Educational Uses of Application Software S.G.Isave, Assistant Professor, Tilak College of Education, Pune-India

Word Processors

Use to Process on words. It is a sophisticated typing system. A file in word processor is called Document. Data is kept on a page. Along with text; color, sound, images, backgrounds etc. can be inserted.

Facilities – Page set up Grammar check Font size and colour Borders Page Design Text alignment Insert – images, shapes, charts, bookmark, hyperlink etc. Word Processors

To prepare a research report of a teacher’s action research. To prepare standard wise an annual progress report. To prepare a report of PTA meetings. Learning material, Handouts for students can be developed.

Word Processors To prepare lesson plan, unit plan, year’s plan. To make a question paper of unit test, term end and final exam. To make all type of correspondence with government, university, boards, management etc.

Word Processors To submit practical report, assignment etc. To prepare ample of letters with same matter can be produced by using mail merge. Chart, clip art, table, variety of color, size and style may increase the effectiveness of a content.

Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet Use to process on Numbers. It is advanced calculator. Mathematical and statistical operations are possible. Data is kept in Cells. A file is called spreadsheet.

Spreadsheet -Facilities Data- sort, filter, validation, import etc. Formula – statistical, logical, finance, date and time, engineering etc. Insert – Chart, graph, images etc. Page setup Print – sheet, page, grid, selection etc.

To interpret the data of research. To insert charts in research paper and reports. To make planning of budget for educational activities. To prepare charts of result of students. To analyze results of achievement and diagnostic test. Spreadsheet - Educational uses

Statistical information to be submitted to govt., management, university, NCTE, UGC etc. can be analyzed and arranged Spreadsheet - Educational uses

Presentation

It is also called ‘multimedia’. Audio-visual media effects are the power of presentation. Text, chart, clip art, audio and video clip, images, shapes can be inserted.

Presentation To present content effectively for learning and teaching. Presentation based CAI programs will tend students for self learning. Background color, design template, slide transition, animation really proves the strength of multimedia.

Presentation To present research in viva. Value based presentations can be showed in public. School annual progress can be presented to parents or management. To orient teachers about new skill, approach, syllabus for in service training program.

Presentation To present a proposal of new proposal to management. Teacher made presentations can be provided to students as study notes.

Database Management System

Database management system Database is huge storage of devices e.g.- Students name, std., div., address, marks in exams, participation in co-curricular activities, certificates, fee deposited etc.

Database Management System Once data is stored it can be retrieved by aspect by generating query e.g.-Students who lives in ‘Anadnagar’ and participated in at least 3 activities. Report can be generated e.g. all admit cards/hall ticket/ID card are report generated from database.

Database Management System All records of students, teachers and other staff can be maintained with great accuracy. Students scholarships record can be provide to social dept of state government.

Database Management System Record of staff members can be sent for checking of ‘roster’ to university or govt. Previous record can be retrieved for research purposes.

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