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1 Lesson Plan Course Title: Principles of Information Technology Session Title: Understanding Types & Uses of Software Lesson Duration: Approximately 5 hours Performance Objective: Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to differentiate between application software and systems software and demonstrate usage of system management tools. Specific Objectives: Define operating systems software Identify fundamentals of operating systems software Define application software Identify components of operating systems software Identify open source and proprietary licenses Demonstrate proper use of system management tools Preparation TEKS Correlations: (5) The student demonstrates knowledge of the different software associated with information systems. The student is expected to: (A) differentiate between systems and application software; (B) identify and understand major operating system fundamentals and components; (J) identify open source and proprietary licenses; (K) demonstrate proper use of system management tools Interdisciplinary Correlations: [Across all disciplines] Instructor/Trainer Instructional Aids: 1. Understanding Types & Uses of Software Presentation 2. Understanding Types & Uses of Software Notes Organizer 3. Understanding Types & Uses of Software Activity #1 Instructions 4. Understanding Types & Uses of Software Activity #2 Instructions 5. Understanding Types & Uses of Software Activity #2 Example 6. Understanding Types & Uses of Software Test 7. Understanding Types & Uses of Software Test Key Materials Needed: - Copies of Notes Organizer, Instruction Sheets, and Test Equipment Needed: 1. Computer and Projector for Presentation

2 2. Computers for individual student use with operating system and professional word processing software Learner Place the students in pairs and have them decide in their own words the definition of operator and applicator. Have them write the word with their definition on two separate sheets of paper. Have the students share their definitions with the class. Note: the objective of this exercise is to introduce the difference in the actions of something that operates and something that applies. MI Introduction Introduction (LSI Quadrant I): SAY: Have you ever been working on an assignment on a computer and it keeps freezing up? SAY: Then you look at the person next to you with an identical computer and they are not having any problems? SAY: Have you wondered to yourself what you are doing differently? It probably isn t you; it is the settings on the computer. In this lesson you will learn about the functions and tools of the computer. Outline MI Outline (LSI Quadrant II): Instructor Notes: I. Students define operating systems software (slide #4) II. Students identify operating systems fundamentals (slides #5-6) III. Students define application software (slide 6) IV. Students identify components of operating systems software (slide #9-10) V. Students differentiate between open source and proprietary software (slide #11) Instructor should use a computer and projector to display the presentation: Understanding Types & Uses of Software. Handout the Understanding Types & Uses of Software Notes Organizer (1) per student to aid them in note taking during your presentation. Instructor should use projector and computer to demonstrate various management tools such as changing themes, screensaver, icons, etc. VI. Students demonstrate proper use of system management tools Handout the Activity #1 Instruction sheet, 1 per student.

3 Activity #1: Also listed in guided practice below Reinforcement activity in which students demonstrate use of control panel features As students are working, view their screens and offer feedback on their progress. MI VII. VIII. Students will complete the review activity listed below in the Summary section. Students will complete the test activity listed below in the Evaluation section. Application Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III): Place the students in pairs or groups of three for this activity. Students will do this individually. Answer key provided in lesson documents. Activity #1: Students will complete the instructions by using a computer s system management tools. As student s work, the instructor will move around the room and offer feedback of their progress. MI Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III): Activity #2: Students will complete the instructions by using a computer s system management tools. When students are finished, the instructor will look at their screens and check off the grading rubric provided. MI Summary Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV): In pairs, have students ask questions of each other using the lesson note organizers they filled out at the beginning of the lesson. MI Evaluation Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III): Discussion comments during introduction activity Observation of note-taking during presentation of lesson Guided practice activity

4 MI Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV): Activity #2: Using the control panel option to change system settings MI TEST: Questions over File types, purposes and extensions (answer key provided) Extension Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV): Enrichment #1: Have students use the Internet to research the differences between types or versions of operating systems and record their findings in a slide presentation.

