Chapter 5. Computer Applications in the course text written by Frank Vahid and Roman Lysecky provides a concise overview of the most commonly used computer programs categorized as the following:
According to an SJCC Marketing & PR article, “Digital
literacy is essential for every professional. That’s why an understanding of
basic computer applications is key — no matter who you are.” (SJCC Marketing
& PR, 2021) I could not agree with that statement more. Understanding the
different functions of each type of program and gaining skills using each has
allowed me to excel in my career. Knowing what computer program is most
efficient to use for a specific purpose and then maintaining my skills allows
me to be more productive and provide my audience or end-user with high-quality
work.
Below is a comparison of each application's purposes, disadvantages, and
advantages as stated in the text and based on my own experiences with each.
Reflecting on this week’s assignments using each computer program type, the program I would use to document my day would be a word processing or presentation application. However, which program I use depends on the purpose of the documentation. For example, creating a journal entry would be perfect if I just wanted to track my own progress or provide others with details. However, if the purpose is to train others, I may choose to use a presentation program instead. If the purpose were to determine how much of my day is spent doing a specific task, then using formulas within a spreadsheet application would be most appropriate. Lastly, if the purpose were to forecast how much time is spent over my lifetime on a specific task, I would want that information stored in a database since birth to determine trends and forecasting predictions.
References
Melendez, S. (n.d.). Advantages and Disadvantages
of Word Processors. Techwalla. Retrieved September 10, 2023, from
https://www.techwalla.com/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-word-processors
SJCC Marketing & PR (2021, January 4). Study
Computer Applications to Boost Your Career Options. The ROAR. Retrieved
September 9, 2023, from
Vahid, F., & Lysecky, R. (2019). Computing technology for all. zyBooks.
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