Using the Internet in the Classroom

COMPUTER AND COMPUTER TOOLS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING: 

COMPUTER AND COMPUTER TOOLS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Using the Internet in the Classroom: 

Using the Internet in the Classroom

Common Search Commands : 

Common Search Commands “ ___ ” Double quotes

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“ ___ ” - Double quotes, implying that you want search results that contain that exact phrasing , with no changes to the order of the words. “ Diploma in Professional Education ” the exact phrase Diploma in Professional Education

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' - ' Minus Sign

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' - ' - Using the minus sign this is useful when you know certain words that'll sway your search in a direction you don't want it to go. CITE – school the word CITE but NOT the word school

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' OR '

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' OR ' – By using the OR search command you're saying that you want to search for one of two phrases, like ‘ CNU OR CITE ’ , with the OR in all-caps .

Evaluating sources in: 

Evaluating sources in

Information is everywhere on the Internet, this information exists in a large variety of kinds and purpose.: 

Information is everywhere on the Internet, this information exists in a large variety of kinds and purpose. VARIETY Facts Opinions Stories Interpretations Statistics PURPOSE To inform To persuade To sell To present a viewpoint And to create or change an attitude or belief

Getting Started: Screening Information : 

Getting Started: Screening Information Pre-evaluation Ask yourself what exactly you are looking for. Select Sources Likely to be Reliable "What kind of source would be the most credible for providing information in this particular case?"

The CARS Checklist for Research Source Evaluation : 

The CARS Checklist for Research Source Evaluation Credibility trustworthy source, author’s credentials, evidence of quality control, known or respected authority, organizational support. Accuracy up to date, factual, detailed, exact, comprehensive, audience and purpose reflect intentions of completeness and accuracy.. Reasonableness fair, balanced, objective, reasoned, no conflict of interest, absence of fallacies or slanted tone. Support listed sources, contact information, available corroboration, claims supported, documentation supplied.

Computer Virus: 

Computer Virus

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Computer Virus A virus is a self-replicating program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable code or documents. Viruses are one of the several types of malicious software or malware .

Types of Viruses: 

Types of Viruses 1. Trojan - is a virus that hides itself inside another legitimate program. 2. Worm - is a program that replicates itself over and over in the computer’s memory until the computer can barely function.

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3. Time bomb is a virus which lies dormant until a certain date or time or for a period of time. 4 . Rootkits are capable of obtaining privileged access to a computer and hiding from common antivirus scans.

Virus are spread through:: 

Virus are spread through: Downloads from the Internet Pirated Software Exchange of flash drive E-mail attachments and in emails themselves In documents it can be hidden in ordinary documents like spreadsheets and presentation

Symptoms of a computer virus: 

Symptoms of a computer virus 1. Computer runs slower than usual. 2. Computer stops responding, or it locks up frequently 3. Computer crashes, then restarts every few minutes 4. Applications on the computer do not work correctly 5. Disks or disk drives are inaccessible.

Tips for Protecting Virus: 

Tips for Protecting Virus

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1. Install good anti-virus software and update it on a regular basis. 2. Scan all flash drive before reading them. 3. Don’t download e-mail attachment from unknown sources. 4. Do not download files/software from unknown internet sites. 5. Be knowledgeable about computer viruses.

Prepare for the Worst – and Backup! : 

Prepare for the Worst – and Backup! External Hard drives or thumb drive Extremely easy, but also not very secure because of the plug-and-play nature.

Optical Formats : 

Optical Formats CD and DVD-ROM discs remain one of the most secure backup options Inconvenient but very secure

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THE END PREPARED BY: MICHAEL MINGO