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Chapter 3Application Software
Today
Discuss Application Software using the following categories: Business Software Graphics and multimedia SW Home / personal / Educational SW Communications SW Utility SW
Review: 6 parts of the IT model
1. Application Software Programs designed to make users more productive
– Business,
– Graphics,
– Home/personal use,
– Communications,
– Utility
2. Systems Software Programs that control the operations of a computer
Software – the instructions that tell the computer what to do and how.
Business Software - Software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient in Business
Next
Business Software
1) Word Processing - Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphic
2) Spreadsheet - Allows users to organize data in rows and columns Organizes data Performs calculations and
recalculates when data changes Charting capabilities
Business Software
1) Word Processing - Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics
2) Spreadsheet - Allows users to organize data in rows and columns
3) Database – Allows users to create, access, and manage data Add, change, and delete data Sort and retrieve data from database Create forms and reports Character, field, record, file, database
Business Software
1) Word Processing - Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics
2) Spreadsheet - Allows users to organize data in rows and columns
3) Database – Allows users to create and manage data
4) Presentation Graphics – Allows users to create visual aids for presentations Presentations viewed as slides Presentation often called a slide show
Business Software
What is a software suite?
p. 110
A collection of individualapplications sold as
a single package
A collection of individualapplications sold as
a single packageTwo major advantages:Two major advantages:
lower cost ease of use
Next
Business Software
What is accounting software?
p. 111 Fig. 3-13 Next
Helps companies record and report their financial transactions
Quickbooks
Microsoft Money
Business applications
How does business applications software enhance your personal productivity?
Other Application Software Graphics, Home/personal use, Communications, Utility
Application Software - Review
Graphics and Multimedia Software
p. 112 Fig. 3-14 Next
Graphics and Multimedia Software1) What is computer-aided design (CAD)?
p. 112 Fig. 3-15 Next
Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs
Graphics and Multimedia Software2) What is desktop publishing (DTP) software?
p. 113 Fig. 3-16 Next
Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors
Graphics and Multimedia Software3) What is paint/image editing software?
p. 113 Fig. 3-17 Next
Used to create and modify graphical images
Sometimes called illustration software
Graphics and Multimedia Software4) What is video and audio editing software?
p. 114 Fig. 3-18 Next
Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip
Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips
Graphics and Multimedia Software5) What is multimedia authoring software?
p. 114 Fig. 3-19 Next
Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive presentation
Business applications Graphics,
What do you see as the greatest advantage of Graphics software?
Other Application Software Home/personal use, Communications, Utility
Application Software - Review
Utility Programs
p. 122 Fig. 3-32 Next
AntivirusProgram
SpywareRemover
InternetFilters File
Compression
FileConversion
CD/DVDBurning
PCMaintenance
At issue…
Americans spend almost $500 million a year on educational software. Web-based training and educational software have been developed for a wide range of subjects, including science, mathematics, grammar, history, foreign languages, even instrumental music. Both Web-based training and educational software allow for flexible scheduling, show infinite patience, let students learn at their own pace, and are available at reasonable cost. Unlike in-person instruction, WBT and educational software lack direct interpersonal contact between student and teacher. A puzzled look, a quizzical expression, or a tentative response can go unrecognized. Critics maintain that the computer work required also can result in bad posture, repetitive stress injuries, and social isolation.
Discuss
What subjects are web-based training and educational software most suited? Why?
For what subjects are they least appropriate? Why?
If you could learn to play the guitar from a distance learning class or educational software, or from a human instructor, which would you choose? Why?
Situation
Software developed for elementary school children, kindergartners, and even preschoolers has won the praise of educators and child psychologists. Yet, a minor upset occurred over Knowledge Adventure’s Jump Start Baby program, which is aimed at children 9 to 24 months old. The software is tailored to tots and, supporters insist, certainly is more beneficial than an equal amount of time spent watching television.
Critics feel, however, that digital blocks are no substitute for the real thing. They argue that children need to experience the real world, not a cyber representation.
Discuss
Please answer the following:1. How do you feel about very young children becoming
comfortable with computer usage?2. What is the benefit of very young children being
exposed to computers? 3. What are the disadvantages to very young children
being exposed to computers?