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Draft Teachers Manual

Incorporating Information and Communications Technology in the Caribbean Primary School Classroom
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by Team: Trending Innovators A Project Prospectus Presented in Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements of EDID 6506 Trimester III, 2012-2013

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University of the West Indies Open Campus Camille Dickson-Deane Arlyn Linton-Jones (1996605185) Sharon Gilzene (91050985) Melisa Hippolyte (312500178) Rupatee Rajkumar -Singh (312500108) Caron Webster (1998605453)

Course Coordinator: Dr. Dickson-Deane

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Table of Contents

Rationale. ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Benefits of ICT ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 General Objectives..7 Specific Objectives..9 Suggested uses for ICT in evaluating students learning: ..................................................................................... 12 Rules and Etiquette for using ICT ........................................................................................................................ 13 Rules of the Lab ....14 Wiki Etiquette - How to act on a wiki.(linked from PBworks.com).................................................................. 15 Safety Online at school..16 Web forum and publishing rules ....................................................................................................................... 18 ICT Glossary......19 References .35

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Implementing ICT in the Caribbean Primary Schools There have been many issues associated with this attempt, namely; limited physical space for the creation of labs and for some, where labs could be established they have been faced with scheduling problems, teachers varying levels of comfort with the use of 21st century technologies, a lack of teacher education in ICT, and a lack of a standardized guide to the proper use and integration of ICT in the teaching and learning process. Through our investigation we have found out that there are policies and curriculum established by CXC for use in Secondary schools but that at present the primary schools seemed to have been left out and as such we have decided to create this draft ICT Manual for use in Primary Schools. 3 This ICT Manual is one of three interventions derived from this project defined/refined from an initiative entitled Team: Trending Innovators | Curriculum Internet Access for Teachers and Students (CIATS).

RATIONALE There is widespread agreement among the public and educators that all students need to be proficient computer users or "computer literate. Educational associations are advocating for a more meaningful use of technology in schools (ISTE, 2000). Educational technologists are advocating integrating computer skills into the content areas, proclaiming that computer skills should not be taught in isolation. There is increasing recognition that the end result of computer literacy is: not just knowing how to operate computers, though important but also to use technology as a tool for organization, communication, research, and problem solving. This is an important shift in approach and emphasis. The best way to learn how to use a computer is to use it. Countries across the Caribbean recognize this and acknowledge that an economy driven by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a key to global competitiveness; as a result many countries have attempted to introduce/ integrate ICT into the primary classroom.

Benefits of ICT

Increase in student participation and motivation.

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Subjects are made easier to learn. Many different types of educational software are designed and developed to help children learn specific subjects.e.g.CDs that now accompany the mathematics text books. Differentiated Instruction. Educational technology provides the means to focus on active student participation and to present differentiated forms of teaching. Students are encouraged to use multimedia components and to incorporate the knowledge they gained in creative ways. The technology is also being used by the administration. ITC is used to store, update and retrieve student records.

ICT can: Make subjects easier to learn Be used to communicate with parents with respect to student reports, meetings and notifications. Improve students' attitudes due to greater engagement using media that can stimulate and motivate learners Provide instructional opportunities otherwise not available using traditional methods. Increase opportunities for student-constructed learning. Increase opportunities student collaboration on projects.

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Students

OBJECTIVES In order to facilitate the rationale as well as the attainment of the benefits of using ICT in the classroom several objectives were identified

For schools Schools will create their own websiteSchools need to create their own student wiki For teachers Teachers will be provided with ICT training in : o the effective use and integration of current tools available online, in the classroom to enhance students learning. o the and integration of ICT resources into regular classroom sessions in order to enhance students learning. o The skills needed to collaborate with other teachers to create, distribute and share student learning resources.

To attain these objectives teachers are expected to: Read through and make use of the manual and the policy in the classrooms Attend podcast sessions Add their input into the schools website. Add their own pages to schools' wikis and place links and instruction there for students Allow students to access their wiki pages and the schools website. Incorporate ICT into their classrooms. Teachers need to dialogue and share with each other. Ensure that the following objectives are met throughout the grades to facilitate students progress in not just ICT but in all their subject areas.

