The Software as an

Educational Resource
(Lesson 14)

Prepared by: Prepared to:

Roan B. Urmeneta Mr. Shairon Palma
BSED-4 Instructor
There are two kinds of Software:
 1. The systems software- this is the operating system that is found or bundled
inside all computer machines.
 2. The applications software- this contains the system that commands the
particular task or solves a particular problem.
In turn the applications software may be:
(a) A custom software that is made for specific tasks often by large corporations,
(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.
Microsoft Windows
 Referred to as a program, Microsoft windows or windows for short is an
operating environment between the user and the computer operating system.
 Also called a shell, it is a layer that creates the way the computer should
work.
Windows is in itself a self-contained operating system which provides:
 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
 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.
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.
In evaluating computer-based educational materials, the following can serve
as guidelines:
 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 (such as from game to tutorial to drill-and-
practice section).
 Observe clarity in the 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 in attaining learning objectives
 Observe absence of biased materials (e.g. gender bias or racial bias)

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