2. Technology…ain’t it fun? Have you ever had a bad day that involved a computer? Share your experience with a partner

5. NO food or drink near the computers Where should we keep them? –At your desk –In your back pack –The trash –AWAY from equipment But WHHHYYYYY???

6. What happens when you spill a drink on a computerWhat happens when you spill a drink on a computer

7. Put backpacks on back of chair or under table –Out of walkways –Not on computers, keyboards, etc –Fire hazards

8. Cell phones –Put in book bag –Cell phone policy –Not a charging station.

9. Materials Needed –Binder –Paper –Writing utensil (pen, pencil) Items NOT needed –Sports equipment –Band instruments –Projects from other classes

10. Computer cords – TAKE A LOOK

12. Q: What does this cord do? A: Connects the computer to: –School network (Shared Drives, Home Drive, etc) –Internet –Printers Problem: The Student Shared is not showing up under MY COMPUTER Solution(s): –Check network cable (both ends) –Log off and log back on, Restart

14. Q: What does this cord do? A: Connects the computer to: –Display Problem: My computer screen is black Solution(s): –Check that VGA cable is plugged in (both ends) –Check power of computer & monitor

16. Q: What does this cord do? A: Connects the computer or monitor to: –Power Supply Problem: My computer or monitor won’t turn on Solution(s): –Check power supply (both ends) –Check surge protector power

18. Q: What does this cord do? A: USB, Keyboard and Mouse –USB – usually mouse –Green – another mouse option –Purple – keyboard Problem: My mouse or keyboard doesn’t work Solution(s): –Check that cords are plugged in to the right port (they are labeled) –For USB mouse – try another USB port

20. Q: What does this cord do? A: Connects the speakers to the computer Problem: I can’t hear any sound Solution(s): –Check that cord is plugged in to the green port on the back (or head phone port on the front) –Turn speakers on

22. Q: What does it do? A: Provides power for multiple devices at once Problem: All of the computers went out at once Reason: –(Most likely) Someone kicked the surge protector off –Power surge Solution: Check surge protector and reboot computers

23. Keep hands and feet away from electrical cables –Under computer desks is not a foot rest –Avoid pulling on computers and monitors to prevent unplugging them USB cords, monitor cables, keyboard and mouse cables are ok to touch Avoid touching electrical cables and surge protectors

24. No running or horseplay Keep your hands to yourself –Computer etiquette –“My” computer Printer etiquette –Check your documents before you print –Ask for permission to print –Do not line up at the printer (one student at a time at the printer) –HP 4250 – learn it, LOVE IT, WRITE IT DOWN, tattoo it in your brain

25. The study of the relationship between workers and their environment, especially the equipment they use. (Dictionary.com) Proper Ergonomics includes the following: –Sitting with back straight, shoulders relaxed, feet flat on floor –Adjust chair height so eyes are level or slightly higher than the monitor –Keep wrists straight while using keyboard and mouse Future health problems that could occur from not developing proper habits: –Back/neck strain –Carpal tunnel syndrome –Repetitive stress syndrome

26. Causes of Neck Strain –Too much time in awkward position Hunched over steering wheel or computer Holding phone in crook of neck –Sleeping in position that strains the neck –Any form of neck trauma Whiplash Fall Symptoms –Difficulty and pain when moving or rotating the head or neck –Stiffness in back or neck

27. What is it? When the nerve that connects the fingers to the muscles becomes compressed because of swelling Causes of Carpal Tunnel –Excessive, repetitive movements of the wrist and hands –Most causes are unknown Symptoms –Fingers fall asleep at night –Burning pain and numbness in forearm

28. Health conditions and diseases make it more likely –Exercise, stay healthy, avoid smoking Use ergonomic guidelines Proper body mechanics Evaluate daily routine – could changes be made? Take frequent breaks –Rest –Change positions –Alternate with another activity

29. An injury to a part of the body that is caused by overusing or exerting too much stress on that body part Result from using the body in a way it is not designed for or capable of comfortably working

31. How to tell if a website is safe for using personal information. Sharing personal information on the web. Posting pictures on the internet (and how they can never be taken back) How they don’t really know who is on the other side of a chat room or instant messaging