UbD Lesson Plan

AREN M. ROFEROS

Date: August 17, 2012

BSED Earner

Panabo City

UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN Lesson Plan TLE

Subject: Computer Education

Topic: SoftwareTime: 3 hours, 1hr/day

Stage 1 Desired Results

Established Goals: Operate basic computer applications. Distinguish between system software and application software.

Identify different types of software, general concepts related to software categories, and the tasks to which each type of software is most suited or not suited.

Enduring Understandings:

Students will understand that1. The use of software is an essential part of operating basic computer applications.

2. Software programs are of different types and runs according to what the user want as an output.Essential Questions:1. What is the purpose of software?

2. How well be able to use different types of software beneficial in the future?

Students will know.

1. System software and application software are used for different purposes.

2. System software includes the operating system.3. Application software is designed to help users perform certain tasks.

Students will be able to.

1. Differentiate between system software and application software.

2. Identify types of system software.

3. Utilize application software to perform certain tasks.

Stage 2 Acceptable Evidence

Performance Task:Situation: You are the technology coordinator for a school. As the technology coordinator for a school district, you have been asked to present information regarding the different types of software and the purpose of various programs. Your goal is to categorize software as either system or application, and identify various types of programs for application software. You will create a multimedia presentation that will be presented to the class.

Your multimedia presentation will include the following:

Definition of software Purpose of system vs. application software

Advantages/benefits and disadvantages in using software to mankind Types of programs for application software

Example output of each program

Key Criteria:

Rubric with the following criteria for presentation:

Includes all required information

Includes design or theme

Includes animation

Includes clipart, graphics, etc.

Professional and visually appealing

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Learning Activities: Students will be presented with graphic organizer (multimedia presentation, movie clippings, and the like) to identify different types of application software programs and will know its purpose/s. Vocabulary quiz will be given to the students. Students will be given task to present one example output of any kinds of software. Group discussions about the advantages, disadvantages, uses and effects of using software in day-to-day living. Presentation of what they had discussed will be presented in front of the class.

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