Introduction to Digital Technology
Project-Based Instruction
Name Standards Objective Description
Cloud Computing IT-IDT-5 Teacher will: Students will research
Presentation Understand, communicate, and discuss the definition and cloud computing. They will
Class Hours to adapt to a digital world. examples of cloud computing need to present examples,
complete: 2 class 5.1 Develop a working IT discuss and provide the project advantages,
periods (3 hrs) vocabulary. expectations disadvantages, and images.
5.2 Describe trends in emerging, discuss and provide presentation
Hardware evolving, and future computer skills and PPT formatting (7x7 rule, Students will have the
Children’s Project technologies and their influence on animation/transitions, and graphics) opportunity to choose
Class Hours to IT practices. a. Mobile technology, distribute and discuss the Rubric which activity to complete
complete: 3 class computing tablets, cloud have students give examples of from 2 different options.
periods (4.5 hrs) computing cloud computing The options are a PPT
review the uses of cloud Presentation or a booklet.
Software Project IT-IDT-4 computing Students will first research
Class Hours to Identify, describe, evaluate, select Students will: the hardware components.
complete: 2 class and use appropriate technology. explain cloud computing They will then take their
periods (3 hrs) 4.1 Identify hardware device complete the Cloud Computing findings and create either
functions, including peripherals presentation the PPT or a booklet that is
devices, input devices, and Teacher will: for a young audience.
portable hardware appropriate for review Hardware components
specific tasks and emerging review the project expectations Students will create a
hardware as it impacts information and the Rubric presentation using
technology. presentation software
4.2 Demonstrate understanding of Students will: about 3 operating system
set up a basic computer explain each hardware component software options and 3
workstation. a. Identify various explain the job/use of each application software
computer types, internal component options available for your
components, connectors, monitors label each peripheral device computer.
IT-IDT-4 show hardware images
Identify, describe, evaluate, select
and use appropriate technology. Teacher will:
4.3 Describe and explore current review Software and Operating
and emerging software, including systems components
operating systems and application review the project expectations
software. and the Rubric
a. Explain the function and purpose Students will:
of software tools. explain each software component
4.4 Compare and contrast various explain the history and what it is
hardware and software options for used for in the business field
personal and business use. explain each operating system
component
explain the history and the
differences between each one
CLOUD
COMPUTING
Instructions: With a partner or individually, create a PowerPoint presentation about
Cloud Computing.
Your presentation should contain the following key areas:
1. Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing
What is cloud computing and how does it work?
2. Cloud Computing Applications
What is it used for?
What are the available cloud computing applications?
Examples
3. Advantages of Cloud Computing
4. Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
5. Presentation Design:
Insert images, make it colorful and appealing to the eye
Do NOT copy and paste, make it short and to the point
Organized and creative
Some helpful links to search for information (some may be blocked):
Cloud computing description:
1. Cloud computing
http://webhosting.devshed.com/c/a/Web-Hosting-Articles/Cloud-Computing/
2. Taking advantage of cloud computing
http://mindsinthecloud.org/pdf/Intel.Federal.Cloud.Computing.pdf
3. Cloud computing 101
http://articles.everyquery.com/articles-cloud-computing-101-16616.html
4. How cloud computing works
http://communication.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing.htm/printable
5. Enterprise cloud computing strategies
http://techtoggle.com/2009/01/enterprise-cloud-computing-strategies/
Advantages of cloud computing:
1. The Advantages of cloud computing
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/10026.aspx
2. 4 power advantages of cloud computing
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/green/4-power-advantages-of-cloud-computing/11770
3. The advantages of cloud computing
http://www.webhostingreport.com/learn/advantages-of-cloud-computing.html
4. The Advantages of cloud computing for start-ups
http://blog.bluelock.com/blog/advantages-of-cloud-computing/0/0/the-advantages-of-cloud-
computing-for-startups
5. Six benefits of cloud computing
http://web2.sys-con.com/node/640237
6. Cloud computing pros and cons for end users
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1324280
7. Advantages of cloud computing
http://contactdubai.com/webhosting/advantages-of-cloud-computing
Disadvantages of cloud computing:
1. Disadvantages of cloud computing – presentation transcript
http://www.slideshare.net/maikelm/disadvantages-of-cloud-computing
2. The pros and cons of cloud computing
http://smart.com.ph/SmartSchools/SmartTools/ProsConsCloudComputing.htm
3. Cloud computing – The advantages and disadvantages
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cloud-Computing---The-Advantages-and-Disadvantages&id=3397944
4. Benefits and disadvantages of cloud computing
http://www.serverschool.com/cloud-computing/benefits-and-disadvantages-of-cloud-
computing/
5. 4 disadvantages of cloud hosting
http://hostwisely.com/blog/4-disadvantages-of-cloud-hosting/
Cloud Computing Presentation Rubric
NAME(S): Points Points earned
Description 20
20
Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing 20
Cloud Computing Applications (what is it used for?) 20
Advantages of Cloud Computing 20
Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
Presentation Design 100
Total
Student Example 1 11/2/2016
What is cloud computing and how does it work?
