1. Chapter 3 application productivity tools for educators Andrea Lingo Andrea Lingo Michael Fisher Michael Fisher Kady Chandler Kady Chandler Tanya Martin Tanya Martin

2. Identifying the Important Features of Widely Used Software Applications: Applications software consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users and can be used for the following purposes: As a productivity/business tool Assisting with graphics and multimedia projects Supporting school and professional activities Helping with home and personal activities Facilitating Communications

3. How to work with different versions of software applications.

4. Categories of Application Software Productivity/Bu siness Word Processing Spreadsheet Presentation Database Personal Information Management Software Suite Graphic Design/ Multimedia Desktop Publishing Paint/Image Editing Multimedia Authoring Web Page Authoring School School/Student Management Grade Book Education/Refere nce Special Needs Note Taking Home/Personal Personal Finance Tax Preparation Legal Entertainment Communication s E-Mail Web Browser Chat Rooms Newsgroups Instant Messaging Blogs Wikis

5. The advantages of software suites The advantages of software suites The Use of Software Suites In Work, Classroom, and Everyday Life The Use of Software Suites In Work, Classroom, and Everyday Life A Software Suite is a collection of individual application software packages sold as a single package. A Software Suite is a collection of individual application software packages sold as a single package. WinMaximizer~ Suite that provides PC cleanup and support WinMaximizer~ Suite that provides PC cleanup and support FOR EXAMPLE FOR EXAMPLE Microsoft Office is the most common form of software suites. Microsoft Office is the most common form of software suites. It is used in businesses, universities, and classrooms. It is available for both PC and Mac and has many options to choose from. It is used in businesses, universities, and classrooms. It is available for both PC and Mac and has many options to choose from. Aimersoft~ Suite that customizes DVD’s, Videos, Pictures, etc. Aimersoft~ Suite that customizes DVD’s, Videos, Pictures, etc. Software Suites provide… Software Suites provide… ~Word Processing ~Word Processing ~Spreadsheets ~Spreadsheets ~Databases ~Databases ~Communications Software ~Communications Software ~Paint ~Paint ~PC Cleanup ~PC Cleanup ~Camera, Video, and Picture Customization ~Camera, Video, and Picture Customization Both Mac & PC provide versions of all of these for the users that purchase the software. Both Mac & PC provide versions of all of these for the users that purchase the software.

6. Flow Master~ A software suite that provides a Window-based machine controller, optimizer, and manager. Suites Are Designed To… Provide individual support and work together to create a finished product. All individual programs use the same basic design and features so you can easily use each program. All programs will work together and integrate the items you have worked with into the other programs if the user so desires. Two main Advantages of Software Suites 1. Low Cost 2. Ease of Use 1a Suites are customized for each user, thus the price is customized as well. For example, Microsoft Office offers Office Professional for Business Professionals, and an Office Student for College Students. 2a Suites offer ease of use because they offer common features that provide the user with know how within the program. Also, each program can be used concurrently with the others and can be

7. Why video authoring and editing is important for k-12 schools Manage and maintain information about students and teachers Manage and maintain information about students and teachers Gets parents more involved Gets parents more involved Interactive learning Interactive learning