Date post: | 08-Feb-2017 |
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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!