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General Objectives for Students:


Students at should be able to: Discuss the rules to be observed when using the computer Discuss the computer; what it is, its uses etc. Identify the external hardware of the computer Distinguish between the two types of devices output and input Turn the computer on and off Use the mouse Identify and use the keyboard Identify and use keyboard shortcuts Access and use Microsoft Word Access and use other Microsoft programs Access and use other programs installed on computers for their use Use the computer proficiently Discuss the rules to be observed when using the internet Access the internet Use internet terminology properly Create and use a dropbox account Access and use teacher bookmarked webpages related to classwork Carry out searches to retrieve basic information using pages bookmarked by teachers Carry out searches to complete a mini assignment using pages bookmarked by teachers Carry out searches to complete a major assignment using pages bookmarked by teachers
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The students should be able to:

Follow basic user information

List the rules of computer safety. Read about and discuss the history of the computer. List some of the many uses of the computer. Identify the external parts of the computer by looking at it. Identify the external hardware of the computer by labeling a blank diagram of a computer system Identify the external hardware based on an explanation of its use Differentiate between output and input devices by cataloguing computer hardware into these two main groups. Recognise computer terminology and be able to use it in the proper contextmonitor, keyboard, device, hardware etc. Turn the computer on and switch it off properly. Indicate what each side of the mouse is used for. Use the mouse to scroll, select, highlight, bring up and use the menu, drag and move the cursor.

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Save Documents

Insert, save to and remove safely a CD ROM or USB device. Select the correct place to save and retrieve their work e.g. disk, folder, hard drive. Identify and use the letters and numbers, on the keyboard. Identify and use the, math symbols and punctuation on the keyboard. Switch from lower case letters to upper case letters. Identify and know when to use the function keys on the keyboard. Identify and use the keyboard shortcuts . Use the keyboard to type and to access specific keys e.g. shift, spacebar, enter caps lock, return/enter, arrow keys, delete/ backspace etc. Use the keyboard proficiently.

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Navigate the desktop

Use icons on the Launcher/ At Ease / Desktop to open programs. Access Microsoft Word, identify and access the operations found in the different menus Use the menus to perform different operations e.g. print, copy paste etc. Use pictorial clues in menus to quit, print and select other options as needed. Write simple sentences; highlight text to change fonts, size, style and alignment. Copy and paste between different documents, use Spell Checker and Thesaurus, add borders to text and change page orientation and margins. Publish stories, poems, reports etc and import graphics and merge letters. Access other Microsoft Programs found on the computers identify and access the operations found in their different menus. Use the menus to perform different operations e.g. print, copy paste etc. Use pictorial clues in menus to quit, print and select other options as needed. Create, revise, edit and publish work relevant to the different programs Access and use other programs installed on the computer. Access and use other programs from external drives e.g. jumpdrives and CDs.

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Navigate the Internet

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Use the computer [no internet] with little to no supervision to complete given tasks related to the other subjects, e.g. type an essay for a composition class, create a flyer to advertise an upcoming class event, view and work through an educational CD etc. Identify and list the rules for safety on the internet. Identify, catalogue and use internet terminology. Access and use pages bookmarked by the class teacher. Access the internet and carry out a simple search on pages bookmarked by the teacher. Read through a mini assignment, and complete it using material accessed from pages bookmarked by the teacher. Read through a major assignment, [cross curricular] and complete it using material accessed from pages bookmarked by the teacher. Access the internet and carry out a simple blind search, using keywords, refining search when necessary. Read through a mini assignment, [based on one topic and or subject] and complete it by accessing the internet and carrying out a blind search, using keywords, refining search when necessary. Read through a major assignment, [cross curricular] and complete it by accessing the internet and carrying out a blind search, using keywords, refining search when necessary. Compete against each other individually or as teams to see who can access, research, and present on a topic the fastest. Identify, and go through the emailing etiquette for children. Create their own school email addresses. Send and retrieve mail from their teacher. Identify, and go through the wiki etiquette for children. Identify, and go through the website etiquette for children. Log into their schools web page Log onto their schools wiki page and access and make use of the material that is relevant to them. Create, publish and manage their own school wiki. e.g. PBworks Create, publish and manage their own website e.g. Weebly Link their websites and wikis to the schools wiki. Use the computer with and without the internet to future and or supplement their studies.

