Lesson 14 educ.tech
- 1. The Software as an Educational Resource
- 2. 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
- 3. (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.
- 4. Windows is in itself a self-contained operating system which provides: User convenience. A new look fancy borders, smooth and streamlined text fonts. Information center. Plug and play.
- 6. 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. Teachers must evaluate these resources using sound pedagogical principles.
- 7. Among design and content elements to evaluate are: the text legibility, effective use of color schemes, attractive layout and design, and easy navigation from section-to-section. Observe clarity in the explanations and illustrations of concepts and principles. Maintain accuracy, coherence, logic of information.
- 8. Are they being current since data/statistics continually change. Are they relevant and effective in attaining learning objectives. Observe absence of biased materials.