The Software as an Educational

Resource

ByCalar, Marjorie

Conag, Erika ZairaSingson, Mylene

Topics to be Discussed:• Give the definition of Software and Hardware• Kinds of Educational Software and its importance• Microsoft Windows• Instructional Software and CBI’s • Comparison of Software and Hardware and its examples

“The computer machine or hardware is naturally an attention-getter ”

Software- A general term used to describe a collection of computer programs, procedures, and documentation that performs some task on the computer system hardware.

HARDWAREDevices that are required to store and execute (or run) the software.

Two kinds of Software:• The system software – this is the operating system that is found or bundled inside all computer machines.

The applications software – this contains the system that commands the particular task or solves a particular problem.

Programming Software- (software development tool) an application that software developers used to create, debug, maintain, or supports other programs and application

Application software may be:

- A custom software that is made for specific tasks often by large corporations, or- A commercial software packaged for personal computers that helps with a variety of tasks.

4 Types of Software1. Courseware2.Classroom

Management Software3.Assessment Software4.Reference Software

CoursewareCombined terms of “course” and “software”Additional educational material intended as

kits for teachers or as tutorials for students packaged for use with a computer

Html pages Pdf files

Classroom Management SoftwareDesigned for use in school classroomsSuch software may be projected onto a large

whiteboard at the front of the class or in computer desktops

Interactive whiteboards Reference works Children’s software

Assessment SoftwareRefers to software with a primary purpose of

assessing and testing students in a virtual environmentMoodleQuestionMarkEvaluNet

Reference SoftwareEmulates and expands upon print reference forms

DictionaryEncyclopediaThesaurus Atlas Encarta

Microsoft Windows

an operating environment between the user and the computer operating system.

a “shell”- a layer that creates the way the computer should work.

GUIA type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators

Windows 95 (now improved with Windows 2003, 2007

Windows 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

Instructional SoftwareComputer programs designed to deliver instruction or to assist in the delivery of instruction on a specific topic. 

5 Types of Instructional Software1.Drill and Practice2.Tutorial Software3.Simulation Software4.Instructional game

Software5.Problem Solving Software

1. Drill and PracticeRefers to structured and repetitive practice of previously learned concepts

Gives students immediate feedback whether there answers are right or wrong

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/index.htmlhttp://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/math/

2. Tutorial SoftwareProvide information and instructional activities to help students master a topic

http://www.adaptedmind.com/Math-Worksheets.html?gclid=CJ2ao_ia27ACFUZN4AodDDvq2g

3. Simulation softwareProvides models of real or imaginary systems that are used to enhance instruction

4. Instructional Game SoftwareUsually used as rewards or to reinforce a skill

The best way to test students’ knowledge is through letting them play games

5. Problem Solving SoftwareProvides good hands on experience with skills such as sequencing, figuring out relevant information to solve problems

BUT BEWARE

OF CBI’s!!!

Guidelines in Evaluating Computer-Based Educational (CBI) materials:• Be extremely cautious in using CBIs and ‘free’ Internet materials.• Value Instructional Worth•Teachers must evaluate these resources using sound pedagogical principles.

Clarity of concepts and principles

Maintain accuracy, coherence, logic of information

Updated softwareRelevance and EffectivenessMust not be biased

Hardware SoftwareDEFINITION Devices that are

required to store and execute (or run) the

software.

 a program that enables a computer to perform a specific

taskTYPES Input, storage,

processing,control, and output

devices.

System software, Programming software, and

Application softwareEXAMPLES CD-ROM, monitor,

printer, video card, scanners , label

makers, routers , and modems.

Quickbooks, Adobe Acrobat, Internet

Explorer , Microsoft Word , Microsoft

Excel

DURABILITY

Hardware wears out over time.

Software does not wear out over time. However, bugs are

discovered in software as time

passes.

Hardware SoftwareDEFINITION Devices that are

required to store and execute (or run) the

software.

 a program that enables a computer to perform a specific

taskTYPES Input, storage,

processing,control, and output

devices.

System software, Programming software, and

Application softwareEXAMPLES CD-ROM, monitor,

printer, video card, scanners , label

makers, routers , and modems.

Quickbooks, Adobe Acrobat, Internet

Explorer , Microsoft Word , Microsoft

Excel

DURABILITY

Hardware wears out over time.

Software does not wear out over time. However, bugs are

discovered in software as time

passes.

Thank you!!!