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Suggested uses for ICT in evaluating students learning: Checklists

Group Assessments & Projects

Teacher observation

Timed on screen evaluations

Written tests

Practicals & Web search competitions

Individual assignments & Projects

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Rules and Etiquette for using ICT

Rules of the Lab


No food or drink in the Lab. No disruptive behaviour.
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No moving the lab equipment. No printing without permission.


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Keep sound levels to a minimum. The ICT Lab is intended to be used for educational purposes only. Because the labs are air conditioned, doors and windows must be kept closed. If you are unsure of what to do, for instance in the case of an error message, a web site offer, a strange email, a hardware malfunction, etc., ask your teacher. It is better to wait and ask, than to take an action which will endanger yourself, the computer, or the network. Do not try to repair equipment yourself. If you encounter problems with equipment, you should report this to the lab supervisor. Please keep the lab neat; clean up any messes, use rubbish bins, and leave equipment and furniture properly arranged.

Wiki Etiquette - How to act on a wiki.(linked from PBworks.com)


Keep safe. Never post your personal information or information about someone else. Keep things like ages, addresses, phone numbers, names of towns, or even places we work off the Internet. Remember that information on the internet, especially embarrassing information, may still be around after you've deleted it. Be careful not to post things that may come back to haunt you later. Be truthful. Write things you know to be correct using facts from research from reliable, credible sources. Ask first, and then give credit. Ask an artist's permission to post their photos, pictures or pieces of writing. Never use first and last names of people that could identify them in a photo or video. You must also ask permission when using an idea from a friend, a family member, or even from
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an acquaintance. After you have his/her permission, then you must ask if you can post his/her name to give him/her credit. If you know anyone who is breaking any part of this rule, it is very important to tell someone who can help immediately.
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Be nice. The most important thing to remember is sarcasm hurts. Be overly friendly and be positive. Remember ... treat others as you would like to be treated. Read, re-read, and proof-read before you click ENTER. Don't rush to make that final. Once you press that button, you can't bring it back. Look everything over and use your spell check to be sure everything is accurate. When you are certain that the editing is complete, and then save to publish. Information please. The Internet is a great source of information but information is only useful when it is accurate. Be brief, to the point and logical. Use breaks in your text and formatting elements to make the page easy to read and understand. Follow Directions. Be sure to follow the directions that are given for the assignment -- be creative, but within the parameters set forth on the page. Do not delete the work of others deliberately. Unless it is part of the editing process. Keep it on topic - classroom oriented. This isn't the place to discuss afterschool plans.

Safety Online at school


Personal Information. Dont give out personal information without your teachers permission. This means you should not share your last name, home address, school name, or telephone number. Remember, just because someone asks for information about you does not mean you have to tell them anything about yourself! User Name. When creating your user name, do not include personal information like your last name or date of birth. Passwords. Dont share your password with anyone, just ensure it is something that you will remember.
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Choose sensible names for usernames, email addresses etc. Photos. Dont post photos or videos online without getting your teachers permission.
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Social Networking. This will be no access to social networking sites like Facebook, other social networking websites will be used only with the teachers permission. Online Ads. Dont buy anything online. Downloading. Talk to your teacher before you open an email attachment or download software. Attachments sometimes contain viruses. Never open an attachment from someone you dont know. Cyber Bullying. Cyber bullying is when someone picks on you, annoys, embarrasses, or threatens you over and over again using technology, such as the internet or a phone. Dont send or respond to mean or insulting messages. Tell your teacher if you receive one. If something happens online that makes you feel uncomfortable, talk to your teacher.. Research. Always give credit to the website from which you have gathered information. Protect your digital footprint: dont put anything online that you wouldnt want all your friends, family, teachers and future employers to see. Do onto others. Treat others online the way youd like to be treated. Do not install software on units in the lab without consent of the teacher. Do not connect anything to the computers without teachers permission. In case of an emergency alarm or dangerous weather conditions, you must evacuate the room.

