This document discusses software as an educational resource. It describes two types of software: system software like operating systems, and applications software that performs specific tasks. Applications software can be custom software made for organizations or commercial software for personal use like writing papers or playing games. The document also discusses Microsoft Windows as an operating environment that provides a graphical user interface. Finally, it provides guidelines for evaluating instructional software, including checking for clear explanations, accurate information, and relevance to learning objectives.

1. LESSON 14:
THE SOFTWARE AS AN
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
The Software as an Educational
Resource

2. The Software as an Educational
Resource
LESSON 14
People think about computers, are most likely thinking
about the computer machine such as the television- like monitor
screen, the keyboard to type on, the printer which produces
copies of text- and- graphics material, and the computer
housing called “ the box” which contains the electronic parts
and circuits.
TWO KINDS OF SOFTWARE:
1. The system software.
- this is the operating system that is found or
bundled inside all computer machine.
2. The applications software.
- this contains the system that commands the
particular task or solves a particular problem.

3. The Software as an Educational
Resource
LESSON 14
IN TURN THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE MAY
BE :
1. a custom software that is made for specific
tasks often by large corporations.
2. 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.

4. The Software as an Educational
Resource
LESSON 14
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
 Also referred to as a program.
 Microsoft windows, for short is an operating environment
between the user and the computer operating system.
 Also called a chell, it is a layer that creates the way the
computer should work.
 Windows uses a colourful graphics interface (called GUI-
pronounced “gooee” that can be seen on the computer screen
or monitor whenever the computer is turned on.
 Windows itself a self- contained operating system which
provides:
1. Users convenience
2. Anew look
3. Information center
4. Plug and play

5. The Software as an Educational
Resource
LESSON 14
1. USER CONVINIENCE
- Just click a file name to retrieve data or
click from program as easy as changing channels in your
TV screen.
2. A NEW LOOK
- Fancy borders, smooth and streamlined
text fonts.
3. INFORMATION CENTER
- Windows puts all communications activities.
4. PLUG AND PLAY
- Configures and computers with added
components, such as found and video.

6. The Software as an Educational
Resource
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INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE
- Can be visited on the internet or can be bought from software shops or
dealers.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SERVE AS GUIDELINES
1. Be extremely cautious in using CBIs and free internet materials.
2. Don’t be caught up by attractive graphics, sound, animations,
pictures, video clips and music forgetting their instructional worth.
3. Teachers must evaluate these resources using sound pedagogical
principles.
4. Elements to evaluate: text legibility, effective use of color schemes,
attractive layout and design, and easy navigation from section to section.
5. Clarity in the explanations and illustrations of concepts and principles
6. Accuracy, coherence, logic of information.
7. Their being current since data/ statistics continually chance .
8. Relevance/ effectiveness in attaining learning objectives.
9. Absence of biased materials.