Re: Computer Applications
Timothy Armstrong (armstron@umbc.edu)
Thu, 21 Mar 1996 00:56:20 EST
Dale,
This isn't the answer you're looking for, but I don't think it makes
much difference which programs get used since the leading programs offer
the same features. What's more important for students than which specific
programs they use is learning what the programs can do for them and make
them more productive. For instance, what relational databases are, what
their uses are, how to build them, etc.
Some topics not mentioned in your course that you may want to consider
are presentation graphics (such as PowerPoint), communications (such
as Eudora, ProComm, etc.), networking (user basics), and
accounting/finance (such as Quicken - it's never to early for students to
learn how to handle money).
Hope you're not disappointed with this response and that it does prove
helpful.
*
Tim Armstrong
Password, Inc.
armstron@umbc7.umbc.edu
On Wed, 20 Mar 1996, Dale L. Clithero <dclither@mail.orion.org> wrote:
> I'd like to pose a question to which some of you would be willing to
> respond. The business education depts. in our high schools are planning
> to offer a new.5 unit credit course called Computer Applications II.
> Currently they all offer a Comp. App. course which includes instruction
> in word proceesing, database, spreadsheets, charting, and desktop
> publishing using Microsoftt Works for Windows and Microsoft Publisher.
>
> My question is: What software would you recommend be used in this second
> course? Specifically, would you teach MS Word or Word Perfect? Other
> suggestions would be appreciated.