Lesson 14 in Edtech2

1. The
Software• Ma. Leanie S. Surilla
• Nikka T. Manzo
• Donnacel E. Alonzo
• Candelaria E. Tindog
BEED - III

2. The
Softwar
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3. What is a Software
 Is a program that a computer uses to
perform tasks.
Software is the generic name for
programs. It consists of instructions for
controlling and directing the computer.
We use software to perform varied task
using the computer.

4. Two (2) Kinds of Software
- This is the operating system that is
found or bundled inside all computer
machines
2.
- This contains the system that
commands the particular tasks or
solves a particular problem

5. Microsoft Windows
 Computer Software Company
Any of several microcomputer
operating systems or
environments featuring a
graphic user interface.

6. Microsoft Windows
 Program
 Microsoft Windows/ Windows
 GUI
 Graphic User Interface
 Colorful graphic interface that can
be seen o the computer screen or
monitor whenever the computer is
turned on

7. Windows 1.0, the first
version, released in 1985
Windows version:
The start screen of
windows 8 RTM
Windows 3.0, released in
1990
Windows 95, released in
August 1995
The latest stable Windows
release, Windows 7

8. Application Software
- made for specific purpose
Example:
Transaction Processing

9. Application Software
-Used in variety of task such as writing
papers, calculating numbers, drawing,
playing games and others.

10. System Software
Examples:
 Microsoft Windows (Windows 95, XP, 7 & 8)
 Mac OS (Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain
Lion)

11. System Software
Examples:
 Java C ++
 TASM
Machine Code

12. Instructional Software
Instructional Software are software
that are used in the instructional
process. These are called Computer-
Based Instructional Materials (CBI)

13. Guidelines in Evaluating Computer-
Based Educational Materials
• Be extremely cautious in using CBI s
and “Free” Internet materials
• Don’t be caught up by attractive
graphics, sound, animation, pictures,
video clips and music forgetting their
instructional worth

14. Guidelines in Evaluating Computer-
Based Educational Materials
• Teachers must evaluate these resources using
sound pedagogical principles
• Among design and content elements to
evaluate are:
Text legibility
Effective use of color schemes
Attractive layout and design
Easy navigation from section-to-section

15. Guidelines in Evaluating Computer-
Based Educational Materials
• Clarity in the explanations and
illustrations of concepts and principles
• Accuracy, coherence, logic of
information
• Absence of biased materials (e.g. gender
bias or racial bias)