Computer Capabilities and the Big Six

Word Processing

  • Synthesis (organization and presentation)
  • Use of Information (note taking)

Spell and Grammar Check

Evaluation

Desktop publishing

Synthesis

Graphics Programs

Synthesis

Electronic Spreadsheets

Synthesis

Database/file mgt system

Synthesis

Online library Catalog

Online magazine/newspaper index

Location & Access

Electronic information resources (encyclopedias, atlases, other databases)

  • Information Seeking Strategies
  • Use of Information

Cut-paste/download

Use of Information

Presentation, multimedia software

Synthesis

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