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How can technology be used to create?
How does knowledge of behind-the-scenes procedures affect overall
understanding?
How can resources be used to communicate a message?
How does the use of specialized tools impact the quality of an end product?
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Standard(s)
CIS 105
2-Identify different types of software and their uses.
13-Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
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Objectives
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Compare various operating systems
Describe the differences between system software and application software
Describe and utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and
database basic application software
Describe specialized application software such as graphics, audio, video, and
multimedia software
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Key Terms
System software / Operating systems / Desktop / Windows / File / Folder / Windows
(operating sys.) / Mac OS / Linux
Pixels / Image editors / Illustration programs / Multimedia / Web authoring
Application software / Graphical user interface (GUI) / Menus / Toolbars / Buttons /
Ribbon / Dialog box / Office button
Word processor / Word wrap / Format / Font / Font size / Header / Footer /
Presentation graphics / Slide / Master slide / Slideshow / Template / Outline /
Transition / Effect / Animation
Spreadsheet / Worksheet / Workbook / Sheet / Row / Column / Function / Range /
Formula / Charts / Graphs / Sort / Filter / Pivot table / Pivot chart
Database / Table / Field / Query / Sort / Filter / Forms / Report / Pivot table /
Structured Query Language (SQL)
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Operating Systems
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CompareOperatingSystems.docx
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Operating system comparison table & personal rationale
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Operating System Wars
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Chapter 5 - StudentStudyGuide
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ApplicationSoftware.doc (Invalid File)
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APP for That
What do you wish you could create an “app” for? Describe the tasks your "app"
could accomplish.
(Explore Apple's App Store and the Windows App Store to see what has already been
created and to help you generate ideas.)
Interested in really developing your app? Check out the iOS Developer Program and
the Windows Developer Center.
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Programming
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Superhero PowerPoint
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SuperheroPPT.pdf
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Superhero Story
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Superhero Story Sample.pdf
Superhero Story.docx
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You will use the tools and formatting features of Microsoft Word to create this
assignment. Word-processing software programs make creating documents
easier and ensure proper formatting when we use the tools built into the
software.
Using the information you addressed in your Superhero PowerPoint
presentation, you will create a document containing information about your
Superhero that includes the attached requirements.
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Final Superhero Stories & Presentations
Today you will post your final Superhero stories & presentations here on the discussion board
by creating a thread with the title as your Superhero's name. Attach your story AND
presentation to the thread. Then, review your classmate's work. Provide meaningful comments
on at least five and give star ratings.
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Specialized software video project
1. go to: www.veer.com, find and save 10 pictures on a theme of YOUR choice
2. Edit all ten pictures using Windows Photo Gallery or Photoshop
3. Select a song (www.freeplaymusic.com)
4. Create a 60 second movie (using Windows Movie Maker) with transitions and title
slide with your name
Save as MOVIE FILE as: lastname_movie
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Software Terms & Summary
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Software Terms n Summary.docx
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Save the attached document as:
lastname_software.docx
Complete the document by thoroughly describing the terms & then writing a summary
of what you have learned in this unit about computer systems - software.
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Purchasing a Computer System
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