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COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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LEARNING MODULE
FOR
IT 121: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
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WEEK 3
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE : IT 121
TITLE : Introduction to Computing
TARGET POPULATION : All BS Information Technology Students
INSTRUCTOR : Hernie B. Deduro
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Overview:
Computers are everywhere: at work, at school, and at home. Computers are a primary means of local and
global communications for billions of people. Through computers, society has instant access to information from
around the globe. This module presents the knowledge you need to be computer literate. The course acquaints
students to discover different and innovative ways of using various technology and learn how computing is applied
creatively to solve problems. Students will finish this course with a solid understanding of computers, how to use
computers, and how to access information on the Web.
Objectives:
General Objective
To understand the importance of the operating system and utility programs work with the
application software.
Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs and widely used of home,
personal, and educational programs.
Identify the types of application software used in communications.
Describe the learning aids available for application software.
Instruction to the Learner
Each chapter in this module contains a major lesson involving the introduction to computers and learn
how computing is applied creatively to solve problems. The units are characterized by continuity, and are arranged
in such a manner that the present unit is related to the next unit. For this reason, you are advised to read this
module. After each unit, there are exercises to be given. Submission of task given will be submitted by the agreed
deadline.
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Introduction
Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with
personal tasks.
● To make business activities more efficient
● To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
● To support home, personal, and educational tasks
● To facilitate communications
Available in a variety of forms:
● Packaged software
● Custom software
● Web application
● Open source software
● Shareware
● Freeware
● Public-domain software
System software
Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware:
Utility programs.
Figure 3.1: Four Categories of Application Software
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Business software
Is an application software that assists people while performing business activities.
• Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents. Example of Word
processing software is the Microsoft Word.
Figure 3.2: Microsoft Word Interface
Backstage View
⮚ To get started, click the File menu to show the Backstage View’s tab listed on the left side of the window.
⮚ Info, New, Open, Save, Save As, Print, Share, Export,
Close, Account, and Options are some of the items you’ll
encounter.
⮚ If you need to create a new document, go to the New
option where you can select a template for it.
⮚ Opening the existing document can be done by hitting the
Open button. Recently used documents will show up in
Recent documents.
⮚ To save changes you’ve made in an existing document,
press the Save button. To save the newly created
document somewhere on your computer, use Save As.
⮚ By using the Print tab, you can print your document on a printer.
Figure 3.3: Backstage View
⮚ If you want to share your document with other people, go to the Share tab. You can attach a document to
an email message and send it to anybody. Sharing online can also be done through the SkyDrive.
⮚ When you need to create a PDF or XPS file from a MS Word document, you can change the file type by using
the Export tab.
⮚ Finally, you can close the document by clicking the Close tab.
Additional word processing features include:
o Clip art is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images
o AutoCorrect
o AutoFormat
o Macros
o font
o Grammar Checker
o Paragraph
o Tables
o Mail Merge
o Tracking Changes
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o Proofing
o Reading Layout
Developing a document (When you open a word processing software).
Enter
text and
numbers Edit a
Insert document Change
images appearance
Make changes to
Perform existing content Font
other Create a Inserting,
document deleting, cutting, Format a
copying, and document
Figure 3.4: Developing a Document
● Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations.
Example of spreadsheet software is the Microsoft excel.
o A function is a predefined formula that performs common calculations
FV NPV PMT PV RATE DATE NOW TIME
ABS INT LN LOG ROUND SQRT SUM AVERAGE
COUNT MAX MIN STDEV IF
o Charting depicts data in a spreadsheet in
graphical form.
o Sort & Filter
o Data Tools
Figure 3.5: Microsoft Excel Interface
● Presentation software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages,
and other information to a group. Example of Presentation Software is the Powerpoint.
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o Home: Clipboard, Slides, Font, Paragraph, Drawing,
and Editing
o Insert: Tables, Illustrations, Links, Text, and Media
Clips
Design: Page Setup, Themes, Background
Animations: Preview, Animations, Transition to this
Slide
Slide Show: Start Slide Show, Set Up, Monitors
Review: Proofing, Comments, Protect
View: Presentation Views, Show/Hide, Zoom,
Window, Macros
Figure 3.6: Microsoft Powerpoint Interface
• A database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that
data. Example of database software is the Microsoft Access.
– Database software allows users to create, access, and manage a database.
Figure 3.7: Microsoft Access Interface
• Note taking software is application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten
comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page
Figure 3.8: Note Taking Software
• A software suite is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit
• A personal information manager (PIM) is application software that includes:
– Appointment calendar
– Address book
– Notepad
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• Project management software allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources,
and costs of a project
• Accounting software helps companies record and report their financial transactions
• Document management software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through
documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user.
• Enterprises typically require special computing solutions for various functional units:
– Human resources – Sales
– Accounting – Distribution
– Engineering – Customer service
– Marketing – Information technology
Note: (Scaled down versions of software are available to work with smart phones and other mobile devices)
Graphics and Multimedia Software
Is an application software that allows professional like
Engineers, Architects, Publishers, and Graphics Artist to design work
that is intended for their own field of specialization.
● Computer-aided design (CAD) software
● Desktop publishing software
● Paint/Image editing software
● Professional photo editing software
● Video and audio editing software
● Multimedia authoring software
● Web page authoring software - helps users of all skill
levels create Web pages that include multimedia and
interactive content.
Figure 3.9: Popular Graphics and Multimedia Software
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
● Personal finance software ● Video and audio editing software
● Legal software ● Home design/landscaping software
● Tax preparation software ● Travel and mapping software
● Personal DTP software ● Reference software
● Personal paint/image editing software ● Educational software
● Personal photo editing software ● Entertainment software
● Clip art/image gallery
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Web Applications
Popular Web
Applications
Program Name Types of Application
Software
Gmail E-Mail
Google Maps Travel and Mapping
Photoshop Photo Editor
Express
Windows Live E-Mail
Hotmail
Dictionary.com Reference
A Web application is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any
computer or device that is connected to the Internet.
Figure 3.10: Example of Web site
Application Software for Communications
One of the main reason people used computers is to communicate and share information with others.
So, communication software is considered system software because it works with hardware and transmission
media.
– Web Browser – RSS Aggregator
– E-Mai – Blogging
– Instant Messaging – Newsgroup/Message Board
– Chat Room – Video Conferencing
– Text, Picture, Video Messaging – FTP
Learning Tools for Application Software
Learning how to use application software effectively involves time and practice.
To assist in the learning process, many programs provide online help and web based
help.
• Online Help is the electronic equivalent of a user manual. You can ask a
question or access the Help topics in subject or alphabetical order.
Figure 3.11: Online Help
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• Web-based Help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues
about software.
Figure 3.12: Web-based Help
– Web-based training is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology
and consists of application software on the Web
– Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location
while the learning takes place at other locations.
Figure 3.13: Learning Tools web site
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Challenges
Create a birth certificate format using the Microsoft Excel and convert it into pdf file.
(Note: You can try it in your WPS.)
The Output should be like the image below.
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