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)
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