The Software as an Educational Resource

ED105B: Lesson 14The Software as an Educational

Resource

Republic of the PhilippinesMINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

Fatima, General Santos CityCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Pagas, Mary Grace O.BSED Bio III

• computer programs; instructions that cause the hardware—the machines—to do work

SOFTWARE

1.The System SoftwareThis is the operating system that is found or bundled inside all computer machines.

2. The Applications SoftwareThis contains the system that commands the particular task or solves a particular problem.

Two Kinds of Software

Applications Software may be:

(a)Custom Software that is made for

specific tasks often by large

corporations

(b) Commercial Software packaged for personal

computers that helps with variety of tasks such as

writing papers, calculating numbers, drawing graphs,

playing games, and so much more.

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

•is an operating environment between the user and the computer operating system.

•Also called a shell, it is a layer that creates the way the computer should work

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

•Uses a colorful graphics interface (GUI) that can be seen on the computer screen or monitor whenever the computer is turned on

•The user can work with on-screen pictures (icons) and suggestions (menus) to arrive at the desired software

MICROSOFT WINDOWSA self-contained operating system which provides:

User convenienceJust click a file name to retrieve data or

click from program to program

A New LookFancy borders,

smooth and streamlined text fonts

Information CenterPuts all

communications activities (e-mail,

downloads etc., in a single screen icon)

Plug and PlayConfigures the

computer with added components, such as for sound and video

A History of Windows

Getting started: Microsoft co-founders Paul Allen (left) and Bill Gates

A History of Windows

1982–1985: Introducing Windows 1.0

A History of Windows1987–1992: Windows 2.0–2.11—More windows, more speed

A History of Windows1990–1994: Windows 3.0–Windows NT—Getting the graphics

A History of Windows1995–2001: Windows 95—the PC comes of age (and don't forget the Internet)

A History of Windows1998–2000: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me

Windows 98 Windows Me

A History of Windows2001–2005: Windows XP—Stable, usable, and fast

A History of Windows2006–2008: Windows Vista—Smart on security

A History of Windows

2009–Today: Windows 7

Windows 8 is a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, produced by Microsoft for use on personal

computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs.

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

New features and functionality in Windows 8 include a faster startup through UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) integration and the new "Hybrid Boot" mode (which hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot), a new lock screen with a clock and notifications, and the ability for enterprise users to create live USB versions of Windows (known as Windows To Go). Windows 8 also adds native support for USB 3.0 devices, which allow for faster data transfers and improved power management with compatible devices, and 4Kn Advanced Format support, as well as support for near field communication to facilitate sharing and communication between devices.

Thank you for listening!