Computer Studies - Junior Secondary 2 - Responsible use of computer and the internet

Responsible use of computer and the internet

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Term: 1st Term

Week: 1

Class: Junior Secondary School 2

Age: 13 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject:      Computer studies

Topic:-       Responsible uses of computer and the internet

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Discuss basic security measures that can b taken to prevent damage of the computer system
  2. Give reasons for taking care of the computer

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on word processing

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She discusses basic security measures that can be taken to prevent damage of the computer system

 

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She gives reasons why the computer system should be taken care of

Students pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

RESPONSIBLE USE OF COMPUTER AND INTERNET

The following are the basic security measures taken to prevent damage to the computer system.

  1. There must be adequate ventilation.
  2. Adequate space must be allowed between each system unit.
  3. Avoid dust by using a cover.
  4. Avoid moisture.
  5. Provision of air conditioners and fans or other cooling machines.
  6. Provision of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and other electrical appliances to avoid loss of information and electrical damage to the system.
  7. Adequate care must be taken with storage devices like diskettes, flash drives, CD/DVD writer drives, etc.
  8. Disallow an unauthorized user from having access to your computer.
  9. Ensure maximum security of files and information on the computer.
  10. Provide computer with anti-virus program to avoid viruses.
  11. Avoiding food particles dropping into the system.
  12. Unplug the system when not in use for a long.
  13. Check your email regularly.
  14. Give prompt and polite responses to emails.

 

REASONS FOR TAKING CARE OF THE COMPUTER

  1. To avoid damage to files
  2. To protect the system
  3. To prolong the life of the system
  4. To make the user comfortable for maximum efficiency.

EVALUATION:    1. List and explain six basic security measures that can be taken to prevent damage to the computer system

  1. Give four reasons why we should take care of the computer system

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively