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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