lesson 14: the software as an educational resource

THE SOFTWARE

AS AN EDUCATIONA

L RESOURCE

Is a program that computer uses to perform tasks.

SOFTWARE

Whenever people think about computer, they are most likely thinking about the computer machine such as the television like monitor screen, the keyboard to type on, the printer which produces copies of text-and-graphics materials, and the computer circuits (the central processing unit) that receives stores data and directs computer operations.

TWO KINDS OF SOFTWARE:

• The systems software-this is the operating system that is found or bundled inside all computer machines.

• The application software- this contains the system that commands the particular task or solves a particular problem.

The 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 such as writing papers, calculating numbers, drawing graphs, playing games, and so much more.

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Computer Software company.

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

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Also referred to as a program, Microsoft 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 uses a colorful graphics interface( called GUI-pronounced “gooee” that can be seen on the computer screen or monitor whenever the computer is turned on.

The user can work with on-screen pictures (icons) and suggestions (menus) to arrive at the desired software. Windows 95 (now improved with Windows 2003,2007) is a software designed for Microsoft Windows.

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 border, smooth and streamlined text fonts.• Information center- windows puts all communication activities(e-

mail, download 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 SOFTWARECan be visited on the internet or should be

bought from software shops or dealers. The teacher through his school should decide on the best computer-based instructional(CBIs) materials for the school resource collection

But beware since CBIs need much improvement, while web-based educational resources are either extremely good or what is complete garbage is evaluating computer-based educational materials, the following can serve as guidelines:

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