Lesson 01:

Computer Lab Regulations

Lab Organisation

Ethics in Using Computer

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Showing and explaining computer lab rules in

the computer lab.

2. Reporting on observation of practical lab rules using worksheets.

3. Explaining procedures for responsible care of equipment.

4. Discussing and listing appropriate ways of

handling equipment.

5. Explaining the importance of password and usernames.

Computer Lab Rules and Regulations

1. Pupils are prohibited to enter the lab unless authorised by the teacher.

2. Scan diskettes/removable drive before using

them.

3. Report all problems related to the system to the teacher.

4. Do not attempt to repair or tamper with lab equipment.

5. Be responsible when using equipment,

software and facilities in the lab.

6. Do not move any equipment from its original position.

7. Do not remove or load any software into the computer.  

8. Do not change the settings in the computer.

9. Save all work in external storage device

and not in the computer.

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10. Do not bring in bags, food and drink into the lab. 11. Turn off the computer accordingly after use.12. Switch off all power supplies before leaving the lab.13. Internet facility is strictly for educational purposes only.14. All users should record the use of computers in the computer log book.15. The lab should be kept clean and tidy at all times.

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Rule One:

• Be nice to the

computers!

• Clean your hands

before using computer.

• Don’t hit or bang

them.

• Be gentle

Extra Information

Rule Two:

• Do not share

personal information

online. • Don't share or

reveal passwords

to other people.

Rule Three:

• Work together and

help each other

Rule Four:

• Always try your best,

and do your best work

Rule Five:

• Go only where the

teacher sends you,

and if you get lost, ask

for help

Rule Six:

• Learn and have fun!

How do you…

• Ask for help?

• Use the rest room?

• Help each other?

• Enter the room?

• Go to a computer?

• Leave your seat?

Before you enter the lab

• Stand in line at the door, facing forward, hands at side or back, not touching others;

• Silently

When you are in the lab

• Sit at your place.

• Listen and follow to the teacher’s instructions.

• Raise your hand when you asking question.

When you are going to computers

• Wait until you are dismissed;

• Go to the computer the teacher assigns you;

• Do not turn on the monitor until you are ask to do so.

When you are working

• Raise your hand if you have questions;

• Keep working while waiting;

• Follow directions, and the rules.

What is an emergency?

• Blood;

• A fight is starting;

• You are about

to go to the bathroom now;

• You see fire.

Helpers

• Let teacher select

them.

• Helpers use words.

• Helpers not allowed to

touch the keyboard.

Leaving class

• Listen and follow directions;

• Stand in line by the door, facing forward, hands at side or back, not touching others, silently.

Organisation Chart

Organisation Chart of A Computer Lab

Organisation Chart of A Computer Lab

The Responsibilities of a Computer Lab Coordinator

• Install currently used software on all computers in a timely and efficient manner.• Periodically examine software to insure accuracy and reliability and correct or reinstall software as necessary.• Secure all software against theft or illegal usage.• Assist in maintaining a disturbance-free environment that is conducive to learning.

• Assist students as quickly as possible with learning process and with hardware and software problems.

• Assist subject teacher class as needed and substitute for class as needed.

• Make sure the lab is open and ready for the students and/or instructors’ use at the beginning of all regularly scheduled class days.

• Participate in professional development to keep current with technology.

The Responsibilities of a Computer Lab Coordinator

Timetable

Sample of Timetables There are four (4) sample timetables to

implement ICTL programme.

• Sample A - Single session secondary school class timetable for ICTL programme

• Sample B - Single session secondary school computer lab timetable for ICTL programme

• Sample C - Double session secondary school class timetable for ICTL programme (form 1 or form 2). ICTL class start before afternoon session school begin.

• Sample D - A double session secondary school computer lab timetable for ICTL programme. Form 1 and form 2 classes for the afternoon session attend their ICTL lessons in the morning session timetable.

Log Book

Types of Log Books

Two types of logbook must be provided in

the lab to monitor the use of lab and computers.

• Computer Lab Log Book

• Computer Log Book.

Usage of A Log Book• Computer Lab Log Book

Every user who enters the lab has to record the details of lab usage in the Computer Lab Log Book.

Usage of A Log Book

• Computer Log Book.

It is provided on each computer table for the user to record computer usage.

Computer Ethics

Computer Ethics

• Computer ethics are the moral guidelines in using the computers.

Ethics of Computer Usage.

1. You shall not use a computer to harm other people.

2. You shall not interfere with other people’s computer files.

3. You shall not snoop around in other people’s computer files

4. You shall not use a computer to steal.

5. You shall not use a computer to bear false witness.

Ethics of Computer Usage.

6. You shall not copy or use proprietary software for which you not paid.

7. You shall not use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.

8. You shall not appropriate other people’s intellectual output.

Ethics of Computer Usage.

9. You shall think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing

10. You shall always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

Meaning of Copyright.

• Copyright is the legal right to be the only producer or seller of a book, song and film.

• Copyright is a form of intellectual property that gives the author of an original work exclusive right for a certain time period in relation to that work, including its publication, distribution and adaptation, after which time the work is said to enter the public domain.

Effects of copyright violation

• Illegal copy or reproduction of copyrights material by the black market group.

• Selling pirated software.

• Piracy – Is a crime of illegally copying and selling books, tapes, videos and computer programs.

Unethical Use of Computers

• modifying certain information on the Internet, affecting the accuracy of the information.

• selling information to other parties without the owner’s permission.

• using information without authorization.

• involvement in stealing software.

• invasion of privacy.

Unethical Use of Computers.

1) Piracy – example : replicating original CDs and selling them as pirated software.

Unethical Use of Computers.

2) Invasion of privacy, because

a) We need privacy for anonymity.

For example, the Internet creates an elaborate trail of data detailing a person surfing on the Web because all information is stored inside cookies. We do not want our trail to be detected.

Effects of Unethical Use of Computers.

b) We also need privacy for confidentiality.

For example, online information generated in the course of a business transaction is routinely used for a variety of other purposes without the individual’s knowledge or consent. We do not want our private lives and habits exposed to third parties.

Unethical Use of Computers.

3) Stealing – computer are being used to steal moneys, goods, information and resources.

4) Hacking – Unauthorized access to the computer system by hackers.