As what i've learned in this lesson, there are two kinds of
software:
1. The system software. This is the operating
system that is found or bundled inside all computer machines.
2. The applications software. This contains
the system that commands the particular task or solves a particular problem.
In turn the
applications software may be:
(a) A custom software that is made for specific
tasks often by large corporations, or
(b) 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
This provides
the following:
· 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 borders, smooth and
streamlined text fonts
· Information centre- Windows puts all
communications activities (e-mail, downloads 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
software
In evaluating
computer-based educational materials, the following can serve as guidelines:
§ Be extremely cautious in using CBIs and
‘free’ Internet materials
§ Don’t be caught up by attractive graphics, sound,
animation, pictures, video clips and music forgetting their instructional worth
§ Teachers must evaluate these resources using
sound pedagogical principles
§ Among design and content elements to evaluate
are: the text legibility, effective use of colour schemes, attractive layout
and design, and easy navigation from section-to-section (such as from game to
tutorial to drill-and-practice section)
§ Clarity in the explanations and illustrations
of concepts and principles
§ Accuracy, coherence, logic of information
§ Their being current since data/statistics
continually change
§ Relevance/effectiveness in attaining learning
objectives
§ Absence of biased materials (e.g. gender bias
or racial bias)
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