• cloud computing is storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet
instead of your computer's hard drive.
• You simply just save the data to a network, instead of your computer.
What is it used for? WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE CLOUD COMPUTING
APPLICATIONS?
• Cloud is used for storing your files and accessing, storing and retrieving them
• Google drive
from any web-enabled interface. • Gmail – drive
• ICloud
• Student networks / teacher teachers
• Bacially any website/ network which saves your information where you can
access it from anywhere anytime you want to.
ADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING DISADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING
• Clients would be able to access their • Increased collaboration • The worst disadvantage of cloud computing is hackers.
• possible downtime without internet connection
applications and data from anywhere at • Work from anywhere • Security and privacy issues
any time. • Cost
• Document control
• Extra storage • Security.
• Flexibility
• Disaster recovery
• Automatic software updates.
• Capital-expenditure Free
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Cloud Computing Presentation Rubric
NAME(S): Laura and Sean
Description Points Points earned
20
Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing 20 15
20
Cloud Computing Applications (what is it used for?) 20 20
20
Advantages of Cloud Computing 20 95
Disadvantages of Cloud Computing 20
Presentation Design 20
Total 100
Teacher Comments:
More detail on what is it used for slide.
Student Example 2 11/2/2016
CLOUD COMPUTING WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING AND HOW
DOES IT WORK?
Vahid Fusung
• Cloud Computing is using a computer server to as storage to keep al l your files.
• Cloud Computing requires a user to send the information to the cloud.
• The cloud server then process the information and stores it.
• The information is not stored on your personal computer but accessible through it.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR AND WHY TO USE AVAILABLE CLOUD APPLICATIONS
IT?
• There are many Cloud Computing applications and some of these include:
• Cloud Computing is used for backing up data and storing data. • MozyPro
• It doesn’t require a hard drive so you don’t have to buy an physical items. • Salesforce Pardot Marketing Automation
• Once your data is stored, you can access it anytime via the cloud on a web browser. • Box
• Cloud Computing also offers better security so anyone besides the user can’t access • Quickbooks
• Google Docs.
it.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGE
• Some advantages of Cloud Computing include: • It is possible to hack Cloud Computing apps but not an easy task.
• Remote Accessibility. You are not limited to location. • Risk of data loss due to backup failures and system failures.
• Easy Expansion. You can easily and quickly acquire resources/information and also • You will almost always need network connectivity to access the cloud.
• All Cloud Computing apps may eventually receive outages.
send it back. • During outages, the user can’t access any of their data.
• Security. Cloud Computing is a very secure and not very easy to hack.
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Cloud Computing Presentation Rubric
NAME(S): Vahid
Description Points Points earned
20
Definition and Brief History of Cloud Computing 20 20
20
Cloud Computing Applications (what is it used for?) 20 20
20
Advantages of Cloud Computing 20 100
Disadvantages of Cloud Computing 20
Presentation Design 20
Total 100
Teacher Comments:
Great job!
