Title: CAN I GET IN TROUBLE USING A COMPUTER?
Grade: 10th Subject: Business Class: Computer Technology
Purpose
True computer literacy is not just knowing how to make use of computers and computational ideas. It is knowing when it is appropriate to do so. (Seymour Papert, in Mindstorms)
This unit will be done after we have had units on word processing, Internet and PowerPoint. The students will work in cooperative learning teams (3 to 4 students) to research one of the topics within the objectives. They will then prepare a written report using correct format and a PowerPoint presentation correctly citing sources. This unit will help them apply the computer skills they have used in previous units as well as learn about the importance of ethics with regards to computer technology. This unit will be a way for students to present skills for standards 03, 05, 06, and 08. A sample presentation and a rubric will be given so students will know the requirements. Students will present their information to the class and prepare test questions from their presentations. Students will be tested on the questions prepared by the students as well as additional questions prepared by the instructor.
Objective
Utah State Objectives of the lesson:
Standard 0000-02 Students will develop knowledge of computer basics and use an operating system.
Objective 0207 Identify viruses and destructive programs. Understand the importance of vigilance in their detection, prevention, and repair.
Standard 0000-05 Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to computer technology. Each student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
Objective 0501 Copyright and license law regarding software, database contents, Internet publications, and other published materials.
Objective 0502 Ethics relating to posting and citing Internet information resources.
Objective 0503 The role of an Acceptable Use Policy.
Objective 0504 Rights of privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility with respect to computer-based information.
My Objectives of the lesson (changing €an understanding€):
Students will identify viruses and destructive programs.
Students will explain the importance of vigilance in their detection, prevention, and repair.
Students will associate copyright and licensing laws with various real-life situations.
Students will cite Internet information resources correctly in reports and presentations.
Students will summarize purpose of Acceptable Use Policy.
Students will describe and apply rights of privacy, accuracy, property and accessibility with respect to computer-based information.
McRel Standards and Benchmarks:
Standard 36: Understands plans and procedures for maintaining the security of information systems.
http://www.mcrel.org/careerstandards/output.asp?subject=Business&standard=36
BD(BE,97;S2I,31;TE,83)
Knows effective controls for maintenance of confidentiality in information systems facilities, data, communications, and applications (e.g., passwords, restricted access).
BD(S2E,31)
Knows precautions that can be taken to protect against electronic viruses and computer crime.
Standard 37: Establishes and uses a personal code of ethics for information systems uses and management.
http://www.mcrel.org/careerstandards/output.asp?subject=Business&standard=37
BD(BE,98)
Knows ethical issues and problems relating to information systems (e.g., privacy, property, access)
Materials
- Handouts: Survey, Presentation Instruction Sheet and Rubric, Planning Sheets
- Sign up Sheet
- Sample PowerPoint Presentation
- Computers, SmartBoard, Projector
- Word, PowerPoint, Internet
Procedures
- Give students two surveys a few days before starting this unit so they will have time to survey two business people.
- Show example of PowerPoint presentation (Viruses).
- Give handouts and have teams sign up for presentation topics.
- Review PowerPoint concepts and Internet concepts learned in previous units.
- Discuss Presentation guidelines.
- Have students research topics on the Internet.
- Have students prepare written report following format learned in previous unit.
- Have students prepare presentations and present to class members.
- Have students type test questions from their presentation.
- Review concepts using a game. Create game from test question concepts and objectives.
- Take unit test using questions from students plus additional questions as needed.
Extensions
- Students will be able to follow correct copyright laws as well as post and cite information resources correctly in their English classes, as well as any other class that requires research.
Readings
- Discovering Computers: A Link to the Future
Shelly, Cashman, Waggoner, Waggoner, Thompson Publishing.
- Microsoft Office 2000 enhanced edition
Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat, Thompson Publishing.
Links
Presentation Topics
Security
€ Computer Viruses, Virus Detection and Removal (sample)
€ Theft
€ System Failure, Backup Procedures, and Disaster Recover Plan
Information Privacy
€ Unauthorized Collection and Use of Information
€ Employee Monitoring
€ Rights of privacy, accuracy, property and accessibility with respect to computer-based information.
Ethics
€ Information Accuracy, Authority, Currency and Relevance
€ Codes of Conduct and the role of Acceptable Use Policy
€ Internet Security and Privacy
€ Copyright and license laws regarding software, database contents, Internet publications, and other published materials
€ Ethics relating to posting and citing Internet information resources as well as other sources.
