Teachers Discovering ComputersIntegrating Technology and

Digital Media in the Classroom5th Edition

Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education

Chapter 8

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Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards

Computer security risk - Any event or action that has the potential of causing a loss of computer equipment, software, data and information, or processing capability

Any illegal act involving a computer generally is referred to as a computer crime

Computer Viruses New virus programs found every day Boot sector virus File virus Worm Trojan horse Macro virus

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Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards

Virus Detection and Removal Antivirus programs Popular antivirus

programs Many options to using

antivirus software Rescue disk

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Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards

Possessed Objects and Biometric Devices A possessed object is any item that you must carry

to gain access to a computer Badges, cards, smart cards, and keys

Personal Identification Number (PIN) Biometric devices authenticate a person’s identity

with a physical characteristic

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Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards

Firewall A security system consisting of hardware and/or

software that prevents unauthorized access to data and information on a network

Proxy server Personal firewall

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Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards

Hardware Theft and Vandalism Cable lock devices Portable equipment warrants special

considerations Computer vandalism

Cutting cables Deleting software Smashing computer

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Ethics and the Information Age

Computer ethics Moral guidelines that govern the use of computers,

networks, and information systems

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Ethics and the Information Age

Information Privacy The right of individuals and organizations to deny

or restrict the collection and use of information about them

Unauthorized collection and use of information Electronic profiles Federal and state laws

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Ethics and the Information Age

Phishing Email attempting to obtain personal and financial

information Spam

An unsolicited e-mail mess or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once

Average user receives more than 1,000 spam e-mail messages each year

Anti-spam campaigns Anti-spam program

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Ethics and the Information Age

Employee and Student Monitoring Use of computers to observe, record, view, and

review an individual’s use of a computer Policies of computer use Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

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Ethics and the Information Age

Copyright Laws Copyright Act of 1976 Illegal copying Fair use

Copyright information on Web pages

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Ethics and the Information Age

Copyright Laws Teacher and student

Web pages Copyright laws do

protect these pages Public domain Web

sites CDs and DVDs with

images, graphics, audio, and video clips

Guidelines for creating Web pages

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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials

Three categories of objectionable material Pornographic material Racist literature, gambling Incorrect or inappropriate material

Inaccurate information

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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials

Recent Government Actions Children’s Internet Protection Act

Protects children from obscene, pornographic, and other information considered to be harmful to minors

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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials

Parental Controls Rating systems

ICRA

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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials

Parental Controls Filtering software

programs

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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials

Parental Controls Filtering software Check Internet browser’s history

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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials

Educational Controls Curriculum pages

Acts as guides for students Sites are pre-evaluated by teachers Eliminates typing mistakes when typing URLs

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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials

Educational Controls Teacher observation

Final measure to prevent students from accessing objectionable and inappropriate materials

Instruct students on use of Back button on the browser

Understanding of ethical concepts

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Health Issues

Computers and Health Issues Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Hand Exercises Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

Techniques to ease eyestrain

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Health Issues

Ergonomics An applied science devoted to incorporating

comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace

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Emerging Technologies

The World Wide Web Most K-12 schools are on the Internet The federal government is committed to high-

speed Internet access in every classroom Speed will increase Full-motion video on demand Instant access to Web-based educational

programs

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Emerging Technologies

Assistive Technologies Technologies that modify

or adapt the classroom for special learning needs

Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Amendment of 1997

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Emerging Technologies

Web- and Video-Enhanced Digital Textbooks Web site is continuously updated and maintained

Web-Based Distance Learning All instruction provided via the Web Still evolving Useful for specialized classes not available in all

schools

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Emerging Technologies

Wireless Technologies Allows teachers and students to connect to a truly

global network Wireless computers will ensure that educational

technology is used seamlessly and at the point of instruction

Small, inexpensive computers ensure that all children have access to their lessons and the World from both home and school

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Syllabus Changes

NO CLASS AUGUST 3rd

Final = July 29th

July 20th, 22nd =work on presentation July 27th= Presentations July 29th last class=final

Multimedia Presentations-

1. Find partner

2. Begin brainstorming and planning presentation based on chapter assigned to you.

3. http://may2010edtech.pbworks.com/Multimedia-Presentations

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