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- 1. The Software as anEducational Resource Lesson 14 Cherry Lyn T. Dela Torre Dexter Dagongdong Gladys Dalugdug Philippine Electronics and Communication Institute of Technology Butuan City
- 2. Whenever people thinkabout computers, they are most likely thinking about the computer machine such as 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 contain the electronic parts and circuits (the central processing unit) that receives / stores data and directs computer operation Computer Machine or hardware is naturally an attention-getter.
- 3. Software – thecomputer hardware can hardly be useful without the program or system that tells what the computer machine should do. Kinds of Software 1.System software – is the operating system that is found or bundled inside all computer machines. 2. Application Software – contains the system the commands the particular task or solves a particular problem.
- 4. In turn theapplication software may be: a. A custom software that is made for specific task often by large corporation, or b. 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.
- 5. Microsoft Window orWindows – is an operating environment between the user and the computers operating system. Also called a shell, it is a layer that creates the way the computer should work. -its uses a colourful graphics interface (called GUI- pronounced “gooce”) that can be seen on the computer screen or monitor whenever the computer is turned on.
- 6. The user canwork with on-screen pictures (icons) and suggestions (menus) to arrive at he desired software. Window 95 (now improved with windows 2003,2007) is a software designed for Microsoft windows. Actually , Windows is in itself a self- contained operating system, which provides.
- 7. User convenience –just click a file name to retrieve data or click from program to program as easy as changing channels in your TV screen. A new look – fancy borders, smooth and streamlined text fonts
- 8. Information center –windows puts all communications activities (e-mail, downloads etc. in a single screen icon); adapts/configures the computer for the internet. Plug and play – configures the computer with added components, such as for sound and video.
- 9. Instructional Software –can be visited on 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 following can serve as guidelines;
- 10. Be extremely cautionsin 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 (such as from game to tutorial to drill-and-practice section).
- 11. Observe clarity inthe explanations and illustrations of concepts and principles. Maintain accuracy, coherence, logic of information. Are they being current since data/statistics continually change. Are they relevant and effective is attaining learning objectives. Observe absence of based materials (e.g. gender bias or racial bias)
- 12. The end … Thankyou !