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Applications

it discuss all about computer and mobile applications

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Applications

Word-Processing, Spreadsheet &


Database 1
Applications
Word-Processing, Spreadsheet & Database
Why use applications?

Improve productivity
Make it faster to produce and organize instructional materials.
Improve appearance
Produce polished-looking materials.
Improve accuracy
Create and keep precise records and materials.
Support interaction
Encourage cooperative group-learning activities.

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Applications
Word-Processing, Spreadsheet & Database

1. Definition
2. Features and capabilities
3. Advantages
4. Using applications in the classroom
5. Teaching students to use applications

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Word-Processing

1. Definition of word processing


2. Features and capabilities of word processing
3. Advantages of using word processing
4. Using word processing in the classroom
5. Teaching students to use word processing

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Word-Processing
Definition of word processing
The creation, input, editing, and production of words in
documents and texts by means of a computer system.

Definition of word processing software


Computer programs that allow documents to be typed,
revised, formatted and printed quickly and efficiently.

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Word-Processing

Features and capabilities of word processing


1. WYSIWYG editing
2. Storing documents for later use
3. Erasing and inserting text
4. Searching and replacing words
5. Moving or copying text
6. Wrapping lines and
7. Justifying text
8. Checking and correcting spelling
9. Reviewing style and grammar
10. Creating tables
11. Inserting and editing graphics
12. Tracking changes
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Word-Processing

Advantages of using word processing


1. Time savings
modify documents instead of creating new ones, correct more
quickly…
2. Better appearances
documents look more professionals, polished, accurate typing,
appropriate font size, good-looking fonts…
3. Shared methods
sharing documents easily among students, exchange ideas, edit
others’ materials, track changes…

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Word-Processing

Using word processing in the classroom


to create:
1. Welcome and permission letters for events and trips
2. List of class rules
3. Periodic student progress letters to parents
4. Frequently exercises and exams
5. Student information sheets and handouts
6. Annual reports for the school
7. Lesson plans
8. Newsletters
9. Reports and assignments
10. Language writing and structure activities
11. Foreign language activities
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Word-Processing

Teaching students to use word processing


1. Dealing with toolbars and menus
2. Moving cursor and typing correctly
3. Highlighting and changing text font and size
4. Naming and saving files in different formats
5. Adjusting margins and page prosperities
6. Inserting objects (e.g. equations)
7. Searching and replacing words
8. Drawing and editing graphics

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Spreadsheets

1. Definition of spreadsheets
2. Features and capabilities of spreadsheet
3. Advantages of using spreadsheets
4. Using spreadsheets in the classroom
5. Teaching students to use spreadsheets

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Spreadsheets

Definition of spreadsheets
A spreadsheet is a table, grid or matrix of data that shows
data in rows and columns and used to perform a wide
variety of simple to complex calculations.

Definition of spreadsheets software


A computer program that allows the user to enter text and
numbers into a table with rows and columns, and then
maintain and manipulate those numbers using the
table structure.

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Spreadsheets

Features and capabilities of spreadsheets


1. Calculations and comparisons
2. Automatic recalculations
3. Copying of cells
4. Lining up information in columns
5. Creation of graphs that correspond to data
6. Creation of custom functions

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Spreadsheets

Advantages of using spreadsheets


1. Saving time
calculate quickly, recalculate easily, update data faster…
2. Creating charts
create different types of chars, chart wizard, chart prosperities…
3. Answering “what if” questions (problem-solving)
visualize the impact of changes, recalculate changes, transform
data…
4. Motivation
play with numbers, immediate feedback, explore the relationship
between inputs and outputs…

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Spreadsheets

Using spreadsheets in the classroom


to create:
1. Score and record keeping
2. Attendance charts
3. Timetables
4. Illustration of abstract concepts
5. Graphical demonstration
6. Problem-solving activities
7. Sharing formulas and solutions

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Spreadsheets

Teaching students to use spreadsheets


1. Format cells
2. Develop formulas
3. Visualize numerical data
4. Automate calculations
5. Exchange data

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Databases

1. Definition of databases
2. Features and capabilities of databases
3. Advantages of using databases
4. Using databases in the classroom
5. Teaching students to use databases

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Databases
Definition of databases
A database is a system designed to store information in a
way that makes it easy to locate later.

Definition of database software


Computer programs that allow users to store, organize,
and manipulate information, including both text and
numerical data.

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Databases

Features and capabilities of databases


1. Allowing changes to information (not document)
2. Sorting information alphabetically or numerically
3. Searching for information
4. Automatically creating reports or summaries
5. Merging with word-processing documents

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Databases

Advantages of using databases


1. Reducing data redundancy
multiple location access, central database, customized reports…
2. Simplifying access
unique identifier, simple interface, accessible forms…
3. Saving time
easily make changes, central access, anytime access…
4. Allowing comparisons of information
searching data, filtering of data, sorting data…
5. Safeguarding privacy and security
secure access, different levels of access, data backup

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Databases

Using databases in the classroom


to:
1. Create Inventorying and locating instructional resources
2. Supply teachers’ and students’ information
3. Store and retrieve records
4. Plan instruction and enhance learning
5. Design research and study skills
6. Enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills

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Databases

Teaching students to use databases


1. Create a new database using Wizard
2. Create new tables by entering data
3. Create forms in design mode
4. Understand the different between database components
5. Export data to Word document
6. Search and filter data

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Discussion
&
Conclusion

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