HARDWARE PROJECT
INSTRUCTIONS: With a partner or by yourself, create a Hardware tutorial presentation for
children. You may create a PowerPoint Presentation or make a booklet using construction
paper. The design and information should be for children (ages 10 and under).
Your project should have the following Hardware components:
RAM memory ROM memory Motherboard
CD-rom / DVD-rom Flash drive NIC card (network interface card)
Video card CPU Expansion slot
External hard drive Internal hard drive Power supply
Sound card Document scanner Computer speakers
Mouse System unit case Laptop touchpad
Webcam Keyboard Monitor
Ink jet printer Laser printer
For each hardware component:
Define
Image(s)
Explain the job/use of each component
Label each peripheral device: input, output, storage, or hybrid
Hardware Project Rubric
Description Points Points earned
Hardware components defined 25
Images of hardware components 25
Hardware components explained 25
Peripheral devices labeled 20
Organized and neat 10
Appropriate design (for children) 10
Total 115
Student Example 1 11/2/2016
HARDWARE PROJECT
RAM MEMORY
•This stands for “
Random Access
Memory “, therefore
its extra memory
which is stored.
ROM MEMORY MO•TThHisEisRtBhOe dAeRviDce, just like your mother,
•Once data has been written onto a ROM chip, it controls everything that happens.
cannot be removed and can only be read
•Used for storage
CD-ROM /DVD-ROM FLASH DRIVE
Short for Compact Disc-Read • a small device containing flash memory that is
Only Memory,
a CD-ROM is a disc used for storing data or transferring it to or from
which contains audio or a computer, digital camera,
software data.
• This is used for storage
This is
an 1
input
device
Student Example 1 11/2/2016
NIC CARD VIDEO CARD
• contains the electronic • a printed circuit board controlling
circuitry required to output to a display screen.
communicate using a
wired connection . In • This is an input device
other words it the • Allows the screen to show colors/
device that lets you
connect Wi-Fi. turn on.
CPU This is an EXPANSION SLOT
input device
• the central processor, • This is an input device
but more commonly • a place in a computer where an
called processor, the
CPU is the brains of expansion card can be inserted
the computer where
most calculations
take place.
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE
• storage device that can be • primary storage device located inside a
attached to a computer through a computer system. It usually contains pre-
USB or FireWire connection, or installed software applications, the
wirelessly. operating system and other files
• This is an input device This is
an input
device
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Student Example 1 11/2/2016
POWER SUPPLY SOUND CARD
• power supply is an electronic • a device that can be slotted into a
device that supplies electric energy computer to allow the use of audio
to an electrical load. components for multimedia
applications.
• This is an input device.
• This is an out put device
DOCUMENT SCANNER COMPUTER SCANNER
• This is an input device. • This an input device.
• a device that captures images
is a device, which converts
a document or text from its from photographic prints,
paper form into digital posters, magazine pages, and
data. similar sources for computer
editing and display
MOUSE SYSTEM UNIT CASE
•Also called a clicker •The
•This is the little device you
computers
place your hand on to click
things on the screen. main
•This is an input device storage This is used for storage
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LAPTOP TOUCHPAD WEBCAM
This is the little space on a • This is the device that you take photos with on
laptop, this is only used on
laptops not a desktop your computer.
computer, for the desktop
you use the mouse • This is in input device
This is MONITOR
an input
device • This is the big screen where you look
KEYBOARD off of when you play games on the
computer.
• This is the device where you type
• This is An Output device.
with.
• This is an input device
INK JET PRINTER LASER PRINTER
This is an When pictures print, produces good-quality
output they use color ink printed material by
device using a laser to form a
pattern
This Is An Output
Device
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Hardware Project Rubric
Name(s): Sean and Ariel
Description Points Points earned
Hardware components defined 25 25
Images of hardware components 25 25
Hardware components explained 25 20
Peripheral devices labeled 20 10
Organized and neat 10 10
Appropriate design (for children) 10 5
95
Total 115
Teacher comments:
Did not label all the peripheral devices and the hardware explanations needed to be more detailed.
