1. Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education
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2. 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
Computer Viruses
New virus programs found every day
Boot sector virus
File virus
Worm
Trojan horse
Macro virus
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3. Signs of a Virus Infection
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4. Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards
Computer Viruses
Logic bomb
Time bomb
Michelangelo virus
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5. 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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6. Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards
Unauthorized Access and Use
Crackers and hackers
Access controls
Identification
Authentication
Selecting a password
Protecting your password
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7. 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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Hardware Theft and Vandalism
Cable lock devices
Portable equipment warrants special considerations
Computer vandalism
Cutting cables
Deleting software
Smashing computer
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9. Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards
Software Theft
Software piracy
Software license
Single-user license
Product activation
Shareware and freeware
Site license
Network site license
Community site license
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10. Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards
System Failure
Undervoltage
Brownout
Blackout
Overvoltage (powersurge)
Spike
Surge protector
Surge protector with phone line protection
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
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11. Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards
Backup Procedures
Backup
Duplicate of a file, program, or disk that may be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed
Backup procedures policies in schools and school districts
Backup programs
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12. Ethics and the Information Age
Computer ethics
Moral guidelines that govern the use of computers, networks, and information systems
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15. Ethics and the Information Age
Phishing
attempting to obtain personal and financial information
Spam
An unsolicited mess or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once
Average user receives more than 1,000 spam messages each year
Anti-spam campaigns
Anti-spam program
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16. Ethics and the Information Age
Privacy Laws
Business or government agencies should only collect information necessary to carry out their functions
Restrict data access to those who must use it to perform job duties
Release personal information only after agreement to disclosure by individual
Must inform the individual when collecting information
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17. 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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18. Ethics and the Information Age
Copyright Laws
Copyright Act of 1976
Illegal copying
Fair use
Copyright information on Web pages
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19. Ethics and the Information Age
Copyright Laws
Teacher and student Web pages
Copyright laws do protect these pages
Public domain Web sites
CD-ROM with images, graphics, audio, and video clips
Guidelines for creating Web pages
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21. 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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22. Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials
Recent Government Actions
Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act
Every site designated .kids will be a safe zone for children
Children’s Internet Protection Act
Protects children from obscene, pornographic, and other information considered to be harmful to minors
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23. Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials
Parental Controls
Rating systems
ICRA
Filtering software programs
Check Internet browser’s history
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24. Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials
Educational Controls
Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)
Use of network is a privilege, not a right
Behave as if you are a guest on the Internet
Rules concerning objectionable sites
Rules concerning copyright issues
Outline proper use of equipment
Online safety and personal information
Consequences of violating rules
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25. 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
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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28. Emerging Technologies
The Web offers enormous potential for expanding the classroom
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29. 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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30. Emerging Technologies
Educational Software on DVD
Information, graphics, animations, video, and interactive links
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31. 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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32. Emerging Technologies
Federal Accessibility Initiative
Technology should be available to people with disabilities
Section 508
WebXACT
Text equivalents for all non-text elements
Summaries of graphs and charts
All information displayed in color available without color
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33. 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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34. Florida Virtual School
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35. Emerging Technologies
A World Without Wires
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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