Return headphones in the same condition as you got them. Do not install any programs (e.g. Facebook) without teachers permission. Browsing the World Wide Web is only for educational purposes, [note browsing history will be recorded, and might be examined by system administrators.] Your school email is only for educational purposes.
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Delete old files and old emails if you don't need them. Make folders to keep important messages and files you want to save. Too many users with too many old files can slow down computer systems and make it hard to find things.
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Use your Dropbox to save your files, dont store files on the schools computers, unless asked to do so by the teacher.

Web forum and publishing rules

All of the rules above apply. A web forum is a public place. Be careful what you put there. You represent your school y in everything you publish. Web pages and web forums are more public than email because they are viewed by more people. Give thought to what you publish, both in terms of content and simple things like spelling. If it's rude, crude, lewd, nude or socially unacceptable, just don't publish it.

Childrens Internet activity SHOULD be supervised at all times.

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ICT Glossary

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ICT Glossary

Animation The creation of apparent movement through the presentation of a sequence of slightly different still pictures (as in cartoons).

Arrow key A key which looks like an arrow, and is normally used to move the cursor up, down or sideways. Also known as the cursor control key.

Bookmark A method of storing links to individual web pages or web locations within your browser. Bookmark is the term used by Netscape; Favourites is the Internet Explorer term.

Browser A program which allows internet users to retrieve information from the internet. A browser may be used to access the web or to provide other facilities such as file transfer or email. When browsing, it retrieves web pages from another computer on the internet and displays them in multimedia format.

Browse To view different pages on the web, using a piece of software known as a browser, such as Internet Explorer.

Cancel Stopping an operation before it is fully completed, e.g. cancelling a print job.

Caps lock A key which when pressed makes all letters appear in upper case.

Case sensitive This is when the computer program distinguishes between lower case and upper case - e.g. a program which requires a password before you can access it may be case sensitive, so that the password

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"letmein" would be different from "LETMEIN". If it is not case sensitive, "letmein" and "LETMEIN" are the treated as the same thing.

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CD-ROM CD-ROM stands for Compact Disk Read Only Memory. They can store large quantities of data that can be accessed easily. However, the access time for hard disks is still much faster than for CD-ROMs. Data on a CD-ROM can only be read, not changed or altered.

CD-RW A re-writable CD, which allows previously written data to be erased and fresh data to be written to the disk.

Cell A cell is a spreadsheet term, referring to a single box in a spreadsheet grid. Cells are arranged in rows and columns. For example, cell B3 would refer to the cell where column B meets row 3. A cell contains either a number, text or a formula (or it can be empty). Cells also appear in tables, e.g. in word processors and web pages.

Central processing unit (CPU) The central processing unit (CPU) is the main part of the computer, consisting of the registers, arithmetic logic unit and control unit. Usually the central processing unit includes the main memory. It is sometimes called the central processor or processor. Many computers have more than one processor. A special form of central processing unit is the microprocessor which is used in microcomputers and small computerised devices, for example the control circuits of washing machines.

Chat A program which allows internet users to communicate interactively with other users, in real time.

Chat room A live online meeting place, where participants can 'meet' to chat via their computers.

Click The act of pressing a mouse button, to perform some action.

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Clip A short section of film or sound stored in digital format, e.g. a video clip is a small file containing a video sequence.

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Clip art While computer graphics software allows the user to draw their own illustrations, many publishers offer computer disks full of professionally-drawn pictures that can be edited to suit an individual user

Clipboard In a cut (or copy) and paste operation, the data is held in a temporary storage area called the clipboard. Data held in these storage areas will normally remain there until overwritten by new data, so allowing an exact copy of the original to be pasted in more than one place

Computer A programmable machine that processes data.

Control Panel In Windows, this is a program which provides an interface so that the user can easily adjust various parts of the computer system, e.g. how fast the mouse moves, the colours on the screen, the volume of the speakers, the time and date on the computer, and install or remove hardware and software.