HARDWARE PROJECT 12/8/2016
KIARA BALDWIN AND IMAM MCCOY RAM MEMORY
• A Type Of Computer Memory That Can Be Accessed Randomly
• The job of ram memory is to store space for data
• Ram memory is both input and output
ROM MEMORY MOTHERBOARD
• Retains Its Contents Even When The Computer Is Turned Off. • IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF THE COMPUTER
• Rom memory is to store important data • THE JOB OF THE MOTHERBOARD IS TO KEEP EVERYTHING WORKING
• This is both input and output • MOTHERBOARD IS A PERIPHERAL DEVICE
CD-ROM/DVD ROM FLASH DRIVE
• A COMPACT DISC THAT READS DATA • A SMALL ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTAINING FLASH MEMORY
• A CD ROM JOB STORES COMPUTER DATA OF GRAPHICS, TEXT AND AUDIO. • A FLASH DRIVE JOB IS TO STORING DATA OR TRANSFERRING IT TO OR FROM A COMPUTER,
• A CD ROM IS A INPUT DEVICE
DIGITAL CAMERA, ETC.
• A FLASH DRIVE IS A STORAGE DEVICE
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NIC CARD(NETWORK INTERFACE CARD) VIDEO CARD
• A NIC CARD IS A CARD THAT ALLOWS YOU TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET • A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONTROLLING OUTPUT TO A DISPLAY SCREEN.
• A NIC CARD S JOB IS TO ALLOW YOU TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET • A VIDEO CARD JOB IS TO CONNECTS TO THE MOTHERBOARD OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM AND
• A NIC CARD IS AN OUTPUT
GENERATES OUTPUT IMAGES TO DISPLAY.
• A VIDEO CARD IS AN OUTPUT DEVICE
CPU EXPANSION SLOT
• A CPU IS A CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT. • A PLACE IN A COMPUTER WHERE AN EXPANSION CARD CAN BE INSERTED.
• THE CPU IS THE BRAINS OF THE COMPUTER WHERE MOST CALCULATIONS TAKE PLACE. • AN EXPANSION SLOT JOB IS TO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FEATURES TO A COMPUTER SUCH AS
• A CPU IS AN OUTPUT DEVICE
VIDEO, SOUND, ADVANCED GRAPHICS
• INPUT
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE
• PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO A COMPUTER THROUGH A USB • PRIMARY STORAGE DEVICE LOCATED INSIDE A COMPUTER SYSTEM.
• ITS JOB IS TO BACK UP COMPUTERS OR SERVE AS A NETWORK DRIVE. • ITS JOB IS TO ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE GREATER DATA STORAGE.
• OUTPUT DEVICE • OUTPUT DEVICE
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POWER SUPPLY SOUNDCARD
• AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT SUPPLIES ELECTRIC ENERGY TO AN ELECTRICAL LOAD. • A DEVICE THAT CAN BE SLOTTED INTO A COMPUTER TO ALLOW THE USE OF AUDIO
• PULLS THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY AND CONVERTS THE AC CURRENT TO DC COMPONENTS FOR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS.
CURRENT. • CONVERTS DIGITAL DATA TO ANALOG SOUND WAVES YOU CAN HEAR.
• INPUT DEVICE • OUTPUT DEVICE
DOCUMENT SCANNER MOUSE
• IS A DEVICE, WHICH CONVERTS A DOCUMENT OR TEXT FROM ITS PAPER FORM INTO DIGITAL • AN INPUT DEVICE THAT IS MOST OFTEN USED WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER
DATA. • TO SELECT THING FROM THE COMPUTER
• INPUT DEVICE
• IT SCANS DOCUMENTS, WHICH CAN BE SENT TO A COMPUTER, PRINTER, FLASH DRIVE OR
EMAIL ADDRESS.
