The first thing chapter 3 focuses on is application software. It consists of programs that help organize and process information. It is used in schools, at home, in businesses, and to communicate. A large portion of application software can be purchased as a package suck as word processing. Productivity software are programs that are used daily to help people with day-to-day activities. These include spreadsheets, personal information management, and database. One of the most popular used applications is word processing software. In schools it is used for handouts, lesson plans, parent communications, and student tests.
Mostly what I learned in this chapter is what programs to use for what. I am very familiar with word processing software and I think every college student has been since they were in probably fifth grade. I realize how important these programs are especially in schools. When it comes to sending out a letter to parents, or organizing grades of a test, these programs are a huge necessity to teachers.
A couple of the programs I have never really used and learning about it by the reading I understand how it plays a part in an educational career. The program that I see myself using the most as a teacher would probably be word processing because of the options and the variety of tasks available.
3 comments:
i agree that as a teacher you'll mostly use word processing programs. ive been using word since i was in like the 3rd grade so im very familiar with it.
I see you are a pi phi. do you enjoy Greek life?
p.s. I agree that word processing is important, but i also think the internet is going to be really big when we become teachers. we will probably have to use something like blackboard at some point in our teaching careers =)
you are right, when you can look professional to parents, they will respect you much more
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