Finding resources and demonstrating to students could definitely be achieved by way of video tutorial and Internet examples. I believe the IST text, Information and Software Technology, Grover 2011, provides a clear easy to read explanation of the topics with good graphics and interesting activities and tasks for a range of learners.
The following You Tube video is a short presentation that is simple to read, follow and understand briefly explaining with graphics and short notes on the various software
Video1. Types of Software. You Tube 2012.
Software Resources
A number of very useful mostly FREE web sites were presented that will assist in teaching. One of the sites, Gliffy, I have suggested as a resources to assist students design flow charts when designing software programs.
Video 2. How To Build A Website. Wix.com. 2012
Wix.com - Website creating site, that is ideal for beginners. The video makes it look very simple and professional.
GoogleSites - Is an ideal site for students to assist co-ordinating group work activities. There are a number of different "sites" that a group can select. There are built in Gantt charts with the software providing a tidy and professional platform for the students.
Gliffy.com - Is an on line diagramming application that provides examples of charts, flow charts, floor plans that student and teachers can use.
Bubbl.us - is used widely in primary schools that provides mapping software that can be collaborated with others.
Stop Motion - is a software program to assist with photography and animated films.
Sticky notes - is loaded on Windows & and as the name suggests, you can add a sticky note onto your screen as reminders etc.
LessonLAMS.com - is a free lesson delivery system. This looks like a terrific tool to use to set an activity for students with an introduction/welcome and then a list of activities the students can follow and complete. I can allocate parameters to the students with a progress bar showing where they are up to in the activity.
Reference
Cameron,L (2012). Lecture 9: Software [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from ACU http://leo.acu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4573
Video 1 - Types of Software retrieved from You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J96MazCt1uI
Video 2 - How to Build a Website from You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs1XSq-qxmA
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