• INPUT DEVICE
SYSTEM UNIT CASE LAPTOP TOUCHPAD
• PART OF A COMPUTER THAT HOUSES THE PRIMARY DEVICES THAT PERFORM OPERATIONS AND • A COMPUTER INPUT DEVICE IN THE FORM OF A SMALL PANEL CONTAINING DIFFERENT TOUCH-
PRODUCE RESULTS FOR COMPLEX CALCULATIONS SENSITIVE AREAS.
• ENCLOSURE FOR ALL THE OTHER MAIN INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER. • TO OPEN UP INFORMATION WITHOUT USING KEYS
• INPUT DEVICE • INPUT DEVICE
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WEBCAM KEYBOARD
• A VIDEO CAMERA THAT INPUTS TO A COMPUTER CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET, SO THAT ITS • A PANEL OF KEYS THAT OPERATE A COMPUTER OR TYPEWRITER.
IMAGES CAN BE VIEWED BY INTERNET USERS. • USED TO ENTER CHARACTERS AND FUNCTIONS INTO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM BY PRESSING
• FEEDS OR STREAMS ITS IMAGE IN REAL TIME TO OR THROUGH A COMPUTER TO COMPUTER BUTTONS, OR KEYS
NETWORK. • INPUT DEVICE
• OUTPUT DEVICE
MONITOR INK JET PRINTER
• DISPLAY SCREEN USED TO PROVIDE VISUAL OUTPUT FROM A COMPUTER, CABLE BOX, VIDEO • PRINTER IN WHICH THE CHARACTERS ARE FORMED BY MINUTE JETS OF INK.
CAMERA, VCR OR OTHER VIDEO GENERATING DEVICE • RECREATES A DIGITAL IMAGE BY PROPELLING DROPLETS OF INK ONTO PAPER, PLASTIC, OR
• TO DISPLAY VIDEO AND GRAPHICAL INFORMATION GENERATED BY THE COMPUTERS OTHER SUBSTRATES
GRAPHICS ADAPTER • OUTPUT DEVICE
• OUTPUT DEVICE
LASER PRINTER
• A PRINTER, LINKED TO A COMPUTER, PRODUCING GOOD-QUALITY PRINTED MATERIAL BY
USING A LASER TO FORM A PATTERN OF ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED DOTS ON A LIGHT-
SENSITIVE DRUM
• PRODUCE AN IMAGE ON A DRUM
• OUTPUT DEVICE
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Hardware Project Rubric
Name(s): Kiara and Imam
Description Points Points earned
Hardware components defined 25 25
Images of hardware components 25 25
Hardware components explained 25 25
Peripheral devices labeled 20 20
Organized and neat 10 10
Appropriate design (for children) 10 5
110
Total 115
Teacher comments:
More colorful for children?
Operating Systems & Application Software Presentation
Course Standard 4 IT-IDT-4.3- Student will describe and explore current and emerging operating systems and its functions.
DIRECTIONS: Create a presentation using presentation software about 3 operating system software
options and 3 application software options available for your computer.
POWERPOINT REQUIREMENTS:
Title slide with Name(s)
Operating Systems Slides
Application Software Slides
PART I: OPERATING SYSTEMS: Using the internet research 3 current or emerging operating systems
(see list below) and differentiate between them. You may also include operating systems that are used on
cell phones (Android OS, Windows OS, and BlackBerry OS).
Include the following slides:
What is an operating system?
What is the purpose of an operating system?
Name of operating system (choose 3)
History
Who created it
What would someone who is trying to decide between one operating system over the
other, need to know about this operating system?
Explain the features of the operating system (2-3)
Include an image for the operating system.
Which operating system would you choose and why?
List of Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows 7
Windows 8
Ubuntu
Windows XP Professional
Macintosh OSX
Windows 8.1
Linux Mint
Android
Windows XP
Fedora
Windows Vista
Windows 98
Apple OS
UNIX
PART II: APPLICATION SOFTWARE: Using the internet research 3 different application software and
differentiate between them. Include the following slides:
What is application software?
Name of application software (choose 3)
Type (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, photo, video, etc.)