Copy The act of producing an identical version of a file or other data.

Copy and Paste The process of copying data (text, images, a file, etc.) and moving it to another place in the same, or different, document or file or computer.

Crop In graphics software, to crop is to select part of an image. Often used to remove unwanted parts of the image.

Cursor The cursor is the screen symbol which indicates where on the screen the next action will begin. To make it easier to find and follow, the cursor might flash on and off. When entering text, the cursor

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automatically advances to the next typing position after a key is pressed. Actions other than entering text require the movement of the cursor about the screen, controlled by a mouse (or other similar device), or by the cursor movement (arrow) keys.
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Cut and Paste The process of deleting data (text, images, a file, etc.) and moving it to another place in the same, or different, document or file or computer.

Cyberspace The complete set of information which can be accessed using the internet. It can be thought of as an imaginary or virtual world, made up of all the sites and all the files available. This virtual world can be explored electronically in the same way as we may explore a real area of the world by moving around and looking for interesting things.

Delete The process of removing a file from a disk, or erasing characters or other data.

Desktop The term for the main workspace on the screen in most graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Users open and work with files and programs on the desktop, and can store files and shortcuts there. The user can usually customise the look of the desktop with images or wallpaper, icons, etc.

Dialogue Box A window which appears when information about a choice is needed, or when options have to be selected. For example, choosing 'Print' from a 'File' menu may cause a dialogue box to appear, requiring answers to such questions as which pages to print, number of copies, etc.

Double Click This means to click the mouse twice in quick succession. This often has the effect of selecting an item.

Double Spacing Lines which are double spaced have a blank line between each line of text.

Download The term commonly used to refer to the transfer of a file from one computer to another. Generally, the

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term is used when the user who starts the process is operating the computer which will eventually receive the file. When the user is sending the file to another site, the term used to describe the operation is upload.
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Drag and Drop The process of moving a file (or a piece of text, image, etc.) from one place to another. The user clicks on the item to be moved, holds down the mouse button, drags the item to where it needs to be moved, then releases the mouse button.

Edit To edit a file is to change, update or delete its contents.

Email A method of sending a message using a computer or other device to someone else who has suitable equipment and an email address.

Enter Also called return, this key is normally used to send a command to the computer, or to start a new paragraph in word processing. It is also used to select an option or make a choice.

File Name The unique name given to a file.

Font The set of characters and symbols available for use when typing a document, e.g. Times New Roman, Arial etc. There are many different designs of fonts available, some quite elaborate, others very plain. A word processor usually has a collection of fonts available for use.

Format To change the display of text, e.g. to make it bold, italic.

Formula A formula is a mathematical equation, e.g. used in spreadsheets to perform calculations on the data.

Freeze The term used to describe the situation when a computer system unexpectedly stops working, and does

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Function Key One of a number of special keys which, when pressed, changes the effect of other keys on the keyboard. What these keys do will depend on the software, rather than the hardware, being used.

Hard Copy Information from a computer source printed on paper.

Hardware The hardware is the equipment used in a computer system, for example, central processing unit, keyboard, monitor, mouse, joystick and printer.

Headphones A device to plug into a computer (or other device) to listen to audio.

Headset A combination of headphones and a microphone to record and listen to audio, and to communicate with others.

Home Page Any web page can be accessed directly if its full address is known, but to make locating information easier each website has a home page (a starting page) which provides a starting point for a user to search the site.

Hot Spot A Wi-Fi wireless access point in a public place such as a cafe, train station, airport, etc., where users with wifi equipped notebooks can access the internet, either free or for a fee.

Hover The action of holding the mouse pointer over an item on the screen. Often used on websites, hovering can cause an action such as a new menu to appear.

Hyperlink Usually known as a link. A graphic or piece of text which, when clicked, opens the page to which it is linked, either on the same website or another site.

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Icon An icon is a picture or symbol on the computer screen that, when clicked, does a particular task, for example open a program.

Inbox In email, the inbox is where incoming email messages are initially stored.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) A general term to describe the use of computers and communications technology in education.

