September 23, 1999

Details

Title	Application Software and the WWW
Time Allotment	5 hrs

Reading / References

Read chapter 2 from Discovering Computers 2000

Objectives

Define application software
Explain how to start a software application
Explain the key features of widely used software applications
Provide examples illustrating the importance of the World Wide Web
Describe how to use a Web browser
Explain how to search for information on the Web
Describe the learning aids available with many software applications

Morning Coursework

Chapter 2 Pretest (online)
Lesson Plan Overview
Chapter 2 – Application Software and the WWW
Nerd Video – Steve Jobs (1hr)
Word Processing (Interactive Lab) – pg 2.55
Working With Spreadsheets (Interactive Lab) – pg 2.55

Afternoon Coursework

At the Movies – pg 2.50 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=movies&chap=2
Checkpoint – pg 2.51 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=check&chap=2
Hands On – pg 2.54 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=hands&chap=2
Net Stuff – pg 2.55 http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=stuff&chap=2

Note: #1 and 2 are interactive labs already completed this morning.
Check out #3 & #4

Review Key Terms – pg 2.49
Check out some of the sites from pages 2.56 to 2.61 of topics that interest you.

For Marks

Assignment Number: DC01
Assignment: Accounting Software Recommendation & Research
Due: End of class - Sept 24/99
Marks: 10 marks

You are a consultant and are doing some work for a small business. The owner of the business
would like your input into buying the correct small business package that is suited for them.

The owner would like you to look at some of the products on the market today and determine
the features, cost, and system requirements for each of the products. Put together a short report
that outlines the above factors and also make a recommendation on what product you would
recommend. What criteria would you consider important in evaluating the software and evaluating the
needs of the client?

Hint - below are a few of the products currently on the market. Feel free to add additional products
that you may know of.

Microsoft Money	http://www.microsoft.com/money/
Intuit Quicken	http://www.intuit.com/
Simply Accounting or ACCPAC Small Business	http://www.accpac.com/

Lab Work

Read chapter 2
Complete afternoon Coursework
Work on assignment "For Marks"