1. 1.0 Computer Lab Regulations 1.1 Computer Lab Rules 1.2 User 1.3 Equipment 1.4 Data and User Security

2. Computer Lab Rules Can you state the rules for our school computer lab??? ? ? ?

3. What you should do:

4.  Scan diskettes and external storage before using them  Report all problems related to the system to the teacher  Be responsible when using the facilities  Turn off the computer after use  Use the internet for educational purposes only  Keep the lab clean and tidy at all time

5. What you shouldn’t do:  Enter the lab without permission by the teacher  Repair or tamper with computer lab equipment  Remove or load any software into the computer  Bring bags, food and drinks into the lab  Move any equipment from its original position such as the chairs…

6. Practice Computer lab rules True or False question: copy and answer the questions in your exercise book

7. True or False Questions: _____ students can play games in the school computer lab _____ students cannot brings bags, food and drink into the lab _____students can install games in the lab _____ students can throw the rubbish in the lab

8. True or False Questions: _____ students can enter the lab without any permission _____ students can change the wallpaper desktop of the computer lab _____ students can save their works in the computer

9. True or False Questions: _____ students can alter the position of the computer _____ students can save works in computer hard disk _____ students turn off the computer after use

10. Handle Equipment responsibly How you should deal with computer lab equipment??? ? ? ?

11. Handle equipment responsibly Acting in a professional manner Ensuring that the facilities are clean and comfortable Ensuring a relatively quite work environment Ensuring that signage is of a high standard

12. Acting in a professional manner Being aware of school policies and procedures Keeping a neat personal appearance Working in a quite and respectful manner

13. Ensuring that the facilities are clean and comfortable Disposing of food and drink packaging and containers Ensuring that recycling bins are free of garbage Pushing unused chairs under desk Cleaning monitors, keyboard and white board as required

14. Ensuring a relatively quite work environment Aware: –Loud or boisterous behaviors –Excessive talking between individuals who are not working quietly –Individuals who appear annoyed by their surroundings Acting: –Ensuring that the individual is bothering others –Suggesting earphones

15. Ensuring that signage is of a high standard Ensuring that the message is clear and complete Removing old signage Ensuring that the message is always up- to-date

16. Importance of password and username Passwords remain the most crucial factor in personal computer security Cannot be retrieve or refunded due to damage When do you usually use the username and password???

17. Importance of password Password ensure the security and confidentiality of data that is stored on various workstations and servers. Some of this data includes student’s name, grades, timetable etc Caution!!! As a user, you have to make sure that your account passwords are difficult to guess and confidential !!!

18. Did you know that… A weak password can allow viruses to gain access to your computer and spread through the network An easy-to-guess password can allow hackers to use you computer to hack into other’s computer Hackers can use your e-mail account to send malicious messages to everyone in your address book, inbox and others. You also can be held legally responsible for any damages caused by someone who using your account

19. Choosing the right password Don’t use  Proper names : your full name  Words from the dictionary  Common character sequences : 12345…  Derivatives of user IDs  Personal details: your name, birthdates

20. Choosing the right password Do:  Create passwords that are at least 6 characters in length  Create passwords that are difficult to guess  Use alphabetic and non-alphabetic characters when creating a new password  Vary the case of the letters: AaaBvG

21. Data and User Security How to maintain the security and confidentiality of information stored on the computer: Keep passwords confidential and change them frequently Understands and use the security features available on the computer such as log in passwords, firewall… Protect the computers against viruses

22. Questions and Answer ? ? ?

23. Next week lesson: 2.0 Lab Organization –Organization Chart –Log Book Ethics in Using Computer –Copyright –Unethical Use of Computers

24. That’s all Thank You