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Basic Software Concepts

Digital Technologies JSS 1 Week WEEK 8 Preview
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Software makes hardware useful. Understanding software types helps students use computers effectively and choose the right tools.
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Step / Time Teacher's Activities Student's Activities Learning Points
Introduction (5 min)
Ask: 'What is the difference between a computer and a phone without apps?' Examples: Hardware (physi [Preview only]
Students discuss and give examples of apps they use (games, YouTube, WhatsApp).
Software is a set of instructions that tells hardware what to do. Hardware is useless without softwa [Preview only]
Step 1 (12 min)
Explain system software: runs the computer itself. Examples: Windows, macOS, Android, Linux. Windows [Preview only]
Students categorise software they know into system and application. They give examples from their de [Preview only]
System software runs the computer; application software helps the user perform tasks.
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