Which Software?

Data versus Information COPY WHOLE SLIDE Data versus Information Computers process data (numbers, characters and symbols) e.g. 02051975, “, + whereas People process information. Information is Data with added meaning.

Information: 2nd May, 1975 is David Beckham’s birthday. DO NOT COPY e.g. Data: 02051975 Information: 2nd May, 1975 is David Beckham’s birthday. Data: 110920010845 Information: ? World trade Centre tower 1 was hit by plane at 0845 (local time) September 11th 2001 – Note the Date format 911 is Sept 11th (the U.S. date format) in UK it would be 119. World trade Centre tower 1 was hit by plane at 0845 (local time) September 11th 2001 – Note the Date format 911 is Sept 11th (the U.S. date format) in UK it would be 119

Data is often processed using an Application package. COPY WHOLE SLIDE Data is often processed using an Application package. APPLICATION PACKAGE - a piece of software with that performs a particular task (also known as an “App”).

Types of Application Software you have used COPY WHOLE SLIDE Types of Application Software you have used Task Copy the following table Write down at least 4 more applications you have used in school Name Application Purpose Type Application Word Write letters, create reports Word Processing

Write letters, create reports Word Processing COPY WHOLE SLIDE Name Application Purpose Type Application Word Write letters, create reports Word Processing SerifDraw, Paint Make pictures, draw shapes Graphics Webplus Create web pages Web Design Excel Do calculations, create charts Spreadsheet Powerpoint Create slides for a talk Presentation Internet Explorer Browse online & chat Communication

The program (on CD ROMs or as a downloaded file) Registration document DO NOT COPY An application package usually includes physical or electronic versions of: The program (on CD ROMs or as a downloaded file) Registration document Software Licence Installation Guide (Instructions on how to install and use the program) Tutorial guide – step by step lessons on how to use the main features of the program Reference or online Help manual

COPY WHOLE SLIDE GENERAL PURPOSE PACKAGE- this is a type of application package for which you must provide your own information

Change text appearance Copy/Cut Paste Move (part of a document) COPY WHOLE SLIDE Common Features of GPPs: Run/open application New Open/load Header/Footer Save Print Insert/Amend/Delete Change text appearance Copy/Cut Paste Move (part of a document)

This is the way the computer and its user communicate COPY WHOLE SLIDE Human Computer Interface (HCI) This is the way the computer and its user communicate A good HCI should be user friendly e.g. a WIMP system – Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer

COPY WHOLE SLIDE Graphical User Interface (GUI) – this lets the user work with icons and a mouse rather than text Toolbar – on screen buttons or icons that you click on to activate certain functions of a program.

Task Do Progress Check on P81 of L3 book. Write in sentences. Let your teacher check your answers Ask your teacher to sign & date your work Extension task Logon to your computer. Click on ‘All Program’, Computing folder Find out how many different types of applications there are in the Computing folder.