Unit 3

ITT 520: MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Weekend Academy Format
Spring 1998



UNIT 3: Computer Tool Applications


Objectives

1. Describe at least two ways in which a computer may be used as a tool application.
2. Define the terms word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, desktop presentation, and tool integration; and give an example of a computer program for each term.
3. State an opinion related to the issue of teaching keyboarding skills or word processing skills first in the lower grades.
4. Describe how a teacher could use a database and a spreadsheet application in his or her classroom.
5. Describe each of the three major categories of graphics programs: charting, drawing, and painting.
6. Develop an original word-processing and graphics document.

Reading

1. Textbook: Chapter 7: "Tool Applications"

Assignments

Note: These assignment are fully described in the workbook "Using
Computers in Education", Part 1: Computer Tool Applications.

1. Complete the MicroSoft Works Tour (no points)
2. Lesson 1: Using the Word Processor to Print a Cross Country Race Notice
3. Lesson 2: Using the Word Processor to Create a Vocabulary Quiz
4. Lesson 3: Using the Word Processor to Write a Resume
5. Lesson 8: Using Graphics Programs
6. Lesson 4: Maintaining Student Records
7. Lesson 6: Recording Student Grades

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