5 Icon MI Teaching Strategies Verbal/ Linguistic Logical/ Mathematical Visual/Spatial Musical/ Rhythmic Bodily/ Kinesthetic Intrapersonal Interpersonal Naturalist Existentialist Lecture, discussion, journal writing, cooperative learning, word origins Problem solving, number games, critical thinking, classifying and organizing, Socratic questioning Mind-mapping, reflective time, graphic organizers, color-coding systems, drawings, designs, video, DVD, charts, maps Use music, compose songs or raps, use musical language or metaphors Use manipulatives, hand signals, pantomime, real life situations, puzzles and board games, activities, roleplaying, action problems Reflective teaching, interviews, reflective listening, KWL charts Cooperative learning, roleplaying, group brainstorming, cross-cultural interactions Natural objects as manipulatives and as background for learning Socratic questions, real life situations, global problems/questions Personal Development Strategies Reading, highlighting, outlining, teaching others, reciting information Organizing material logically, explaining things sequentially, finding patterns, developing systems, outlining, charting, graphing, analyzing information Developing graphic organizers, mindmapping, charting, graphing, organizing with color, mental imagery (drawing in the mind s eye) Creating rhythms out of words, creating rhythms with instruments, playing an instrument, putting words to existing songs Moving while learning, pacing while reciting, acting out scripts of material, designing games, moving fingers under words while reading Reflecting on personal meaning of information, studying in quiet settings, imagining experiments, visualizing information, journaling Studying in a group, discussing information, using flash cards with other, teaching others Connecting with nature, forming study groups with like minded people Considering personal relationship to larger context

6 1. Define operating system software. Notes Organizer 2. Name two common types of operating systems. A. used on B. used on 3. After being turned on, the computer performs a -On Self often referred to as. 4. During the POST, you may hear a series of. Depending on the hardware manufacturer, you could hear any combination of long or short beeps and each combination has its own. 5. The OS is responsible for the look of the at power-up. 6. The OS usually is loaded onto the memory of the computer. 7. The OS allows the hardware pieces to with each other. 8. Define Application software. 9. As the user is creating a document, the OS is what allows the key to register as alphabet characters, numbers, or symbols on the. 10. When you save the document, it is the OS that allows the document to be placed in the on the drive the user selects. 11. GUI stands for: a. DOS stands for: b. DOS is a - based system of commands. c. Elements of a GUI include such things as: _,,scroll bars, icons, and. d. GUIs are easier to use, faster and accommodate better of your applications.

7 12. If you open the window you will see many available functions of the operating system. 13. Define proprietary software. 14. Give an example of proprietary software. 15. Define Open Source Software. 16. Give an example of Open Source Software.

8 Activity #1 Instructions 1. Click on the Start button. 2. Choose the control panel option from the menu. 3. Double-click on the Device Manager icon. Locate the keyboard and mouse devices. Click on each one to examine the type of devices. 4. Navigate back to the control panel window. 5. Double-click on the printer icon. Notice the number of printers available. Notice the icon with the green checkmark, this is the default printer. Change the default printer by right-clicking on a different printer then choose the set as default printer option. Notice how the green checkmark switched now to this printer. 6. Navigate back to the control panel window. Double-click the fonts icon. Scroll through the list of available fonts. 7. Navigate back to the control panel window. Double-click the Folder Options icon. This is where you can choose to open items in the same window or in their own window. 8. Navigate back to the control panel window. Double-click the Problem Reports and Solutions icon.

9 If your computer experiences a problem it will create a report and a possible solution for the problem. If there are any reports listed, view them 9. Navigate back to the control panel window. Double-click the Sound icon. You can change the volume level for recording and playback in this window. 10. Navigate back to the control panel window. Double-click the System icon. You can locate the specifics of the computer system in this window. 11. Navigate back to the control panel window. Double-click the Sidebar Properties icon. Notice the various options available for the Sidebar. Click on the customize option. Scroll through the information and add another item to the sidebar. 12. Navigate back to the control panel window. Double-click the Personalization icon. Change the window color, Desktop Background picture, screen saver, and mouse pointer options.

10 Activity #2 Instructions 1. Open your word processing application. Save this document to your student folder as My Computer Info. Create a header with your name and page number. 2. Create a bulleted list: Keyboard, Mouse, Operating System, Manufacturer, Model, Rating, Processor, RAM, System type, Product ID, Default printer, Folder options, Problem reports, Sidebar, Appearance options 3. Using the control panel, locate the descriptive information for the: Keyboard, Mouse, Operating System, Manufacturer, Model, Rating, Processor, RAM, System type, Product ID On the document, after each of these items in the list, type in the names of the types of devices for these. 4. Using the control panel option, make the following changes: 5. Change the default printer. Take a snapshot of the screen and paste it into the word document beneath the text that identifies it. Resize picture if needed. NOTE: you may have to change the picture options to get the text to wrap around the screen snapshots. To do this, click on the snapshot. Click on the Picture Tools option located on the title bar. Click the Text Wrapping button. Choose the square option. 6. Set the Folder Options to open in its own window and be a single-click Take a snapshot of the screen and paste it into the word document beneath the text that identifies it. Resize picture if needed. 7. Locate the Problem Reports and Solutions icon. Snapshot this screen and paste it into the word document beneath the text that identifies it. Resize picture if needed. 8. Locate the Sidebar Properties. Minimize all screens; take a snapshot of the desktop. Change the sidebar properties to remove an item and add a different item. Minimize all screens and take a snapshot of the desktop. Paste it into the word document beneath the text that identifies it. Resize picture if needed.

