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

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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?

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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

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Business Software

What is accounting software?

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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

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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

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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?