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Software ApplicationsFor Education

ED205 Computers In Education

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The Role of the Operating System

• Software can be categorized as System Software or Application Software.

• System Software consists of programs that control the operations of the computer and it’s devices.

• There are two main systems: Windows & Mac OS• System Software is the “Interface” between you,

your application, and your computer’s hardware.• Each time you start your computer, the system

software is loaded into the computers memory

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The Role of the User Interface

• The User Interface controls how you enter data or instructions or how information is presented on the screen.

• The most common interface today is the Graphic User Interface or “GUI”

• The GUI was introduced by Apple Computers in 1984

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Application Software• Application Software consists of programs

designed to do specific tasks.• An application can be used for the following

purposes:– As a productivity/professional tool– Support for school and professional activities– Assisting with graphics and multimedia projects– Helping with home and personal activities– Facilitating communications (email, Internet, etc)

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Types of Software Support Tools

• Productivity tools to explore in ED-205– Word Processing (MS-Word)– Spreadsheets (MS-Excel)– Presentation Software (MS-PowerPoint)– Multimedia Authoring ( PowerPoint & Hype

rStudio)– Imaging Software (iPhoto)– Graphical Organizers (Inspiration)– Video Editing Software

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Other Types of Software Support Tools• Materials Generators• Data Collection & Analysis Tools• Graphics Tools• Planning & Organizing Tools• Research & Reference Tools• Specific Content Area Tools

– CAD/3-D Modeling– Music Synthesizers – Scientific equipment– Reading Tools

• The two websites below offer many tools for the classroom teacherwww.edhelper.comwww.teachernet.com

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More Tools For The Classroom

• Test Generators

• Worksheet Generators

• Puzzle Generators

• Bar Code Generators

• Certificate Makers

• Form Makers

• Gradebooks

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Word Processing• Advantages

– Time Savings– Better Appearance– Sharing

• Issues– When to introduce Word Processing– Necessity of keyboarding skills– Effects on handwriting/spelling/grammar– Impact on assessment– Impact on Writing Skills

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When To Use Word Processing?

• Writing Processes

• Dynamic Group Products

• Individual Writing, Reading, Language exercises

• Encouraging Writing Across The Curriculum

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Spreadsheets

• Advantages– Time Savings– Creating Charts– Answering “What If” Questions– Analyzing Data

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When To Use Spreadsheets?• Teacher Uses

– Grade Book– Budgets– Attendance Charts– Assessment Checklists

• Student Uses– Demonstrations– Products– Problem Solving

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Data Bases• Advantages

– Reduce Data Redundancy– Time Saving (locating and/or updating

data)– Comparing information through searches

• Issues– Privacy Issues

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When To Use Data Bases

• Teacher Uses– Inventory/Locating Instructional Resources– Information to plan instruction– Mail Merging

• Student Uses– Research & Study Skills– Organizational Skills– Posing/Testing Hypotheses

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Desktop Publishing

• Classroom Applications– Letterheads– Flyers/Posters– Brochures– Newsletters/Magazines– Books/Booklets

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Presentation Software• Advantages

– Time Savings– Better Appearance– More Motivation for students

• If projection equipment is not available the software can still be used to produce overheadsor handouts!

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When to Use Presentation Software

• Teacher Uses– Lectures– Overhead Preparation– Handout Preparation– Interactive Presentations

• Student Uses– In place of written reports– To present projects

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Web Authoring

• Designed to make webpage creation easy.

• Works much the same as a word processor.

• HTML code (& other code) is created in the background.

• MS-Frontpage, Adobe GoLive, Nvu (free -- built from Netscape and Mozilla code), Dreamweaver (Sean’s choice)

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Nvu -- html editor -- free

http://www.nvu.com/features.php

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Multimedia Authoring Software• Multimedia Authoring Software is used to

create electronic presentations that can include text, graphics, video, audio, and animation.

• Teacher Uses:– Interactive Presentations

– On-Screen Presentation

• Student Uses– In place of written reports

– To present projects

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HyperStudio

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Imaging Software

• Imaging software allows you to manipulate and edit images and photos to create professional looking results.

• This software is a must if you are using scanners and digital cameras (e.g., for your photography lab).

• I-View is an easy to use “Freeware”program. iPhoto free for Macs.

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Adobe PhotoShop

This is very expensive software, but it’s awesome!

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Graphical Organizers

• Inspiration and Kidspiration are the most popular graphic organizers in K-12 today (you can try it for free on campus computers)

• They are used to help students visually organize information, outline material, and plan projects

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Inspiration/Kidspiration

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Video Editing Software

• This software allows both teachers and students to edit digital video and create professional looking video on tape, disk, or the internet.

• iMovie, Windows Moviemaker II, and Pinnacle studio are example of this type of software.