The document discusses two types of software: system software, which includes the operating system that manages computer hardware, and application software, which is used for specific tasks. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating computer-based instructional materials for educational purposes, highlighting the need for teachers to assess these resources using pedagogical principles. Additionally, it provides guidelines for comparing and contrasting system and application software, stressing the significance of relevance, accuracy, and clarity in educational software.

1. The Software as an
Educational
ResourceRoss Dynne N.
Castañeda
BSE III-English

2. Objectives:
1. Identify the two types of software
2. Compare and contrast the two types
of software.
3. Give reasons on how software can
contribute to an effective learning.

3. What comes to your mind when you hear a
word “computer?”

4. C
P
U Monitor
Keyboard

6. 1.System Software
2.Application Software

7. System Software
This is the operating system
that is found or bundled
inside all computer
machines.

8. Application Software
This contains the system that
commands the particular task
or solves a particular
problem.

9. 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.

10. Also called a shell, it is a layer that
creates the way the computer should
work. Windows uses a colorful
graphics interface called GUI that
can be seen on the computer screen
or monitor whenever the computer is
turned on.

11. Windows is in itself a self
contained operating system
which provides:

12. User Convenience
A new look fancy borders, smooth
and streamlined text fonts
Information Center
Plug and play

13. Instructional Software
Instructional software can be visited in the
internet or can be bought from software shops
or dealers The teacher through his school
should decide on the best computer-based
instructional (CBI)materials for the school
resource collection. But beware since CBIs
need much improvement, while web-based
educational resources are either extremely
good or what is complete garbage. In
evaluating computer based educational
materials, the followig can serve as guidelines.

14. • Be extremely cautious in using CBIs and
free internet materials
• Don’t be caught up by attractive
graphics, sound, animation, pictures,
video clips and music forgetting their
instructional worth.
• Teachers must evaluate these resources
using sound pedagogical principles.
• Among design and content elements to
evaluate are; the text legibility, effective
use of color schemes, attractive layout
and design and easy navigation from
section-to-section.

15. • Observe clarity in the explanations
and illustrations of concepts and
principles
• Maintain accuracy, coherence, logic
of illustration
• Are they being current since
data/statistics continually change
• Are they relevant and effective in
attaining learning objectives
• Observe absence of biased materials
(e.g. gender bias or racial bias)

16. Through a slogan,
discuss why a teacher
should consider a
software as an
Educational resource.

17. Evaluation
Compare and contrasts the two
types of software which are
System and Application software.