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INFORMATION AND COMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY GYAMFI SERIES

APPLICATION SOFTWARE; is a type of software that enables the user to perform specific task. It is
also called End User Software. Examples of Application software are;
 Microsoft Encarta
 Microsoft office 2007.
 Power DVD
 Coral Draw.
 Mavis Beacon
IMPORTANCE OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE:
(1).Application software enables users to perform a specific task in our everyday activities.
(2).For communication among people through the internet.
(3).It is used for keeping records by storing the file for future use.
(4).For advertisement on radio and television.
(5).Application software is used accounting purpose that is, business and financial packages..

KEYBOARD AND MOUSE SKILLS REVIEW
Mouse is an input device which is used to select commands and objects when working in windows .It is
a pointing device and can be used for clicking, dragging, selection/highlighting. A typical mouse has 2
or 3
buttons. These are;
(1).Left button.
(2).Right button.
(3).The scroll or roller button.
The left button is used to click and double click to open a program. The right button is
used to display a shortcut menu on the desktop.
KEYBOARD SKILLS
Keyboard is an input device use to feed the computer with data.
The keys on keyboard have been divided into 5 groups. These are;
 Function keys
 Numeric keys
 Alphanumeric keys
 Arrow keys/ navigation keys
 Modifiers/ control keys.

IMPROVING YOUR TYPING SPEED
The best way to improve your typing speed is by using a typing software
application. Examples
of typing software application are: TYPING TUTOR AND MAVIS
BEACON.
Note: typing speed is measured in WORD PER MINUTE (WPM)
meaning number of words you can type in one minute. Also insist that
pupils should use nine (9) fingers when typing.
HOW TO REGISTER ON MAVIS BEACON PROGRAM

Click on create new user.

Click on text on the welcome to class registration form.

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