Information Superhighway A name given to the internet now that communication speeds are much higher. This name reflects the fact that large amounts of information can be communicated rapidly between users.

Information Technology (IT) A general term covering computers and related technology.

Input The process of entering data into a computer.

Input Device A device which accepts data for processing by a computer system, e.g. keyboard, mouse, touch screen, sensor, scanner or microphone.

Insert Entering new data (characters, images, for example) before some existing data.

Install Installing software or hardware is introducing new software or hardware into your existing system.

Internet The internet, also referred to as the net, interconnects a very large number of individual and diverse computer networks. Its name is short for

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Joystick An input device used for video games, etc.

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Junk Mail Unsolicited email, usually trying to sell a product. Sometimes called spam.

Justification The arrangement of characters so that they align with margins. This is used on the screen or on a printer, or may be needed when laying out data in columns or as forms.

Key A button on a keyboard which, when pressed, sends a character to the computer.

Keyboard An input device consisting of various keys representing alphanumeric characters, plus other keys such as function keys, cursor control keys, etc.

Line Spacing The amount of space (blank lines) that appears between the lines of text in a document. Most word processors allow the user to adjust the line spacing in their document. Common line spacing includes single, 1.5 and double.

Log Off The procedure to be followed when ending a session on a computer system. Also known as logging off, logging out, log out.

Log On The procedure needed for a user to gain access to a computer system. It might provide access to a computer network, a multi-access computer system, a specially set-up standalone workstation or just a specific application program. Logging on is a part of the security procedures to prevent unauthorised access. Also known as log in, logging on, logging in.

Log On The procedure needed for a user to gain access to a computer system. It might provide access to a

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computer network, a multi-access computer system, a specially set-up standalone workstation or just a specific application program. Logging on is a part of the security procedures to prevent unauthorised access. Also known as log in, logging on, logging in.
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Login Account A login account is when a user is registered on a system to gain access to the resources of that system, such as a local area network, or the internet. For example, a login account with an internet service provider is a user name and password required to gain access to the internet.

Margin The blank space surrounding the contents of a page.

Media The collective name for materials (tape, disk, paper, cards, etc.) used to hold data.

Menu A menu provides a list of options for you to choose from.

Menu Bar A line of menu titles across the screen (usually at the top, but sometimes at the bottom). These are the menus which the user can choose at that point. Clicking when the mouse pointer is on the appropriate word, or else pressing an appropriate key, selects a menu. The choice is usually displayed as a pull-down menu.

Minimise To minimise a window means to decrease its size so that it can no longer be seen on the screen - though the name of the window will still appear in the task bar, and the program contained in it is still running.

Monitor The term generally used for any device that displays information using a display screen.

Mouse A hand-held input device that the user moves on the desk or work surface to point to and select items on the screen.

Navigate The process of moving within and between websites and web pages.

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Net Short for internet.

Netiquette The set of informal social conventions which seek to define good behaviour when using the internet. These conventions try to encourage behaviour that does not cause inconvenience or annoyance to other users.

Numeric Keypad On some keyboards, the numeric keys are repeated as a separate block called a numeric keypad. This aids rapid one-handed data entry.

Outbox In an email programme, the outbox is where outgoing email messages are stored.

Output To output something is to send it to an output device, e.g. a printer or monitor.

Output Device An output device is a peripheral unit that displays, in some way, the output from a computer, for example, a monitor.

Overwrite This is to replace a file or text with another file or text. The original will be lost.

Page Down A key available on most keyboards which allows you to move down to display information below that currently displayed on the screen.

Page Setup In a word processor and other applications, the page setup options allow you to specify certain parameters for a particular document, e.g. orientation, margins, paper size, etc.

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Page Up A key available on most keyboards which allows you to move up to display information above that currently displayed on the screen.

Password Passwords are words or codes that are linked to a specific user name. Although a user name may be generally known to others, access can only be gained with the correct combination of user ID and password.

Paste Transfer the contents of the clipboard to an application. Usually follows a cut or copy operation.

Print Preview To preview a document is to see how it would appear when it is printed before you actually send it to the printer.

Printer An output device producing characters or graphics on paper.

