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The Softwar
e• Ma. Leanie S. Surilla• Nikka T. Manzo
• Donnacel E. Alonzo• Candelaria E. Tindog
BEED - III
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
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)