IC3/Computer Use and Safety

Computer use and safety examines computer use and associated risks, including how to use computers and the Internet safely, ethically and legally.^[1]

This lesson introduces computer use and safety and helps learners prepare for the IC³ Living Online certification exam.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the computer use and safety portion of IC³ certification include:

Objectives^[2]

• Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school and home
• Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software and how to use computers and the Internet safely, ethically and legally

Skills^[3]

• Secure online communication or activity: Identity Protection, data protection, ergonomics, computer positioning, input device use, chairs, lighting, body posture
• Legal and responsible use of computers: Censorship, filtering, intellectual property, piracy, copyright use, licensing, creative commons

Readings

1. Read Wikipedia: Internet safety.
2. Read Wikipedia: Intellectual property.
3. Read Wikipedia: Creative Commons license.

Multimedia

1. Watch YouTube: Basic Internet Safety Tips.
2. Watch YouTube: Setting up your Computer Work Station (Ergonomics).

Activities

1. Complete the tutorial Computer Safety and Maintenance.
2. Review Computer Ergonomics Guide. If necessary, adjust your workspace to provide a healthy work environment.
3. Complete the tutorial Internet Safety.
4. Complete the tutorial Use Information Correctly.
5. Complete the tutorial Password Safety.
6. Complete the tutorial Browsing Privately.

Key Terms

ergonomics

the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities.^[4]

See Also

• Introduction to Computers
• E-Safety

References

Subject classification: this is an information technology resource .

Resource type: this resource is a lesson.

Completion status: this resource is ~30% complete.