The Software

as an Educational Resource

Edited by:Rusaban, Jeralyn

Bug-os, JayeBohol, Cherry Ann

THE SOFTWARE

-program or system that tells the computer what to do.

KINDS of SOFTWAR

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The Systems Software

OS that is found or bundled inside all computer machines

Ex: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Windows Versions:

Future of Windows

The Start Screen of Windows 8 RTM .

Windows 95, released in August 1995

Windows 3.0, released in 1990

Windows 1.0, the first version, released in 1985

The latest stable Windows release, Windows 7,

The Applications Software

System that commands the particular task or solves a particular task or solves a particular problem

Ex: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Notepad, Visual Basic 6

In turn the application software may be:

• A custom software that is made for specific tasks often by large corporations; or

• A commercial software packaged for personal computers that helps with a variety of tasks such as writing papers, calculating numbers, drawing graphs, playing games, and so much more.

Microsoft Windows

Also referred to as a program, Microsoft Windows or Windows for short is an operating environment between the user and the computer operating system.

MICROSOFT WINDOWSMicrosoft

Windows

Computer Software Company.

any of several microcomputer operating systems or environments featuring a graphic user interface.

It contained operating system which provides:

• User convenience—just click a file name to retrieve data or click from program to program as easy as changing channels in your TV screen.

• A new look—fancy borders, smooth and streamlined text fonts.

• Information center—Windows puts all communications activities; adapts/configures the computer for the Internet.

• Plug and play—configures the computer with added components, such as for sound and video.

Instructional Software-computer software used for the primary purpose of teaching and self-instruction.

» Drill and practice» Tutorial» Simulation» Instructional games» Problem-solving

GUIDELINES1. Be extremely cautious in using CBIs and

‘free’ Internet materials.

2. Don’t be caught up by attractive graphics, sound ,animation, pictures, video clips and music forgetting their instructional worth.

3. Teachers must evaluate these resources using sound pedagogical principles.

4. Among design and content elements to evaluate are: text legibility, effective use of color schemes, attractive layout and design, and easy navigation from section-to-section (such as from game to tutorial to drill-and-practice section)

5. Observe clarity in the explanations and illustrations of concepts and principles

6. Maintain accuracy, coherence, logic of information

7. Are they being current since data/statistics continually change

8. Are they relevant and effective in attaining learning objectives

9. Observe absence of biased materials (e.g. gender bias or racial bias)

References:

• http://www.slideshare.net/abhycasulla/educational-technology-2-the-software-as-an-educational-resource?qid=5034210b-8665-4111-b0fd-55e3fae3c7b6&v=default&b=&from_search=3

• http://www.slideshare.net/chie_im/ed-tech-assignmentpp?qid=22a54e75-1e9a-4339-bc64-9fb7a10fed99&v=default&b=&from_search=4

• http://www.slideshare.net/DeGuzmanMyleen/presentation1-26009610?qid=b425a30e-2c1c-44d4-81b0-fee60f0a5fcf&v=default&b=&from_search=6

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