Productivity Software: Word, Spreadsheets & Presentations

• Productivity tools are internet resources used to enhance productivity with written, visual, or audio outputs.
• These tools create professional documents, presentations, databases, charts, and graphs.

Word Processor

• A word processor is an application or device used for writing, editing, and printing documents.
• Examples include Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and OpenOffice Writer.
• Features enhance documents: Text Copy, Text Cut, Paste, Multimedia insertion, Text Formatting, Spelling/Grammar/Autocorrect, and layout options.
• Word processors support various file extensions like .txt, .htm, .html, .doc, and .docx.

Spreadsheet

• A spreadsheet is a file that uses rows and columns to sort, organize, arrange, and calculate numerical data.
• Popular examples include Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and iWork Numbers.
• Used for Forms, Finance, School and Grades, and Lists.

Presentation Program

• A presentation program is a software tool used to create slideshows for professional or educational purposes.
• Examples of presentation programs are Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, and Prezi.
• Simple Structure involves being direct and highlighting major points.
• 10-20-30 rule by Guy Kawasaki suggests presentations should be under 10 slides, discussed in under 20 minutes, with a font size of 30.
• Use of Visual Aids which consist of images and videos helps the audience understand the topic.
• Preparedness, confidence, engaging stories, eye contact, and a personable delivery helps a presentation succeed.

Graphic Design Tools

• Graphic Design Tools are programs and applications for designing, editing, animating, and illustrating work online.
• Examples include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PicsArt, GitHub, and Blender.
• Types of graphic design include: Web Design, Advertising and Marketing Design, Motion Design and Animation, Illustration, and Publication Design

Fundamentals of Graphics Design and Layouts

• Primary principles provide the basis for design decisions.
• Unity creates overall harmony.
• Variety adds visual interest.
• Hierarchy provides a visual path for the viewers and achieves effective communication.
• Proportion refers to the size relationship between elements.
• Balance distributes visual weight within a design
• Graphic design principles include size and scale, movement, proximity, and repetition.
• Layout is created by placing images, text, and graphics together.
• Grid subdivides a page to establish structure, and repeatability for similar pages.
• The Golden Ratio is roughly 1.618 to follow historical designs.

Principles of Visual Message Design

• A visual message communicates information using graphic design elements in formats like advertisements, photographs, webpages, and infographics.
• Visual literacy is the skills used when understanding images.
• Important considerations include assessing the audience, purpose, and context to create successful messages.
• Benefits include making information more exciting, enjoyment through better memorization, and cross-cultural communication through universal signs.

Effective Visual Message Design Principles

• Effective visual messages build trust, rapport, and credibility with the audience.
• Design principles include using simple designs, contrasting colors, high-quality images, creative backgrounds, and the correct tools.

Online Collaborative Tools and Processes

• Collaborative Tools are applications and programs that help people interact over a common goal.
• Synchronous collaboration: Information is exchanged in real-time through video conferencing and instant messaging.
• Asynchronous collaboration: Collaboration is self-paced in platforms such as email conversations and voice messages.

Online Collaboration Tools Examples

• Project Management Tools are used for project and professional collaboration which help assign tasks and make an information-sharing hub.
• Shared Calendars include synchronized calendars to track deadlines and to-do lists.
• Instant Messaging Tools include Text, voice, and files messaging systems that help people communicate instantly.
• File Sharing Tools keep files backed up in cloud storage for real-time editing and collaboration.
• Video Conferencing Tools provide audio and video meetings with features like screen sharing and breakout rooms.

Curating Existing Content for Web Use

• Content curation is finding, sharing, and organizing relevant content for the primary audience.
• Examples include sharing links, someone's work, compilations of videos/audio, quoted advice, and image collages.

Content Curation Strategies

• Choosing the Correct Content is useful for the topic.
• Personalized Thoughts involve adding personal perspectives.
• Socialize involves tagging original creators for sharing purposes.
• Publishing Content at the Right Time to gain engagement.

Content Curation Tools

• Buzzsumo lists shared content related to a subject and can sort by category.
• Pocket stores relevant content for efficient use later.
• Flipboard lets users create mini magazines with various forms of media.
• Pinterest allows users to curate images by pinning visual content.
• Feedly effortlessly collects and organizes content from news, blogs, and social media.

The Nature and Purposes of Online Platforms and Applications

• Digitalization has increased communication through more advanced technologies.
• Online services facilitate faster interaction related to education/entertainment content access, expression, and job/transportation/accommodation findings.
• Online platforms and applications have created diverse business models.
• Platforms are used for social empowerment through powerful messages and access.

The Current State of ICT & Web Generations

• ICT (Information and Communication Technology) allows people and organizations to interact in the digital world.
• Web 1.0 in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee was the first generation of the internet,
• Web 2.0 allows user-generated content, and expanded online interactivity and utility.
• Web 3.0 decentralizes data storage, uses open-source software, and enhances user utility with machine learning.

Convergent Technologies

• Convergent technologies combine independent technologies into a new device.
• Convergent technologies can perform multiple features, collect data, connect other devices, enhanced user experience.

Social Use of Developments in ICT

• Social media is used for connecting people globally, sharing information, and discussion.
• Social networking sites include Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Community sites such as Reddit and Wordpress or video-hosting sites YouTube and Twitch allow communication online.

Assistive Technology

• Assistive Technology supports people with disabilities to learn, communicate, and function.
• ChromeVox assists screen reader extension on Google Chrome, Capti helps listen to books and speech.
• Speech-to-text, transcriptions, and subtitles assist hearing problems
• Magnifier applications assist eyesight problems

Online Systems and Platforms

• Online systems and platforms provide a variety of services on the Internet which include online marketplaces, search engines, creative content outlets, and communication platforms.
• Online marketplaces are e-commerce websites that allow sellers and buyers to trade products and services.
• A Search engine search’s the web based on user needs.
• Crawling the internet, Indexing gathered data, Translating inputted words, ranking results occurs to help users.
• Creative Content Outlets are websites to promote brands and businesses.
• Creative content includes: Blogs, Videos and infographics to promote different outlets.

Communication Platforms

• A communication platform connects the communication between individuals via multiple distances.
• Examples include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Dropbox.

Safety, Security, and Etiquette

• Users are responsible for exercising heightened safety precautions, security measures, and proper online etiquette.
• Online Safety: Is the means where in users can defend themselves against possible dangers online.
• Never trust people, overshare information, check websites, and only click safe links.
• Online Security: Is the means of safeguarding sensitive and personal information agains attacks and crime.
• A strong password is a safeguard.
• Adding muti-factor authentication adds extra security to protect accounts.
• Backup storage stores important files in hard drives and the cloud to prepare for breaches.
• Online Etiquette is behaving appropriately online.
• One should have a proper tone, proofread their messages, respect the privacy of others, minimize distractions, and avoid misinformation.