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Safety measures in using the computer

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Term: 1st Term

Week: 3

Class: Junior Secondary School 2

Age: 13 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject:      Computer studies

Topic:-       Safety measures in using the computer

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

  1. Outline what protecting a computer entails
  2. State some safety measures to protect computer users

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 abuse and misuse of the computer and internet

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She outlines what protecting the computer entails

 

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She further states and explains ways the computer can be protected   

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

SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE COMPUTER AND ITS USERS

The computer laboratory is a place where students learn practical uses of a computer, such as programming, how to use a spreadsheet program etc. There are safety rules that need to be applied in a computer lab that protect students and the computers themselves.

 

Protecting a computer consists of the following:

  • Unwanted programs from installation.
  • Unauthorized users from spying on private data and accidental visits to dangerous networks that contain viruses and spyware.

In a nutshell, safety measures of computer are about keeping computers from things that can render it useless.

 

SAFETY MEASURES FOR COMPUTER USERS

Due to ever increasing usage of computers, it is important for computer users to protect themselves against any hazard.

The following are safety measures that will safeguard the computer users:

  1. Blink your eyebrows to reduce dryness.
  2. The top of your eyebrows should be leveled with the top of the screen.
  3. Adjust the chair setting to adapt your body for the proper height and lumbar support.
  4. Shake your hands periodically when typing for a long periods of time.
  5. Reduce the need to reach for items by moving frequently used things such as telephones and files closer.
  6. Take frequent short breaks when performing repetitive task

 

SAFETY RULES IN THE COMPUTER LABORATORY

  1. Surge Protectors:A surge protector is used to protect computer from electrical surges that can damage components and destroy important information.
  2. Static Mat:Place every laboratory computer on static mat.
  3. Moving Equipment: When moving components within the lab, be sure to look out for cables on the floor to avoid tripping.
  4. Liquids:Keep all liquids Away from computers and electrical equipment in the lab.
  5. Personal Information: A computer laboratory is not the place for students to enter their personal information on websites.

 

EVALUATION:    1. Outline four ways we can be safe as computer users

  1. List and explain four safety rules to be observed in the computer laboratory

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively