Question 1

A(n) ____________________ is a teaching program designed to help individuals learn to use a product or concepts.

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Question 2

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1
You are on a committee to suggest new technology and software for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the best hardware and software to purchase.
Which of the following applications would best accomplish the task of accepting handwritten notes and then converting them to text?
A) notepad software
B) word processing software
C) tablet computers
D) note taking software

Accepted Answer

Note taking software is specifically designed to accept handwritten notes and convert them to text, making it the best choice for this task.

Question 3

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1
You are on a committee to suggest new technology and software for classrooms. You have been asked for opinions about the best hardware and software to purchase.
The committee would like a device that a teacher could use to write notes while walking around the classroom. They would also like the notes to convert to text if necessary. Which device will you recommend?
A) workstation
B) mainframe
C) tablet computers
D) laptop

Accepted Answer

Tablet computers are the best choice for a device that a teacher can use to write notes while walking around the classroom as they can be easily carried and used anywhere in the classroom. Additionally, many tablet computers are equipped with handwriting recognition capabilities that can convert handwritten notes to digital text if necessary. Workstations and mainframes are stationary computers that would not be suitable for this purpose as they cannot be easily moved around the classroom, and laptops are larger and heavier than tablet computers, making them less portable.

Question 4

____________________ allows users to edit digital photographs.

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Question 5

A(n) ____________________ is a special window displayed by a program to provide information, present available options, or request a response.

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Question 6

____________________ applications encourage higher-order thinking skills, provide reinforcement of facts, and allow students to define their own path with applications like 3D World Atlas or Amazon Trail.

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Question 7

Explain what an embedded operating system is and briefly describe at least two popular embedded operating systems.

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Question 8

____________________ is used to create electronic presentations that can include text, graphics, video, audio, and animation.

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Question 9

____________________ is designed specifically for students with physical impairments or learning disabilities.

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The answer of ____________________ is designed specifically for students with...

Question 10

____________________ is software designed to help teach facts, information, and/or skills associated with subject-related materials.

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The answer of ____________________ is software designed to help teach...

Question 11

____________________ applications are designed to provide students in grades PreK-3 with a developmental head start in reading, language arts, math, science, and other curriculum areas.

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Question 12

A(n) ____________________ application refers to computer software products used to support teaching and learning of subject-related content.

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Question 13

____________________ is software that allows for the creation of documents called presentations, which are used to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.

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Question 14

A(n) ____________________ is a collection of related data that is organized in records.

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Question 15

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2
With the new fiscal year, budget money has become available for software applications. The technology committee at the school has asked for your advice on purchasing software.
Which of the following software should your secretary order for designing the school newsletter?
A) desktop publishing
B) presentation graphics
C) wiki
D) paint

Accepted Answer

Desktop publishing software is specifically designed for designing newsletters, brochures, and other types of publications. It offers advanced tools and features required for creating professional-looking layouts and designs. Presentation graphics software is more suitable for creating slideshows and presentations. Wiki software is designed for collaborative information sharing, and paint software is more suitable for creating simple drawings and sketches. Hence, desktop publishing software is the best choice for designing the school newsletter.

Question 16

A standard feature of spreadsheet software is the capability of turning numeric data into a(n) ____________________ that graphically illustrates the relationship of the numeric data.

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Question 17

Application software consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users. Briefly describe each of the following categories and give at least two examples of each: Productivity Business, Graphics and Multimedia, K-12 Educational Software Applications, and Home/Personal.

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Question 18

A(n) ____________________ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations, such as adding the values in a group of cells.

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Question 19

Answer this question in detail: Is an app different from a Web application or an application software program?

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Question 20

The search feature can be used in combination with the ____________________ feature to substitute existing characters or words with new ones.

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Quiz 3: Software for Educators