1. Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ED105B: Lesson 14
The Software as an Educational
Resource
Pagas, Mary Grace O.
BSED Bio III

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

3. 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.

4. (b) Commercial Software
packaged for personal
(a)Custom Software computers that helps
that is made for with variety of tasks such
as writing
specific tasks often papers, calculating
by large numbers, drawing
corporations graphs, playing
games, and so much
more.

5. •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

6. •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

7. A self-contained operating system which provides:
User convenience
A New Look
Just click a file name
Fancy borders,
to retrieve data or
smooth and
click from program to
streamlined text fonts
program
Information Center Plug and Play
Puts all Configures the
communications computer with added
activities (e-mail, components, such as
downloads etc., in a for sound and video
single screen icon)

8. A History of Windows
Getting started: Microsoft co-founders Paul Allen (left) and Bill Gates

9. A History of Windows
1982–1985: Introducing Windows 1.0

10. A History of Windows
1987–1992: Windows 2.0–2.11—
More windows, more speed

11. A History of Windows
1990–1994: Windows 3.0–Windows NT—
Getting the graphics

12. A History of Windows
1995–2001: Windows 95—the PC comes of age
(and don't forget the Internet)

13. A History of Windows
1998–2000: Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows Me
Windows 98 Windows Me

14. A History of Windows
2001–2005: Windows XP—
Stable, usable, and fast

15. A History of Windows
2006–2008: Windows Vista—Smart on security

16. A History of Windows
2009–Today: Windows 7

17. 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.

18. 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.