APPLICATIONS PRODUCTIVITY:

TOOLS FOR EDUCATORS

By: Michelle Nodal

Jacinda Smith

Diana Aguirre

Why Personal Finance Software?

We worry about organizing our finances because one mistake could land us in the poorhouse while one triumph could erase any money worries we might have for the rest of our lives. Being financially secure is a comfortable position to be in. With the help of personal finance software and solid financial advice, you’re on your way.

Why Personal Finance Software- cont’d……

Personal financial software can give you a clear picture of where your money is going, where it is, and where it has been with graphs and reports. When it comes to planning your financial future, these reports are priceless. You can manage your portfolio and 401k, pay your bills and bank online by trading bonds, nutual funds and stocks. Receive current tax articles, real-time stock reports and other information to help you make good financial choices.

SOFTWARE FOR HOME AND PERSONAL USE

What to look for:

1. Ease of Use 2. Banking & Bills 3. Reporting 4. Help & Support 5. Archiving & Security 6. Personal Investing 7. Tax Options

Online and Desktop Financial Software Features Side by Side

The Two Powerhouses of Financial Software

Quicken from Intuit Corporation and Microsoft Money are the two powerhouses of financial software. Both companies offer several versions of the program and generally offer the same features. The interfaces are slightly different and one’s preference will likely come down to which one appeals to you most.

Question #1

What are the two powerhouses of financial software?

SPECIAL NEEDS SOFTWARE/ ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

What is Special Needs Software?

Software designed specifically for students with physical impairments or learning disabilities to assist them in completing school assignments and everyday tasks.

Examples of Special Needs Software:

Text Enlargement Programs Talking Calculators

Voice- Recognition Software Speech Synthesis Software

Voice Recognition

What is Educational Assistive Technology?

It is the actual DEVICE which, with the help of a special program, or on its own can assist students in accomplishing a specific goal.

Examples of Assistive Technology Devices:

Touch Screens Adaptive Keyboards

The Power of Assistive Technology/Software

A Kindergarten Story:

A kindergarten student with cerebral palsy, who cannot speak and has limited

movement, uses a talking switch to act as the "caller" for a game of Red Light/Green Light. A light touch to the switch announces "green light" and sends her classmates running. A second touch causes the device to say "red

light" when she wants her classmates to stop. http://youtu.be/BIxus1IQK6s

QUIZ TIME!

True/False: Special needs software is software

designed ONLY for students with physical impairments.

Which of the following is an assistive technology device?

A. Book B. Cell Phone C. Adaptive Keyboard

Technology Evolution

Software Applications

Word Processing Spreadsheet PowerPoint

Presentation Graphics

Database Personal Information

Management Software Suite

Desktop Publishing

Paint/Image Editing

Multimedia Authoring

Web Page Authoring

Productivity/ Business Graphic Design/ Multimedia

Software Applications

Personal Finance Tax Preparation Legal Entertainment PIM (Personal

Information Manager)-(for phones only)

E-mail Web Browser Chat Rooms Newsgroups Instant

Messaging Blogs Wikis

Home/Personal Communications

Why we use Software Applications Convenience Easier methods for presentations Professional way showing your work Help present and show data Easier ways of communication Entertainment

Quiz Time!

Which software is only used for PDA’s and smart phones?

A. PowerPoint B. Spreadsheet C. Word Processing D. PIM (Personal Information

Manager)

Bibliography

Teachers Discovering Computers- Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom

www.educationworld.com www.edutopia.org www.youtube.com