Binalatongan Community College
Brgy. Ilang San Carlos City, Pangasinan
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)
LEARNING MODULE
Module No: 001
Subject Code: EIC-4
Subject Description: Living in the IT Era
Term: MIDTERM 1st Sem S.Y.2020-2021
Content Items:
Lesson 3: SOFTWARE
Software – refers to the non-physical and intangible components of the computer system.
It is also called program or set of instructions that instruct the hardware what to do.
- Program serves as an interface between the hardware and peopleware for the
computer system operations.
Peopleware – refers to the person who uses the computer or the person involve in data
processing operations.
(It could be anyone who uses the computer for personal tasks, enhancement of learning, or
just to have fun. Examples are data entry operator, computer operator, computer
programmer, systems analysts, computer center director, database administrator, network
administrator, and you as a student or as researcher.)
(Also it is important to remember that the Operations of the whole computer system are
governed by policies and procedure called dataware. Examples of dataware are instruction
manual, operating procedures, and processing procedures)
Categories of Software:
1. System Software – refers to the programs that assist in the computer operations. It
facilitates the execution of application programs.
Example of System Software:
Operating system (OS) – is considered as the master control program, executive
processor and controller system because it supervises the execution of an application
programs.
Examples: Windows, MacIntosh, Linux, and Unix OS
2. Application Software – it refers to the user programs being installed in the computer
that are designed to solve various problems in business, engineering, and scientific
research. (And also in Academic Field)
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Two types of Application Software:
Package programs – also called as application package because they are readily
available for everyone.
Examples:
Word processing software (MS Word, Notepad, WordPad)
Desktop-publishing Software (PageMaker, Adobe)
Spreadsheet Software (MS Excel)
Database Management System or DBMS (Microsoft Access, MySQL, Visual Basic,
Visual FoxPro)
Graphics Software (MS Paint, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Flash)
Communication Software (Yahoo, Messenger)
Desktop Accessories (Calendar, Clock, Calculator, Notepad)
Personal Information Manager (MS Outlook)
Multimedia Software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, MovieMaker)
Custom Program – a customized program created by programmers to specifically
answer the computerization needs of a business, company, or organization.
Examples: Inventory system, Enrollment System, Registration System, Grading
System, and Election System.
Lesson 3.1: Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word 2013 – is one of the amazing programs and the latest version that are
part of part of the Microsoft Office. This is known as word processing software that helps
user to create variety of professional documents.
(Such as research, program, letter, blog, essay, and other academic or non-academic
documents)
Parts of the Microsoft Word
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1. Title Bar – placed on top of Microsoft Word Window. It shows the File name and the
Application name. The default file name of Microsoft Word is Document1 and the
extension name is .docx.
2. Quick Access Toolbar – located on the upper left portion of Microsoft Word Window.
This contains commonly used commands in Microsoft Word like Save, New, Open, Print,
etc.
3. Windows Control – located at the upper right portion of the screen. This is used to
manipulate window by Closing, Minimizing, and Maximizing the screen.
4. Ribbon – this refers to eight different tabbed toolbars of Microsoft Word Window
including the new Design tab. This can be used by clicking the specific tab or pressing
the specific shortcut key.
5. File tab – contains commonly used commands in Microsoft Word
6. Help button – placed before the Window Controls. This will open Help Features of
Microsoft Word to make it user friendly.
7. Rulers – it can be found in horizontal and vertical location of the screen. The rulers help
to adjust the margins of the document and indention and tabs of the text.
8. Tab Selector – this appears on top of the vertical ruler. This button shows different
tabs needed for the document.
9. Cursor – is also known as Insertion Point. This indicates the position or location of the
text, table, or images.
10.Text area – this is also known as Work Space or Work Area. This is the portion where
the content of the document is placed.
11.Vertical and Horizontal Scroll Bar – vertical scroll bar appears on the extreme right of
the Word Window while horizontal scroll bar is at the bottom of the Word Window. The
scroll bar helps to scroll-up-down or left-right to view portions of the document.
12.Document Information – this is placed under the text are and located in the status bar.
This indicates page number of the selected text area, total page number of the
document, the number of words for the entire document, language, the proofing error
notification.
13.Status Bar – located below the text area.
14.View Buttons – this is placed in the Status Bar that shows five small buttons (Read
mode, Print Layout, and Web Layout). This provides different view modes of the
document.
15.Zoom Tools – located beside the View buttons. The zoom slider is used to zoom in or
zoo out the current document for easy viewing and editing. The zoom range is 10% up
to 500%
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Creating New Document
1. If creating new document using MS Word 2013
(You should select a Template. A list of available template will display and you can also
select online for available templates.)
2. To start, click blank document template.
Saving MS Word 2013 with Password
(Setting password is optional)
1. Click File Menu.
2. Save as dialog window will appear.
3. Click Save or Save As on the left side.
4. Click Browse button.
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5. Select the location where do users want to save the document.
6. Users may add password, click tools menu.
7. Select general options. Enter your desired password under Password to Open and
the re-enter your password under Confirm Password.
8. Click OK Button.
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Text Formatting
In formatting the text, users can edit, delete, copy, or even change the font type, font size,
font style, or even font color.
Example:
1. Type in the Text Area, The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
2. Position the cursor before the sentence.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
3. Press Shift key and arrow pressing to the left to highlight the entire sentence
or press arrow down to immediately highlight the sentence, then release.
4. Press CTRL + C or right click mouse then select Copy.
5. Position the cursor below the sentence, press CTRL + V or right click select Paste.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
(Copy and Paste)
6. Select the first sentence, highlight it the press CTRL + B or click the bold button under
Home Tab > Font Group.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
(This will make the text in the first sentence bold)
7. Select the 2nd sentence, highlight then press CTRL + I or click the italic button under
Font Group.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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(All text will change to italic)
8. Highlight 3rd sentence, press CTRL + U or click Underline button
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
(Sentence will have underline)
9. On the 4th sentence, highlight the word lazy, then select font color button. Select the
desired color under Color Palette.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
(This will change the color of the word)
Bullets and Numbering
This option will create a bulleted list and numbered list. This is usually used to create a list,
an outline to apply in the document.
1. Select the Home Tab > Paragraph Group to select the Bullets and Numbering button.
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Text Alignment
This feature will help user in aligning the text in different positions like Left, Right, Center,
and Justify Alignment under Paragraph Group.
PAGE SET UP AND PROPERTIES
Page Format/Layout
This topic provides useful ways to enhance and manipulate the pages of the document.
Paper Size, Orientation, and Margins
1. To set the orientation of the page, user must refer to Page Layout Tab > Page Setup
Select the Margins Button adjust the Margins of the page.
2. User can select from the Margins list but user can also customize by clicking Custom
Margins
3. User can also change the Paper Size and Orientation in the Paper Tab or user may
refer to Page Setup Group for the Orientation and Size Button
Changing the Column
Pages of the document can be partitioned into different columns.
1. Select Columns from Page Setup Group. Number of Columns to choose will display.
Adding Page Borders
1. Click Design Tab then click Page Borders from Page Background Group
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2. Under the Page Border Tab > Settings, select Box then click OK Button.
3. It will display the Page Border on the page. User may also edit the thickness of the
border and border style. Select Page Borders > Style
4. User may also select other Page Border design under Art. Choose your design then click
OK Button.
Adding Watermark
Some documents contain watermark to mark some text in the document like Confidential,
Sample, etc.
1. From the Design Tab > Page Background Group > Watermark.
2. Select Confidential 1. A background text will then appear to the page. User may
apply different text, click Custom Watermark.
3. Select option Text Watermark then type your desired text under Text, click OK
Button.
Name:_________Mart Zedrick T. Moratin____________
Course, Yr&Sec: __________BEED 1-E_______________
Date Submitted: ________Oct, 7 2020______________
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Lesson 3: Activity 3
Create your own Bio data based on the data and format below.
Indicate your personal information and place a Watermark Bio data.
BIO DATA
I. PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Name : Mart Zedrick Moratin
Address : 149 Vacante Bautista Pangasinan
Birthday : November 20 2001
Birthplace : Paranaque City
Nationality : Filipino
Age : 18
Gender : Male
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary School : Silverio Annex Elementary School
Date Graduated : March 2014
Awards Received : None
High School Graduated : Paranaque National High School
Date Graduated : April 2020
Awards Received : with honors
III. FAMILY BACKGROUND
Father’s Name : Eric F. Moratin
Occupation : Company Driver
Mother’s Name : Marites T. Moratin
Occupation : OFW
Number of Siblings :1
IV. CHARACTER REFERENCES (Not related to you)
Name Contact Number
1. James Yves Perez________ ___________________________
2. _____ Harley Ken Loy___________ ___________________________
3. ______Ivan Chester Paz_________ ___________________________
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