Software for Educators

Chapter 3

software for educatorsSaundra SpeedMariela EsparzaKevin EscalanteSoftware can be categorized into two types: system software and application software Explain the Role of an Operating System and List the Main Operation Systems used on Todays Computers

One type of system hardware is the operating system, which contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer.

System software serves as the interface between you (the user), your application software, and your computers hardware.

Operating systems used todayStand alone windows 7 is Microsoft's fastest, most efficient operation system to dated, offering quicker program start up, multitasking, built-in diagnostics, automatic recovery, improved security, enhanced searching and organizing, and easy-to-use interface.Mac OS X is system that supports multitasking and is available only for computers manufactured by Apple. The latest version, Mac OS X Lion.

Emerging Operating SystemsChrome OSThis system has a potential to revolutionize computing in Google. This based on Google Android, which is an operating system designed to work exclusively with web-based and cloud-based applications and to run on Chrome book computers.

Embedded Operating SystemsOperating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics. This resides on an internal chip, rather than a hard drive. This system allows users to interact with hundreds of thousands of applications, known as apps. Three popular embedded operating systems are Apples iOS, Google Android, and Blackberry OS.

Define and Describe a user Interface and a Graphical user InterfaceA user interface- controls how you enter data or instructions(input) and how information is presented on the screen(output).A graphical user interface- or GUI (pronounced goober), combines text, graphics, and other visual cues to make software easier to use.Examples of graphical/ user

Application Software/Application Programs:

Programs designed to perform specific tasks for users.Uses of application software/programs Productivity/business tool Assisting with graphics & multimedia Supporting school & professional activities Helping with home & personal activities Facilitating communicationsStarting a Software Application

desktop: on-screen work area that uses common graphical elements such as icons, buttons, windows, menus, & dialog boxes

you can start an application by clicking its program name on a menu or in a list the application is then displayed in a window on the desktop

Working with Software Applications creating documents editing the documents inserting text, maps, tables, charts, video, sound deleting cutting, copying, pasting formatting: font, font size, font style printing and savingImportant features of widely used software applications create edit format insert images, clips, sound, charts, tables print save Auto Correct Templates columns mail merge the integration of some data sets between the programs ex. Microsoft Office

Creating documents

Word Processing Documents

open Microsoft Word add text & headers & footers & page numbers add clip art or import images, videos edit bordersset margins spell check use templates

PowerPoint Presentations

Excel Spreadsheets

uses databases- collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, & use of that data you can add, change, and delete data; sort & retrieve data create forms and reports

Why is the use of video authoring and editing software important for K-12 schools?

Special EffectsModify segments of videoAdd and remove clipsAdd special effectsEdit or add audio componentsPopular programsiMovieiLifeMovie MakerFinal Cut

What is the difference between software application, web application, and app?

DifferencesSoftware applications are used to perform specific tasks for the user

Web applications allow users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the internet

Apps (also called mobile apps) are usually multipurpose softwarePrograms downloaded primarily on your mobile deviceOften single purpose programgames, social networking, coupons, weather

How do you work with different versions of software applications?

Different VersionsNote Taking SoftwareEnables user to enter typed text, handwritten comments, graphs, drawings or sketchesSpell check, font sizes, adding colorsWord Processing SoftwareUsed to create, edit and format documents that consist primarily of textDocumentsCreate, deleteCopy, past, print

Different VersionsSpreadsheet SoftwareAllows the user to organize numeric data in rows and columnsCell, lable, value, formula, function

Database SoftwareCollection of date organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval and use of that dataRecords, fields

Different VersionsPresentation Graphic SoftwareUse to communicate ideas, messages and other information to groups like classes, or people in an auditoriumSlides, monitor, overhead transparencies