Chapter 8

Chapter 8 is about security issues,ethics, and emerging technologies in education. A computer security risk can cause a lot of damage to computer equipment

Let me just add in my personal experience with a computer security risks...My computer jumped out of my arms over spring break and fell hard core onto the floor. the screen cracked and it was completely dead =( Its now on vacation to the Gateway warehouse to be fixed. I am with out a computer for a month now. HOW SAD IS THAT?? I'm a little frazzled to say the least.

Anyway a computer crime is any illegal act involving a computer. This includes unauthorized access and use (like a hacker-a person who tries to break into a computer usually with the intent of stealing or corrupting data. Computer viruses are also designed to corrupt data in a computer. there are three main types of viruses. the first is a boot sector virus that replaces the boot program which is used to start the computer. the second is a file virus which inserts virus codes into program files on the computer. the third main type of virus is a macro virus which uses the macro language of an application to hide the virus. there are several different programs that can be used to keep a program from getting a virus. for example virus detection and removal software such as Norton antivirus, and spy sweeper. these programs protect computers and networks from viruses.

Internet ethics are important in education because students have to be restricted to being able to use objectionable materials on the Internet. with educational con trolls like AUP regulate rules on school district computers. these rules are designed to emerge educational technologies that will influence public education in a positive way.

Last week we did our PowerPoint's. YAYYY PowerPoint!!! =)