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Bell Activity

This educational activity focuses on exploring different types of software available for computers, including Operating Systems, Utility Software, and Application Software. Students will research a smartphone of their choice to identify its operating system, downloadable applications, and utility software. The task includes completing a Venn diagram in groups, presenting findings, and peer assessments to deepen understanding of software functionalities. Successful participants will explain the key features of each software type and illustrate their applications with practical examples.

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Bell Activity

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  1. Bell Activity Choose a phone of your choice, try to find… • The operating system it uses • An application you can download • A utility piece of software it uses

  2. Planner’s Out

  3. Home Learning • Complete the three test questions Hand in Wednesday 2nd October

  4. Learning Intention What are the different types of software available for computers?

  5. Success Criteria • Know to different types of software available • Be able to explain the key features of different software

  6. Types of Software • Different software • Operating Systems • Utility Software • Applications

  7. Venn Diagram • In groups of three complete the Venn diagram about different software • Use the web links and your own searches to help • Write in features of the software and where they are similar where they overlap

  8. Operating Systems • Most important software • Manages process such as memory • Needed to run programs • Connects the hardware with the software • Gives the computer a graphical user interface (GUI) to help use it

  9. Utility Software • Software that does one or two simple tasks • Will aid the computer by saving memory or keeping it safe • Examples are zipping files, anti-viruses, back up programs and file sorting

  10. Application Software • Applications are programs that do multiple things • They are often bought to do specific tasks • You can create save files with them • They do things like word processing, images editing and calculations • On mobile devices they are called apps

  11. Software Task • Use your Venn diagram and the Internet to create a presentation explaining what software does. You should… • Explain what Operating systems do • Explain what Utility software does • Explain what Applications do • Use images to break up the text • Give at least two examples of each type of software

  12. Peer Assessment • Look at your partners software presentation • Is the information correct? • Can they add any more detail?

  13. Revision Guide • Make improvements then copy the final work to the revisions guide • Place it under the heading - Features and purposes of computing devices

  14. Extension • Explain the difference between a laser and inkjet printer

  15. Plenary • Complete the application bingo sheet • Who can get the applications first? 20

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