THE SOFTWARE AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE

Two Kinds of Software1). Systems Software 2). The Applications Software

Softwareis a program that a computer uses to perform tasks. 

The applications software may be:

a). A Custom Softwareb). A Commercial Software

MICROSOFT WINDOWSMicrosoft

Windows

Computer Software Company.

any of several microcomputer operating systems or environments featuring a graphic user interface.

program Microsoft Windows/ Windows

shell

Microsoft Windows

GUIGraphic User Interface.

Windows Versions:

Future of Windows

The Start Screen of Windows 8 RTM .

Windows 95, released in August 1995

Windows 3.0, released in 1990

Windows 1.0, the first version, released in 1985

The latest stable Windows release, Windows 7,

Windows is in itself a self- contained operating system which provides: User ConvenienceA New Look Information CenterPlug and Play

INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE

can be visited in Internet or can be bought from software shops. decide on the best computer- based instructional materials.

Guidelines in Evaluating Computer- Based Educational Materials• 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: text legibility

effective use of color schemes attractive layout and design easy navigation from section-to-section

• Clarity in the explanations and illustrations of concepts and principles• Accuracy, coherence, logic of information• Their being current since data/statistics continually change • Relevance/effectiveness in attaining learning objectives• Absence of biased materials

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