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What are the 2 main categories that educational software can be divided into?
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Administrative & Academic software.
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What are the 2 main categories of Administrative Software
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Productivity Software (Word Processing)
Classroom Management Software (scheduler, student record keeper) |
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What is Freeware?
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A program offered without charge.
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What is Shareware
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Software offered for a small fee.
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What are the 4 major types of Productivity Software?
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Word Processor
SpreadSheet Database Management Presentation Software |
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What is the most commonly used computer application?
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Word Processor
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What is a WYSIWYG display?
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What You See Is What You Get - image on the screen is exactly what will be printed or displayed.
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What is a Template?
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A document that is preformatted for a specific use but contains no data. (Fax Header Page)
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What is a Macro?
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A prerecorded set of commands.
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What is a Wizard?
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A miniprogram that creates a customized template.
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What is meant by 'What-If Analysis'?
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Manipulation of data on a spreadsheet to see the effect of various changes on the outcome.
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What does Database Management Software do?
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Sort, organize, retrieve and report data
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In a database, what is a 'Field'?
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The electronic storage location containing data.
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In a database, what is a 'Record'?
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A collection of Fields
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In a database, what is a 'Querie'?
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An interrogation of the database to provide customized output. Ex: give all names in address book that start with 'A'.
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Name a Presentation Software application.
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Power Point
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What does Presentation Software do?
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Allows you to create and show electronic slides.
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Name an Integrated Productivity Package
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Microsoft Office
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What is Portfolio Assessment?
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A type of performance assessment that enables the teacher to assess competencies on the basis of a collection of work.
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What does Portfolio Assessment Software do?
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Offers a way to record observations of student behaviors and academic progress
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