ProfEd 09 Flashcards
Universal system software
Type of computer program that is designed to run a computer hardware and application program
It acts as an interface between the hardware and user application
What are the two types of software
Application software
System software
Perform task for users
Application software
Example of system software that manages all the programs in a computer
Operating system
Example of application software
Support teaching and learning
Assist in the delivery of instruction
Appropriate choice of specific instructional software
Instructional software
What are the five categories of instructional software
Tutorial
Simulation
Drill and practice
Educational games
Exploratory environment software