Who created it (company)
Explain the features of the application software (2-3)
Give at least 3 real world examples of when this application software would be used
(example: Word processing software would be used to create a business letter)
Include an image for the application software
RUBRIC: Total Points
Possible Earned
Project Requirements Points
Title slide with Name(s) 5
Operating Systems Slides 15
What is an operating system?
What is the purpose of an operating system?
Which operating system would you choose and why?
Name of operating system (choose 3) 10 pts each 30
History
Who created it
What would someone who is trying to decide between one operating system over the other,
need to know about this operating system?
Explain the features of the operating system (2-3)
Include an image for the operating system.
Application Software Slides
What is application software? 5
Name of application software (choose 3) 10 pts each 30
Type of application software 10
Who created it (company) 5
Explain the features of the application software (2-3)
Give at least 3 real world examples of when this application software would be used 100
Include an image for the application software
Overall Appearance/Design
Correct spelling and grammar
Total Points
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OPERATING SYSTEMS & OPERATING SOFTWARE
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
• Operating software are a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all
PRESENTATION the activities among computer hardware resources.
STUDENT EXAMPLE • The purpose of operating software organize and control hardware and software so that the device it
lives in behaves in a flexible but predictable way.
• I would choose the Windows 10 operating software because of the new and updated features such as
Microsoft Edge, new and improved apps and appstore and better multitasking functions.
WINDOWS 10 APPLE IOS 10
• Windows 10 is the successor to the previous Microsoft software Windows 8.1. It was officially released • The Apple iOS 10 is the most recent OS for the Apple phone devices. It was released in 2016.
to the public in 2015. • The iOS 10 was created by Apple.
• Because the OS was just recently released, it is still hugely flawed with a lot of bugs, most notably a
• The software was created by Microsoft.
• Unlike it’s predecessors, Windows 10 has many new features which may make the OS seem security bug but Apple has released a minor update addressing these issues so users can feel more at
ease while using their phones.
complicated to new users, but most of the new features are to benefit the users and give them an • Some new features for iOS 10 are the App Store within the messaging app which lets users download
easier time navigating the software. new apps for emoji’s, GIFS etc.. The new music design is also a new feature built to let users navigate
• Some new features for Windows 10 include a new default music player app, a new video player app through their music easily and finally, an upgraded voicemail function.
and a new and improved Start Menu. Users no longer have to rely on Windows Media Player by default
for music and videos with the upgraded Microsoft store.
ANDROID 7.0 NOUGAT APPLICATION SOFTWARE
• The Android 7.0, codenamed “Nougat”, is the most recent OS for Android devices which was released • An application is any program, or group of programs, that is designed for the end user.
2016.
• The OS was made and released by Android.
• As of now, the Nougat is only available for Nexus smartphones and tablets and will be later released to
LG, Samsung and HTC later on in the year.
• Some of the Nougats new features include an improved battery life, an improved multi window support
and an improved settings tab and notifications bar.
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC WORD 2016
• Adobe Photoshop CC is a photo editing software. • Microsoft Word 2016 is a presentation of software.
• The software was made by Adobe. CC was released in 2013 but still continues to be consistently • Word 2016 is the most recent of the application and is made by Microsoft.
• It is used to create guidelines like rubrics, write essays and present plans.
updated. • College students often use it to write their essays, complete a majority of their projects and can be used
• Some features of the software are the ability to create your own images, edit images and digitally paint
to handle minor HTML coding.
your own images.
• Photoshop is often used with editing the photoshoots for models, creating a logo for a business and
illustration for a cartoon/animating industry.
ADOBE PREMIERE
• Adobe Premier is a video editing software
• The most recent version of the software is Adobe Premier Pro CC and is made by Adobe.
• It is frequently used to add or remove any part of a video, add transitions, import, export and convert
video files.
• YouTubers often use software like Premiere to add transitions to their videos, low budget films and
independent films also use software like Premiere to edit their raw footage and it can also be used by
musicians to add or make minor changes to sound effects.
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