Chapter 3 Application Software

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Chapter 3Application Software
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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

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Software the instructions that tell the
computer what to do and how.

• Application Software
• Programs designed to make users more productive
• Business,
• Graphics,
• Home/personal use,
• Communications,
• Utility
• Systems Software
• Programs that control the operations of a computer

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Business Software - Software that assists people
in becoming more effective and efficient in
Business

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Business Software

• 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 andrecalculates when data
  changes
• Charting capabilities

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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

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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

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Business Software

• What is a software suite?

A collection of individualapplications sold asa
single package
Two major advantages
p. 110
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Business Software

• What is accounting software?

• Helps companies record and report their
  financial transactions
• Quickbooks
• Microsoft Money

p. 111 Fig. 3-13
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Application Software - Review

• Business applications
• How does business applications software enhance
  your personal productivity?
• Other Application Software
• Graphics,
• Home/personal use,
• Communications,
• Utility

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Graphics and Multimedia Software

p. 112 Fig. 3-14
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Graphics and Multimedia Software

• 1) What is computer-aided design (CAD)?

• Software that allows you to create engineering,
  architectural, and scientific designs

p. 112 Fig. 3-15
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Graphics and Multimedia Software

• 2) What is desktop publishing (DTP) software?

• Enables you to design and produce sophisticated
  documents that contain text, graphics, and many
  colors

p. 113 Fig. 3-16
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Graphics and Multimedia Software

• 3) What is paint/image editing software?

• Used to create and modify graphical images
• Sometimes called illustration software

p. 113 Fig. 3-17
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Graphics and Multimedia Software

• 4) What is video and audio editing software?

• Video editing software allows you to modify a
  segment of a video, called a clip
• Audio editing software allows you to modify
  audio clips

p. 114 Fig. 3-18
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Graphics and Multimedia Software

• 5) What is multimedia authoring software?

• Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio,
  video, and animation into an interactive
  presentation

p. 114 Fig. 3-19
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Application Software - Review

• Business applications
• Graphics,
• What do you see as the greatest advantage of
  Graphics software?
• Other Application Software
• Home/personal use,
• Communications,
• Utility

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Utility Programs
AntivirusProgram
InternetFilters
FileCompression
SpywareRemover
CD/DVDBurning
FileConversion
PCMaintenance
p. 122 Fig. 3-32
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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.
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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?

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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 Adventures 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.

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Discuss

• Please answer the following
• How do you feel about very young children
  becoming comfortable with computer usage?
• What is the benefit of very young children being
  exposed to computers?
• What are the disadvantages to very young children
  being exposed to computers?