Recycle Bin In some operating systems, when files are deleted they go into the recycle bin. Whilst there, they can be recovered, unless the recycle bin is itself emptied.

Redo To redo an action is to repeat an action which has previously been undone. A common function in many programs.

Rename To give a file a different name.

Restore Replacing corrupt or lost data using copies from a backup system. This generally involves copying the

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last full backup back onto the system, followed by the differential backup or any incremental backups.

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Right Click Most mouse actions use the left hand button. However, depending on the program, clicking the right mouse button will perform certain actions, e.g. displaying a small pop-up menu.

Run To run a program is to load it and start executing it.

Save Save refers to the storing of a file on storage media, for example, a disk or CD

Save As The process of saving a file with a different file name than its current name.

Scan To scan a document is to use a scanner to create a digital image of it, which then can be manipulated using a computer.

Scanner A scanner is a device that can copy a printed image, using a beam of light, which then is stored in a computer in digital format.

Search The process of looking for a file, or for data within a file.

Search Engine Search engines collect details of internet resources and their locations and hold this data in a very large database for the search engine to use. A search engine uses a variety of methods to find the required data, such as finding alternative keywords using a thesaurus. There are several proprietary internet search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, Alta Vista.

Shortcut A quick way of doing something, e.g. placing a shortcut (which appears as an icon) on the desktop, is a

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quick way to find and launch a program.

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Slideshow Presentation A presentation is a series of slides, produced by multimedia presentation software. Presentations are usually displayed on a large monitor which the whole audience can see, or projected on to a large screen by a projector.

Software These are the programs used by a computer, e.g. computer operating systems, or applications software, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Spacebar The bar on a keyboard which inserts spaces into a document.

Speakers Output device for sound.

Spell Check A tool within software such as word processors to check and correct the spelling in a document.

Tab A selection device in some applications which allows the user to quickly switch between different items, e.g. moving between different worksheets in a spreadsheet.

Tab Key On the keyboard, a key which indents text, or is sometimes used as a navigational tool.

Task Bar A bar usually at the bottom of the screen, showing the applications currently running, and allowing easy switching between them.

Text Box A box into which text is placed. Used in word processing, web design, etc.

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Toolbar A horizontal or vertical bar which displays the various tools available in an application.

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Undo To undo an action is to go back one stage to before the last action was taken. A common function in many programs.

Uninstall Remove a program or piece of hardware from a computer.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) A universal serial bus (USB) is used to connect devices, e.g. scanners, speakers and digital cameras, to a computer via a high speed single wire connection.

Update In software development, an update is a minor release of software that includes corrections, but does not usually include any significant new features.

Upgrade To upgrade a computer or software is to install and use a newer version.

Upload The term commonly used to refer to the transfer of a file from one computer to another. When the user is sending the file to another site, the term used to describe the operation is upload.

User Name A unique name or code used to identify a user to a computer system when gaining access, or logging on.

View A menu option in most Windows programs, to change how the data is displayed.

Virus A program designed to copy itself between and within computers, and designed to cause harm to the system in some way. The virus includes instructions to do the copying automatically, via a disk or network. The virus may also include instructions to damage data (in the memory or on a disk) or affect

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Wallpaper A graphic that appears as the background on the Windows desktop and other environments.

Web Part of the internet, the web is comprised of all the websites which are accessed via the internet.

Web Page A web page is a unit of information from a website, viewed on screen. Web pages are linked to form a website.

Web Site A linked series of web pages, stored at a specific location.

Wiki A website where users can add and edit content including content added by other users.

Zoom In To enlarge a portion of an image or part of the screen in order to see it more clearly. Zoom Out To reduce a portion of an image or part of the screen in order to see it more clearly.

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References

Internet Safety Tips for Children and Teens http://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/legal-notices/internet-safety-tips Kids Rules for Online Safety updated June, 2013) http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/

National Teaching and Learning Change Programme Information and Communication Technology: Dictionaryhttp://resources4ict.excellencegateway.org.uk/search.php?show=20&letter=z Student Internet use rules http://www.scappoose.k12.or.us/?q=node/49

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