1. Technology Handbook Ethical Computer use

2. Ethical Computer Use List and explain 2 tips on responsible ethical computer use at school. List and explain 2 tips on responsible ethical computer use at school. –Ask before downloading large files –Do not abuse school e-mail system –Ask before downloading files What is plagiarism? Why is it unethical? What is plagiarism? Why is it unethical? Give an example of plagiarism - Take somebody else’s ideas as your own - It is stealing You may use quotes from your sources but make sure you identify them.

3. Copyright Laws Define copyrights and explain 3 misconceptions about copyrights Define copyrights and explain 3 misconceptions about copyrights –Copyright is a law that protects original work. –Misconceptions Work that is not marked as copyrighted is not protected Work that is not marked as copyrighted is not protected Material is changed therefore it is no longer copyright Material is changed therefore it is no longer copyright Material can be reprinted because because it is considered “fair use”. Material can be reprinted because because it is considered “fair use”.

4. Safe Surfing List 3 safe surfing tips to consider protecting your privacy and personal information List 3 safe surfing tips to consider protecting your privacy and personal information –Know who you are giving the information to –Reason for the information –Remain anonymous Give 3 examples of ways to avoid physical stress at the computer Give 3 examples of ways to avoid physical stress at the computer –A chair with strong back support –Wrists remain straight when typing –Enough light in the room

5. Online Resources List and give an example of the following online resources and note their websites: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias List and give an example of the following online resources and note their websites: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias –Dictionaries www.dictionary.com www.dictionary.com www.dictionary.com www.onelook.com www.onelook.com www.onelook.com www.m-w.com www.m-w.com www.m-w.com www.thesaurus.com www.thesaurus.com www.thesaurus.com –Encyclopedias www.britannica.com www.britannica.com www.britannica.com www.worldbookonline.com www.worldbookonline.com www.worldbookonline.com www.encarta.com www.encarta.com www.encarta.com

6. Etiquette for Digital Communication List and explain4 tips on general netiquette guidelines List and explain4 tips on general netiquette guidelines –Do not “flame.” –Do not “spam.” –Do not SHOUT –Do not distribute copyright material Explain 4 etiquette tips for email Explain 4 etiquette tips for email –No large attachments –Trim off unnecessary information on e-mails –Communication should be appropriate –Never forward chain e-mails

7. Etiquette for Digital Communication Explain 4 etiquette tips for chat rooms Explain 4 etiquette tips for chat rooms –Research a chat room before participating –Remain anonymous –Take turns with the conversation –Beware of lurkers Explain 3 etiquette tips for newsgroups Explain 3 etiquette tips for newsgroups –Stay on topic –Avoid flaming –Know your facts

8. Tips for Using the Internet for Research List 3 unique online research tools and their websites. Explain what they would be used for. List 3 unique online research tools and their websites. Explain what they would be used for. –www.itools.com : search the Web, discussion groups, dictionaries www.itools.com –www.refdesk.com : search different Web resources www.refdesk.com –www.elibrary.com: search periodicals, newswires, books, maps www.elibrary.com Explain 2 tips for searching for information on the internet using a search engine like Google. Explain 2 tips for searching for information on the internet using a search engine like Google. –Use quotes around your search – “sports medicine” –Use the word NEAR – sports NEAR medicine –Use the minus sign to exclude a word or words – “sports medicine” - baseball

9. How to Evaluate Web Sites Explain 3 components to consider in determining whether a website is providing trustworthy information Explain 3 components to consider in determining whether a website is providing trustworthy information –Authorship: who is the author; research the author –Accuracy: check for spelling and grammatical errors; look for bibliography –Sponsorship/Publishing: Why has it been posted on that particular domain? Are they selling or promoting

10. Word Processing Tips and Tools What is word processing software used for? What is word processing software used for? –Used to type and edit documents – reports, letters, essays, etc