The Software

as an

Educational Resource

COMPUTER

MONITOR

KEYBOARD

PRINTER

BOX

THE SOFTWARE program or system

that tells the computer what to do

KINDS of

SOFTWARE

The Systems Software

OS that is found or bundled inside all computer machines

Ex: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

The Applications Software

System that commands the particular task or solves a particular task or solves a particular

problem

Ex: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Notepad, Visual Basic 6,

COMMERCIAL SOFTWARECUSTOM SOFTWARE

operating environment

GUI (“gooee”)

icons

menus

User Convenience

New Look

Information Center

Plug and Play

“shell”

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Instructional Softwarecomputer software used for the primary purpose of teaching and self-instruction.

» Drill and practice» Tutorial» Simulation» Instructional games» Problem-solving

GUIDELINES1. Be extremely cautious in using CBIs and ‘free’

Internet materials.

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

3. Teachers must evaluate these resources using sound pedagogical principles.

4. Among design and content elements to evaluate are: text legibility, effective use of color schemes, attractive layout and design, and easy navigation from section-to-section (such as from game to tutorial to drill-and-practice section)

5. Observe clarity in the explanations and illustrations of concepts and principles

6. Maintain accuracy, coherence, logic of information

7. Are they being current since data/statistics continually change

8. Are they relevant and effective in attaining learning objectives

9. Observe absence of biased materials (e.g. gender bias or racial bias)