TAGUM CITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION INC.

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LEARNING MODULES
IN
TLE 221-
TEACHING ICT AS AN
EXPLORATORY COURSE
(Week 3)

Year Level: 2nd Year

Semester: First Semester

Instructor: CHERRY MAE S. TERO

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Contact Number: 09534216716

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides a practical orientation on students, it is intended to develop the ICT abilities of students to high
enough level to meet the new socio-economic of the society, including the need to keep pace with the World’s
ongoing rapid advancement. Our future students need to be confident, creative ethical and effective users of new
technologies, practically ICT. They need to possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to apply them
effectively, to cope with change, and be aware of the impact of these technologies on society.

Course Credits: 3 hours

Prerequisites: NONE

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COURSE CONTENT: OPERATING SYSTEMS

Learning Outcome: This unit of course is designed to able to have knowledge of the
operating systems, application software and its type.

DEFINITION OF OPERATING SYSTEM:

An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the

computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you
to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's language. Without an
operating system, a computer is useless.

THE OPERATING SYSTEM'S JOB

Operating system (OS) manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. Most of the time, there are
several different computer programs running at the same time, and they all need to access your computer's central
processing unit (CPU), memory, and storage. The operating system coordinates all of this to make sure each
program gets what it needs.

Types of operating systems

Operating systems usually come pre-loaded on any computer you buy. Most people use the operating system that
comes with their computer, but it's possible to upgrade or even change operating systems. The three most common
operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Modern operating systems use a graphical user interface, or GUI (pronounced gooey). A GUI lets you use your
mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using a combination
of graphics and text.

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft created the Windows operating system in the mid-1980s. There have been many different versions of
Windows, but the most recent ones are Windows 10 (released in 2015), Windows 8 (2012), Windows 7 (2009),
and Windows Vista (2007). Windows comes pre-loaded on most new PCs, which helps to make it the most popular
operating system in the world.

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macOS

macOS (previously called OS X) is a line of operating systems created by Apple. It comes preloaded on all
Macintosh computers, or Macs. Some of the specific versions include Mojave (released in 2018), High Sierra (2017),
and Sierra (2016).

According to StatCounter Global Stats, macOS users account for less than 10% of global operating systems—much
lower than the percentage of Windows users (more than 80%). One reason for this is that Apple computers tend to
be more expensive. However, many people do prefer the look and feel of macOS over Windows.

Linux

Linux (pronounced LINN-ux) is a family of open-source operating systems, which means they can be modified and
distributed by anyone around the world. This is different from proprietary software like Windows, which can only be
modified by the company that owns it. The advantages of Linux are that it is free, and there are many
different distributions—or versions—you can choose from.

OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

The operating systems we've been talking about so far were designed to run
on desktop and laptop computers. Mobile devices such as phones, tablet computers, and MP3 players are different
from desktop and laptop computers, so they run operating systems that are designed specifically for mobile devices.
Examples of mobile operating systems include Apple iOS and Google Android.

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DEFINITION OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Application software is a computer program that performs a specific function, be it educational, personal, or business.
It is also known as an end-user program or a productivity program . 

Application software is developed to assist you with a particular process that may be related to creativity, productivity,
or better communication. It helps you in completing your tasks, be it jotting down notes, completing your online
research, setting an alarm, keeping an account log, or even playing games.

TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE

1. Presentation software 

Presentation is a type of application software that enables you to represent your thoughts and ideas with
ease and clarity by using visual information. It lets you display the information in the form of slides. You can
make your slide more informative and engrossing by adding text, images, graphs, and videos. It has three
components:
 Text editor to input and format text
 Insert graphics, text, video, and multimedia files
 Slideshow to display the information

2. Web browsers 

Web browsers are application software used to browse the internet for locating and retrieving data across
the web. The most popular web browsers are Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Other examples of
browsers include Firefox, MS Edge, Safari, etc.

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3. Multimedia software 

Multimedia application software lets you create or record images, and create audio or video files. This
software is extensively used in animation, graphics, image, and video editing. Popular examples are
VLC media player and Windows media player.

4. Education and reference software

This application software, also termed as academic software, is specifically designed to facilitate

learning of a particular subject. Various kinds of tutorial software are included in this category. Some of
these are JumpStart, MindPlay, Moodle, and Kid Pix.

5. Graphics software
Graphics application software allows you to edit or make changes in visual data or images. It
comprises illustration and picture editor software. Adobe Photoshop and PaintShop Pro are a few
examples of graphics software.

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6. Spreadsheet software

Spreadsheet application software is used to perform calculations. In this software, data is stored in a

table format. The intersecting area, called cells, are separated to define fields such as text, date, time,
and number. It allows the users to provide formulas and functions to perform calculations. Microsoft
Excel and Google Sheets are examples of spreadsheet software.

7. Database software
Database application software is used to create and manage a database. Also known as a DBMS
(Database Management System), it helps you organize your data. So, when you run an application,
data is fetched from the database, modified, and is stored back in the database. Oracle, MySQL,
Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and IBM Db2 are some of the popular databases.

8. Word processing software

Word processing application software is used to format and manipulate text, thus, creating memos,
letters, faxes, and documents. Word processing software is also used to format and beautify the text. It
provides you a whole lot of features, including thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms. Along with Word
Art features, the font option lets you change font color, effect, and style as per your choice. Grammar
and spell check options are also available to check for errors. Leading examples include G Doc and
Microsoft Word Doc.

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9. Simulation software 
Simulation application software is used in the fields of military engineering, practical education in
certain Industries, machinery testing, industrial training, video games, etc. It is used where work on the
actual system or physical environment can be hazardous. It is a program that lets you study or observe
an operation, or phenomenon through simulation without actually doing that operation. The best
examples of simulation are in the field of robotics, flight systems, and weather forecast,
etc. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies are also used to develop application software
that support simulations.

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SELF CHECK

Test I. Multiple Choice Test

Direction: Choose the correct answer among the given choices and write in the space provided before the
number.

1. It is used to format and manipulate text, thus, creating memos, letters, faxes, and documents.

a. Spreadsheet Software
b. Word Processing Software
c. Web Browser
d. Simulation Software

2. It allows you to edit or make changes in visual data or images.

a. Spreadsheet Software
b. Word Processing Software
c. Web Browser
d. Graphics Software

3. It creates or record images, and create audio or video files

a. Spreadsheet Software
b. Multimedia Software
c. Web Browser
d. Graphics Software

4. It is specifically designed to facilitate learning of a particular subject.

a. Spreadsheet Software
b. Multimedia Software
c. Educational Software
d. Graphics Software

5. Used to browse the internet for locating and retrieving data across the web.

a. Spreadsheet Software
b. Multimedia Software
c. Educational Software
d. Graphics Software

Test II. Enumeration

Direction. Enumerate the following and write the answer on the space provided

1-5 EXAMPLES OF WEB BROWSER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6-7 MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE

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6.
7.

8-10 WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE

8.
9.
10.

11-15 GRAPHICS SOFTWARE

11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

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https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/understanding-operating-systems/1/
https://www.fingent.com/blog/a-detailed-guide-to-types-of-software-applications/

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