The Software as an

Educational Resource

10:00 AM

Software is the generic term

for programs. It consists of

instructions for controlling and

directing the computer. We use

software to perform varied task

using the computer.

1. The System Software - This

is the operating system that is

found or bundled inside all

computer machines.

2. The Application Software -

This contains the system that

commands the particular task or

solves a particular problem.

1. Operating System

Examples:

• Microsoft Windows (Windows

95,XP,7&8)

• Mac OS (Snow Leopard,Lion,

Mountain Lion)

• Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora)

• DOS

2. Programming Languages

Examples:

• Java C++

• TASM

• Machine Code

1. Custom Software

- made for specific purpose.

Example:

Transaction Processing

(enrollment system)

2. Commercial Software /

General Purpose

- used in variety of task such

as writing papers, calculating

numbers, drawing, playing games

and others.

Example:

Microsoft Office

Instructional Software are

software that are used in the

instructional process. These

are called Computer-Based

Instructional Materials (CBI).

• Be extremely cautious.

• Must always be substance

over form.

• These resources must be

evaluate using sound

pedagogical principles

• Observe clarity in explanations

and illustrations of concepts and

principles.

• Maintain accuracy, coherence,

logic of information.

• The data and statistics must not

be obsolete.

• Relevant and effective in

attaining the learning

objectives.

• Observe absence of biased

materials (gender bias or

racial bias) .

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God bless you all!