How To Learn To Use
Any Software Application You Want
Learn
About What You Want To Use
What You Can Expect From the Software! One of the biggest gripes of professional
technology specialists who work with educational staff is that the staff,
for the most part, does not understand what an application is used for.
A great number of staff may be anxious to learn an application simply
on a colleague's recommendation. However, without achieving an understanding
for what the outcome (not always tangible) that an application can produce,
you will have a difficult time understanding what the purpose of that
application serves.
A big problem with a great deal of software is that the packaging and
literature associated with the product just does not tell you in "plain
English" what it can do for you. Instead of using simple terminology like:
"This program is a word processor. It will help you write and type a basic
letter", the phrasing on the packaging may read: "Advanced Document Publishing
Solution. Utilizing and advanced user interface." Needless to say, in
many cases the software companies do not help you to understand the nature
of their products in simple terms.
Before deciding on software, identify an outcome/product you wish the
application to produce for you. Then locate the software you will need
to achieve your goal. If it is a productivity function such as keeping
track of names and numbers, research which application would best help
you achieve this. The best source to ask is probably a close friend or
colleague who is knowledgeable about computers. If you do not know anyone
like this, check out an on-line guru/expert site. These sites have resident
experts that answer questions on all types of topics including software.
Some great advice is available at:
All Experts- http://www.allexperts.com
Ask Me- http://www.askme.com
Teach-nology.com- http://www.teach-nology.com/help/ask_a_tech_expert/
View standard unbiased reviews of software at Cnet- http://www.cnet.com
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