1. 1. Chapter 3Word Processors, Databases, Spreadsheets, and Data Probes
2. 2. Word Processing
   • The most popular use of computer
   • 3. technology.Allows storage and
   • 4. manipulation of text.
3. 5. Benefits of word processing in schools
   • Most widely used application in work and home
   • 6. Word processing software helps students develop writing more quickly
   • 7. Writing on word processors help students apply meaning and internalize their written piece
4. 8. Keyboarding
   • Formal instruction on how to type on a computer keyboard, as well as placement of hands and proper key stroking techniques
5. 9. Benefits of keyboarding techniques
   • Students who achieve proper training will be more effective on the keyboard
   • 10. Allowing students training will reduce the instances of bad keyboarding habits
6. 11. Spreadsheets
   • A computer application that allows users to organize numerical information, perform calculations, charts, graphs, or important information
7. 12. Spreadsheet users can
   • Place data in a cell
   • 13. Attach a formula to the cell to obtain answer to numerical data
8. 14. Databases
   • Programs used to organize, store, and search for information
9. 15. Databases can organize in three ways
   • Fields- hold a users category of info.
   • 16. Records-collection of fields
   • 17. Files- collection of records