials 2015 3-4 Application Software Application software is end user software that is used to accomplish a variety of tasks Three categories 1. General Purpose Applications 2. Specialized Applications 3. Mobile Apps

5. Computing Essentials 2015 3-5 User Interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Icons Pointer Windows Menus Toolbars Buttons Dialog Boxes

6. Computing Essentials 2015 3-6 Common Features in Microsoft Ribbon GUI Ribbons Tabs Groups Contextual tabs Galleries Spell checkers Alignment Font and Font Sizes Tables Reports

7. Computing Essentials 2015 3-7 General Purpose Applications General purpose applications include: Word processors Spreadsheets Presentation graphics Database management systems

8. Computing Essentials 2015 3-8 Word Processors Used to create text-based documents Memos, letters, and faxes Newsletters, manuals, and brochures Word processing programs Microsoft Word Corel WordPerfect Apple Pages OpenOffice Writer Google Docs Return

9. Computing Essentials 2015 3-9 Creating a Flyer

10. Computing Essentials 2015 3-10 Creating a Report Return

11. Computing Essentials 2015 3-11 Spreadsheets Programs that organize, analyze, and graph numeric data Spreadsheet programs Microsoft Excel Apple Numbers OpenOffice Calc

12. Computing Essentials 2015 3-12 Creating a Sales Forecast

13. Computing Essentials 2015 3-13 Analyzing Your Data Return

14. Computing Essentials 2015 3-14 Presentation Graphics Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create visually interesting presentations Presentation programs Microsoft PowerPoint OpenOffice Impress Apple Keynote

15. Computing Essentials 2015 3-15 Creating a Presentation Return

16. Computing Essentials 2015 3-16 Database Management Systems (DBMS) A collection of related data Electronic equivalent of a file cabinet Two most widely used systems Microsoft Access OpenOffice Base

17. Computing Essentials 2015 3-17 Creating a Database

18. Computing Essentials 2015 3-18 Specialized Applications Programs that more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations Includes: Graphics Programs Web Authoring Programs

19. Computing Essentials 2015 3-19 Graphics Widely used in graphic arts Use: Desktop Publishing Programs Image Editing Programs Illustration Programs Image Galleries

20. Computing Essentials 2015 3-20 Desktop Publishing Programs Also known as Page Layout Programs Mix text and graphics to create brochures, newsletters, newspapers and textbooks Popular programs: Adobe InDesign Microsoft Publisher QuarkXPress Return

21. Computing Essentials 2015 3-21 Image Editors Also know as Photo Editors Editing or modifying digital photographs Photographs consist of thousands of pixels that form images knows as bitmaps Popular image editors Adobe Photoshop Corel Paint shop Pro GIMP (GNU Manipulation Program) Windows Live Photo Gallery Return

22. Computing Essentials 2015 3-22 Illustration Programs Drawing programs Create and edit vector images Geometric shapes or objects Created by connecting lines and curves Defined by mathematical equations Popular Illustration Programs Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw Inkscape Return

23. Computing Essentials 2015 3-23 Image Galleries Libraries of electronic images Used for a variety of applications Provides visual interest Two types Stock photographs Clip art

24. Computing Essentials 2015 3-24 Web Authoring Programs Web authoring is the creation of a site Design Document file displaying website’s content Blog Online diary/commentaries Graphical site map Overall site design Multimedia Elements Animations Flash WYSIWYG Page/HTML Editors

25. Computing Essentials 2015 3-25 Mobile Apps Mobile applications Add-on programs for smartphones or tablets Apps 500,000 just for iPhone Music, videos, social networking, QR codes App Stores Provides access to mobile apps Apple’s App Store Google Play Windows Phone Marketplace

26. Computing Essentials 2015 3-26 Software Suites Collection of separate application programs Bundled together/Sold as group Office suites or office software suite / productivity suites Microsoft Office Apple iWork, OpenOffice Cloud suites or online office suites Google Docs (Making IT Work for You), Zoho, Microsoft Web Apps Specialized suites Corel Draw Graphics Suite X6 Moneyfree Software TOTAL Planning Suite Utility suites Norton Systems Works Norton Internet Security suite

27. Computing Essentials 2015 3-27 Making IT Work for You - Google Docs Tool to create and collaborate with others Creating /sharing documents Free and easy to use Free Google account Free online storage

28. Computing Essentials 2015 3-28 Careers In IT Software Engineers Analyze users’ needs and create application software Attributes Good communication skills Programming experience Detail oriented Web application experience Analytical skills Earning potential of $53,000 to $97,000 annually

29. Computing Essentials 2015 3-29 A Look to the Future Next-Generation User Interfaces Doubtful a single interface will serve everyone Must be comfortable to use Touch / interactive screen Voice recognition Gestures?

30. Computing Essentials 2015 3-30 Open-Ended Questions (Page 1 of 2) 1. Explain the difference between general-purpose and specialized applications. Also discuss the common features of application programs, including those with traditional and ribbon graphical user interfaces. 2. Discuss general-purpose applications including word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation graphics. 3. Discuss specialized applications, including graphics programs, web authoring programs, and other professional specialized applications

31. Computing Essentials 2015 3-31 Open-Ended Questions (Page 2 of 2) 4. Describe mobile apps, including popular apps and app stores. 5. Describe software suites, including office suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and utility suites.