11 9. Locate the Personalization icon. Change the desktop background picture options. Leave the word document window open; resize to cover only half the screen, snapshot the screen and paste it into the word document beneath the text that identifies it. Resize picture if needed.

12 Understanding Types and Uses of Software Quiz Instructions: Read each question below. Decide which option best answers the question and write the letter that precedes that answer in the blank to the left of question. 1. The initials GUI stand for what? A. Graphics Under Intelligence B. Graphical User Interface C. Graphics Up to Intel D. Gas Under Intercom 2. Proprietary software is: A. Software that allows the user to modify the program code and may distribute the modified version B. Will not allow the user to change the desktop appearance C. Is the equivalent of a help desk technician D. Software that is the property of the maker and can be used by the purchaser and can t be reproduced modified or sold by the purchaser 3. A computer operating system is: A. The power supply B. System icon in the control panel window C. Program code that tells the computer hardware what to do D. Allows the user to open the software but not load it onto the computer memory 4. The appearance of the computer monitor screen can be changed using what? A. Personalization icon in the control panel window B. System icon in the control panel window C. The control panel icon in the system window D. The desktop icon in system window

13 5. Two common types of operating systems are: A. CDRW & CDR B. RAM & HDD C. Word Processing & Spreadsheets D. None of the above 6. Open Source Software is: A. Allows the user to open the software but not load it onto the computer memory B. Will not allow the user to change the desktop appearance C. Software that allows the user to modify the program code and may distribute the modified version D. Software that is the property of the maker and can be used by the purchaser only with certain restrictions. Can t be reproduced, modified or resold by the purchaser 7. Application software is: A. Programs written to perform a specific function specified by the user B. Program written to make the hardware of a computer function C. Bits & Bytes D. All of the above 8. What do the initials POST stand for? A. Ping-Over System Technique B. Port Operation Stand-by C. Paste Over Simple Technique D. Power-On Self Test

14 9. Elements of a GUI include: A. Processor, Hard drive, and RAM B. POST, Processor, and wizard C. Desktop, window, Processor and task bar D. Menus, buttons, and wizards 10. The operating system is usually loaded onto what? A. The DVD drive memory B. Floppy disc drive memory C. Hard-drive memory D. POST memory

15 ANSWER KEY Instructions: Read each question below. Decide which option best answers the question and write the letter that precedes that answer in the blank to the left of question. 1. The initials GUI stand for what? A. Graphics Under Intelligence B. Graphical User Interface C. Graphics Up to Intel D. Gas Under Intercom B 2. Proprietary software is: A. Software that allows the user to modify the program code and may distribute the modified version B. Will not allow the user to change the desktop appearance C. Is the equivalent of a help desk technician D. Software that is the property of the maker and can be used by the purchaser and can t be reproduced modified or sold by the purchaser D 3. A computer operating system is: A. The power supply B. System icon in the control panel window C. Program code that tells the computer hardware what to do D. Allows the user to open the software but not load it onto the computer memory C

16 4. The appearance of the computer monitor screen can be changed using what? A. Personalization icon in the control panel window B. System icon in the control panel window C. The control panel icon in the system window D. The desktop icon in system window A 5. Two common types of operating systems are: A. CDRW & CDR B. RAM & HDD C. Word Processing & Spreadsheets D. None of the above D 6. Open Source Software is: A. Allows the user to open the software but not load it onto the computer memory B. Will not allow the user to change the desktop appearance C. Software that allows the user to modify the program code and may distribute the modified version D. Software that is the property of the maker and can be used by the purchaser only with certain restrictions. Can t be reproduced, modified or resold by the purchaser C

17 7. Application software is: A. Programs written to perform a specific function specified by the user B. Program written to make the hardware of a computer function C. Bits & Bytes D. All of the above A 8. What do the initials POST stand for? A. Ping-Over System Technique B. Port Operation Stand-by C. Paste Over Simple Technique D. Power-On Self-Test D 9. Elements of a GUI include: A. Processor, Hard drive, and RAM B. POST, Processor, and wizard C. Desktop, window, Processor and task bar D. Menus, buttons, and wizards D 10. The operating system is usually loaded onto what? A. The DVD drive memory B. Floppy disc drive memory C. Hard-drive memory D. POST memory C

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