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Glencoe Digital Communication Tools
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Chapter Contents
Lesson 8.1 Add Applications to a PDA (pg. 229)
Lesson 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA (pg. 232)
Lesson 8.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA (pg. 235)
Lesson 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC (pg. 239)
Lesson 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal (pg. 243)
Lesson 8.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC (pg. 247)
Lesson 8.7 Explore OneNote (pg. 250)
Chapter Assessment
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Download applications for a PDA
Solve math calculations and create a PDA expense log
Synchronize Microsoft Office documents with a PDA
Import Word documents into Journal and add comments and flags
Select and create a new Journal template
Enter text with the Write Anywhere feature
Take and organize notes with OneNote
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pg. 229-2318.1 Add Applications to a PDA
ApplicationsYou can use an Internet search engine to find software applications that can be downloaded to your PDA.
Freeware and SharewareTwo types of applications you can readily download are: Freeware—free software
Shareware—trial-based software
freeware A software application that you can download and share at no charge.
shareware Software that is distributed free on a trial basis and may later be purchased.
You may need to unzip files before they will synchronize with your PDA. You will need a program such as WinZip to unzip files.
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pg. 229-2318.1 Add Applications to a PDA
Why would you want to use a trial version of a software program?
What type of program would be helpful to you in your school work?
What types of programs would be helpful for teachers?
List advantages of downloading applications to a PDA.
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pg. 232-2348.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA
Math on a PDAYou can use the Internet to find and download programs for: Currency conversions
Measurement conversions
Algebra
Loan calculations
Spreadsheets
Graphing
There are different conversion programs available for download.
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pg. 232-2348.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA
Expense LogKeep an expense log to track daily expenses; a company will usually reimburse employees for travel expenses such as: Gas
Hotels
Meals
Air fare
Taxis
expense log A software application in which you can enter and track your daily expenses.
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pg. 232-2348.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA
Deleting Unused ApplicationsTo delete an application from your PDA: At the top of the Applications screen, tap the
Menu button
Choose Delete
Tap the program you want to delete
Tap the Delete button
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pg. 232-2348.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA
If you worked in a bank, what types of mathematical programs would be helpful to download to your PDA?
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pg. 235-2378.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA
Synchronizing Microsoft Office DocumentsYou can synchronize many documents to your PDA, including those created in: Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
In order to download Microsoft Office documents, you need a PDA with operating systems such as: Microsoft Windows CE
Palm OS
Special programs such as Documents To Go
PDA JournalYour PDA can be used to record your thoughts, as you would with a personal journal.
Microsoft PowerPoint presentations can be shown directly from a PDA that has special presentation software installed. The PDA can be directly connected to an LCD projector to show the presentation.
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pg. 235-2378.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA
Why would you want to store Microsoft Office documents on your PDA? Share your ideas with the rest of your classmates.
What kinds of documents would you store on your PDA?
Are your classmates’ ideas similar to or different than yours?
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pg. 239-2428.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC
Import and Mark Up DocumentsWhen you use Journal to import a document as an image, you can: Mark up and highlight the document images using a
digital pen
Save and print the marked up images
You cannot make changes to the text in the document
import To open a document in an application other than the one in which it was originally created.
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pg. 239-2428.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC
FlagsAdd flags to documents to: Make important documents easy to find
Easily find paragraphs, charts, or ideas
Indicate important information in a document being e-mailed to another person
You can also import PowerPoint files into Journal and mark them up.
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pg. 239-2428.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC
What types of documents do you get from your teachers that you could store on your computer?
Do you ever make notes on these documents?
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pg. 243-2458.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal
What Are Templates Used For?Templates make it easy to create documents that all use the same basic format or include details and information such as: Name
Address
Phone numbers
E-mail address
Graphics
Background effectsTemplates can be modified and saved to meet specific needs. For example, you could create a different template for taking notes in each of your classes.
template A file that has a preset format that can be used as a basis for similar types of files.
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Templates Save TimeUse templates to save time at: School Home The workplace
Why Is It a Good Idea to Use Stationery?Businesses use customized stationery containing: Basic contact information Special fonts or text sizes to identify their company’s
letters and memos
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pg. 243-2458.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal
Think of two types of documents you could use frequently for school. What tasks would you use this template for? Why do you think companies use logos on their
stationery?
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pg. 247-2498.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC
Write AnywhereThe Write Anywhere features allows you to write: At any location on your Tablet PC’s screen In any order or any direction on the screen Over typed text
The on-screen writing features work best in a word processor such as: Note Pad Memo Pad Word
Sticky NotesTo stick special notes and memos on your desktop, tap the Start menu, choose Programs, and tap Sticky Notes.
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pg. 247-2498.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC
When you take notes in class, do you ever find it necessary to go back and insert more notes?
How could Write Anywhere help you in that situation?
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pg. 250-2538.7 Explore OneNote
Your Digital NotebookWith the Microsoft Office OneNote application, you can: Electronically capture all of your notes in one easy-to-
access location
Create sections to organize your notes into different subjects
Add flags to files to make them easier to find later
Search for text in notes
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pg. 250-2538.7 Explore OneNote
Works with Other ApplicationsOneNote is compatible with Microsoft Office 2003 and can work with: Outlook calendar
PowerPoint
Word
Pocket PC handheld computer
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pg. 250-2538.7 Explore OneNote
How do you locate your notes in a notebook?
Do you use dividers or self-adhesive flags to organize?
How do you track Internet sources as you are researching on the Internet?
Describe how you could use these methods in OneNote.
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pg. 254
Keeping Students Safe
David Curry, Jr. is a public safety officer at a large high school.
In his job, David uses the e-mail and a PDA to: Easily access student records and parent contacts Look up student schedules Provide flexibility of movement outside of his office Communicate with staff members, parents, and students
Name:David Curry, Jr.
Job Title:Public Safety Officer
Career Cluster:Government and Public Administration
DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE
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Keeping Students Safe
David says, “I get to make a positive impression on adolescents and help them learn how to appropriately communicate problems to law enforcement.”
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Question
Why might a public safety or law enforcement officer need a PDA?
Possible answers include: Having vital information such as phone numbers or
records in a portable device saves time during emergency situations
Allows the officer to look up information without needing to call other personnel or return to his office
Frees the officer from some office duties and makes more time for patrolling areas or fulfilling other duties
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Question 1
In your own words, define shareware. Compare this with the definition in the glossary. (Lesson 8.1)
Answer:The glossary definition is: Software that is distributed free on a trial basis and may be later purchased.
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Question 2
What is a template? Give one advantage of using templates. (Lesson 8.5)
Answer:A template is a file that has a preset format that can be used as a basis for similar types of files. One advantage of using templates is that they save time because you do not have to create your file from nothing. Much of the information you need in your file is already provided for you.
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Question 3
What are four advantages of Tablet PC applications to students?
Answers may include advantages such as: With Journal you can take quick handwritten notes and
then change the handwriting to printed text
Journal makes it quick and easy to add electronic notes to existing documents
In Journal, you can enter hand-drawn diagrams and graphics and then copy and paste them into Word
Flags in Word and in Journal make it easy to mark important information
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Answer 3
OneNote allows students to capture in one place all of their ideas about their projects and assignments
With Journal, students can handwrite information that can be transferred to Outlook, PowerPoint, or Word
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