WebQuests
o Use the Internet for investigation and problem solving
Online learning
Computer-based learning
Simulations
Online Learning
Technological Innovations
Artificial intelligence
o Computer software that processes information on its own without human intervention
Genetic engineering
o Involves changing the DNA in a living organism
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Genetic Engineering
Virtual reality
o An artificial environment that feels like a real environment
Computing trends
o Nanotechnology
o Optical computing
o Quantum computing
Work and Play
Global economy
o Knowledge is the greatest asset.
Electronic commerce
o Changing the way the world does business
The workplace
o Information management has changed.
o Groupware makes business communication and collaboration easier.
o Telecommuting provides advantages to both employer and employee.
Our Personal Lives
Technology is present in nearly every phase of our daily lives.
o ATMs and other financial activities
o Transportation
o Education
o Shopping
o Communication
o Medical treatment
Technological Issues
Misuse of information
o Copyright violations
o Plagiarism
Computer crimes
o Computer fraud
o Computer hacking
o Computer viruses
o Data diddling
Computer Security
Using Computer Hardware and Software
Damage caused by improper use by employees
Damage caused by improper configurations
Damage caused by natural causes
Illegal copying or use of software
Health Issues
Ergonomics-related concerns
o Prolonged keyboard use can result in carpal tunnel syndrome.
o Poor lighting can cause eye strain.
o Improper furniture can cause muscle disorders.
o Prolonged use of computers can cause fatigue, headaches, and backaches.
Privacy
Personal information is available online.
o Many companies sell or trade information.
o Information is gathered from online data regarding school, banking, hospitals, insurance companies, and so on.
o This information typically is used for marketing purposes.
Using credit cards to purchase merchandise on the Internet can be risky.
o Some sites are advertised as being secure.
o If sites are not secure, your credit card number can be released and sold.
Security
Security is necessary to keep hardware, software, and data safe.
o Control access to data with passwords or biometric security measures.
o Make security a priority.
o Use firewalls.
o Use antivirus software.
o Back up data regularly.
Protection for Technology Injuries
The Copyright Act of 1976 protects the developers of software.
The Electronic Communication Privacy Act of 1986 prohibits the interception of data communications.
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986
Software Piracy and Counterfeiting Amendment of 1983
Summary
Technology is having a tremendous impact on education.
Many people predict that technology will change the entire structure of education.
The Internet and the World Wide Web are the biggest factors affecting education today.
Some people predict an antitechnology backlash.
Electronic commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services using the Internet.
Digital cash allows someone to pay online by transmitting a number from one computer to another.
New jobs and new job categories are being developed because of the Internet and electronic commerce.
Some technological advances are voice recognition, nonlethal weapons, space travel, flying cars, smart shoes and smart seats, clothes that fight odors, and electronic shopping.
Computer crime has become a major problem, costing companies billions of dollars annually.
Computer fraud is conduct that involves the manipulation of a computer or computer data for dishonest profit.
Computer hacking involves invading someone else’s computer. Sometimes it is done for financial gain and sometimes just as a prank.
A computer virus is a program that has been written to cause corruption of data on a computer.
To protect against viruses, install and keep an antivirus program running on your computer.
Be sure to update regularly.
Computer security is necessary in order to keep hardware, software, and data safe from harm or destruction.
The most common way to control access to data is to use passwords.
Illegally copying and using software is called software piracy. It has cost companies millions of dollars in lost sales.
Laws have been passed in an effort to assist those who have been injured by computer crimes and offenses.
Many computer crimes are difficult to prove and prosecute.
