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Exploring Computer Software and Applications: A Comprehensive Overview

Dive into the world of computer software and applications, including operating systems, productivity tools, financial software, and more. Learn about different software types and how they impact daily tasks. Discover the importance of staying updated and exploring various software options for different needs.

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Exploring Computer Software and Applications: A Comprehensive Overview

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  1. Applications – A Survey Operating systems and applications

  2. Standards • Illinois State Goal 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes Learning Standard C: Students who meet the standard can communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes. Performance Descriptor 11: Compose informational writing (narrative, expository, persuasive, argumentative) that supports a topic or thesis statement with well-articulated evidence.

  3. Standards Continued… • NETS: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. C: Students collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions

  4. Standards Continued… • Workplace Skills K: Demonstrating Technological Literacy 1: Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills. • SCANSBasic Skills: Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens and speaks B: Writing – communicates thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing; and creates documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow • CTE: Practice Employability Skills in the Classroom and in the Workplace

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  6. Questions to consider • What kinds of jobs will Pakistani students be/not be prepared for? • What kinds of jobs will you be prepared for? • What are major social and global problems that arise out of a country’s having a poor school system? • What responsibility do you have to take full advantage of the digital literacy programs offered to you? • What digital literacy skills do you already possess?

  7. Bellringer: • What is the best way to learn and practice typing? What is the best way to master typing?

  8. Computers • Desktop • Laptop

  9. Desktop • Desktop – The most common type of computer, one that is set upo to operate in an office or a home. • Should include: • a basic processing unit (System Unit) • Monitor • Modem • CD drive • USB drive • Printer • And some type of backup storage

  10. Laptop (a portable computer) • Will contain a combination of the capabilities metioned for the desktop • Another option is a docking station that allows a laptop to plug into a unit at an office or home • Gives the capability of using laptop as the basic processing unit • Still abel to enoy the use of a larger monitor and a full-sized keyboard

  11. Laptop Docking Station

  12. Software • Software is the programs and other operating information used by a computer • The software on a computer is purchased in addition to the computer • Software is updated, edited, and improved all the time • Important to check for updates on software loaded on your computer

  13. Software continued… • Three main types of computer software: • Programming software – programmers use it to develop the programming languages necessary to run computer software. • System Software – offers a protective shield to all software applications. • Also provides support to the physical components of computers. • Coordinates all external devices of computer system like printer, keyboard, displays, etc.

  14. Software continued… • Application software – used for commercial purpose • Widely used in educational, business and medical fields • Computer games are the most popular forms of application software • Industrial automation, databases, business software and medical software prove to be of great help in the respective fields • Educational software is widely used in education institutes across the globe

  15. Research!!! • You will now have time to go online and find as many software applications as you can for each of the following categories: • Operating System software • Productivity Software • Financial software • Demonstration and Presentation software • Internet Browsers

  16. What did you find????

  17. Application softwares • Operating System software • Versions of Windows for PCs • Versions of Leopard for Macs • Productivity software • Microsoft Word • Excel

  18. Application softwares continued • Financial software • Quicken • Mint.com • Demonstration and Presentation software • PowerPoint • iPhoto slideshows

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