The Softwar

e• Ma. Leanie S. Surilla• Nikka T. Manzo

• Donnacel E. Alonzo• Candelaria E. Tindog

BEED - III

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What is a Software

Is a program that a computer uses to perform tasks.

Software is the generic name for programs. It consists of instructions

for controlling and directing the computer. We use software to perform

varied task using the computer.

Two (2) Kinds of Software

1.The System Software - This is the operating system that is

found or bundled inside all computer machines

2. The Application Software- This contains the system that

commands the particular tasks or solves a particular problem

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Computer Software Company

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

Microsoft Windows

Program Microsoft Windows/ Windows

GUI Graphic User Interface Colorful graphic interface that

can be seen o the computer screen or monitor whenever the computer is turned on

Windows 1.0, the first version, released in 1985

Windows version:

The start screen of windows 8 RTM

Windows 3.0, released in 1990

Windows 95, released in August 1995

The latest stable Windows release, Windows 7

Application Software

a)Custom Software- made for specific purpose

Example:Transaction Processing

(enrollment processing)

Application Software

b) Commercial Software

-Used in variety of task such as writing papers, calculating numbers, drawing,

playing games and others.Example:

Microsoft Office

System Software

Operating System

Examples: Microsoft Windows (Windows 95, XP, 7 & 8) Mac OS (Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain

Lion) Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora) DOS

System Software

Programming Languages

Examples: Java C ++ TASM Machine Code

Instructional Software

Instructional Software are software that are used in the instructional

process. These are called Computer-Based Instructional

Materials (CBI)

Guidelines in Evaluating Computer-Based Educational

Materials

• Be extremely cautious in using CBI s and “Free” Internet materials

• Don’t be caught up by attractive graphics, sound, animation, pictures, video clips and music forgetting their instructional worth

Guidelines in Evaluating Computer- Based Educational

Materials

• Teachers must evaluate these resources using sound pedagogical principles

• Among design and content elements to evaluate are:

Text legibilityEffective use of color schemesAttractive layout and designEasy navigation from section-to-section

Guidelines in Evaluating Computer- Based Educational

Materials

• Clarity in the explanations and illustrations of concepts and principles

• Accuracy, coherence, logic of information

• Absence of biased materials (e.g. gender bias or racial bias)