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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 Chapter Contents pg. 227-259 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 Copyright © by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 You Will Learn To  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 Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.1 Add Applications to a PDA pg. 229-231 Applications freeware You can use an Internet search engine to find software A software application applications that can be downloaded to your PDA. that you can download and share at no charge. Freeware and Shareware shareware Two types of applications you can readily download are: Software that is  Freeware—free software distributed free on a trial basis and may later be  Shareware—trial-based software purchased. You may need to unzip files before they wil synchronize with your PDA. You wil need a program such as WinZip to unzip files. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.1 Add Applications to a PDA pg. 229-231  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. digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.1, Rubric Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA pg. 232-234 Math on a PDAYou can use the Internet to find and download programs for:  Currency conversions There are different  Measurement conversions conversion programs  Algebra available for download.  Loan calculations Spreadsheets  Graphing Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA pg. 232-234 Expense Log expense log Keep an expense log to track daily expenses; a company will A software application usually reimburse employees for travel expenses such as: in which you can enter  Gas and track your daily expenses.  Hotels Meals Air fare  Taxis Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA pg. 232-234 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 Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.2 Solve Mathematical Problems Using a PDA pg. 232-234 If you worked in a bank, what types of mathematical programs would be helpful to download to your PDA? digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.2, Rubric Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA pg. 235-237 Synchronizing Microsoft Office DocumentsYou can synchronize many documents to your PDA, including those created in:  Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint presentations can be  Microsoft Excel shown directly from a PDA that has special  Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software instal ed. The PDA can In order to download be directly connected to Microsoft Office documents, you need an LCD projector to a PDA with operating systems such as: show the presentation.  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. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.3 Synchronize Documents with a PDA pg. 235-237  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? digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.3, Rubric Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC pg. 239-242 Import and Mark Up Documents import When you use Journal to import a document as an image, To open a document in you can: an application other  Mark up and highlight the document images using a than the one in which it was original y created. digital pen  Save and print the marked up images You cannot make changes to the text in the document Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC pg. 239-242 FlagsAdd flags to documents to:  Make important documents easy to find You can also import  Easily find paragraphs, charts, or ideas PowerPoint files into  Indicate important information in a document being e- Journal and mark them up. mailed to another person Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.4 Create Document Images with a Tablet PC pg. 239-242  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? digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.4, Rubric Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal pg. 243-245 What Are Templates Used For? template Templates make it easy to create documents that all use A file that has a preset the same basic format or include details and information format that can be used such as: as a basis for similar types of files.  Name Address Phone numbers E-mail address  Graphics Templates can be  Background effects modified and saved to meet specific needs. For example, you could create a different template for taking notes in each of your classes. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal pg. 243-245 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 Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.5 Create Templates and Stationery in Journal pg. 243-245 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? digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.5, Rubric Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC pg. 247-249 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. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.6 Use Write Anywhere on the Tablet PC pg. 247-249  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? digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.6, Rubric Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.7 Explore OneNote pg. 250-253 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 Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.7 Explore OneNote pg. 250-253 Works with Other ApplicationsOneNote is compatible with Microsoft Office 2003 and can work with:  Outlook calendar PowerPoint Word Pocket PC handheld computer Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 8.7 Explore OneNote pg. 250-253  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. digicom.glencoe.com Lesson 8.7, Rubric Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE pg. 254 Keeping Students Safe Name:David Curry, Jr. David Curry, Jr. is a public safety officer at a large high school. Job Title: In his job, David uses the e-mail and a PDA to: Public Safety Officer  Easily access student records and parent contacts Career Cluster:  Look up student schedules Government and Public Administration  Provide flexibility of movement outside of his office Communicate with staff members, parents, and students Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE pg. 254 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.” Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 DIGITAL CAREER PERSPECTIVE pg. 254 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 Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 Cha hapter Assessment 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. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 Cha hapter Assessment 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 t hey 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. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 Cha hapter Assessment 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 a nd 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 Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Additional Features of Digital Tools 8 Cha hapter Assessment 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 Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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Digital Commu munication Tools and Skills 2 Unit Resources For more resources on this unit, go to the Online Learning Center at http://www.digicom.glencoe.com. Glencoe Digital Communication Tools

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