FDEME3L/201/1/2015

Tutorial Letter 201/1/2015

Computer Integration in the classroom

FDEME3L

Semester 1

Department of Science and Technology

Education

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This tutorial letter contains important

information about your module.
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ASSIGNMENT 01

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ASSIGNMENT 02

FDEME3L ASSIGNMENT 02 MEMORANDUM 2015

NOTES:

1. This memorandum is only a guideline for the allocation of marks. Many answers may be
possible in a particular question. Always judge whether the student’s answer is relevant,
true and valid in the context of the question.

2. In any question the principle of one mark for one relevant and valid fact/argument is
applied.

3. Be on the lookout for assignments that are exact copies of each other. Mark them
normally but make a clear note that they are copies and hand them over to the lecturer.

QUESTION 1 [25]

Definition of concepts

Concept One of the following examples

Computer security risk
Any event or action that has the potential of
causing a loss of computer equipment,
software, data and information, or
processing capability.
Computer viruses, unauthorized
access and use, information theft,
hardware and software theft,
vandalism, system failure, etc. 

Computer literacy  The hardware and software of

Having current knowledge and computers
understanding of computers and their  General uses of computers, e.g.
uses  word processing, spreadsheets and
databases

Information literacy  The Internet as information

Knowing how to find, analyze, use,
and communicate information.
OR
The ability to gather information from multiple
sources, select relevant materials, and
organize it into a form that will allow the
user to make decisions or take specific
actions.
resource and its basic
services/facilities/affordances
 Searching specific information on
the Internet using a search engine
 Evaluation criteria for evaluating the
appropriateness of Internet
information for teaching and
learning purposes
 Internet communication for teaching
and learning purposes
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Integration literacy  Combining appropriate technology

with teaching and learning
The ability to use computers, digital media,
strategies
and other technologies combined with a
 Technology uses in teaching
variety of teaching and learning strategies 
to enhance students’ learning.   Technology uses in learning

Computer ethics  User policy, professional and social

conduct such as: An educator will
The moral guidelines that govern the use
not use a computer to harm other
of computers, networks, and information
people
systems.

QUESTION 2 [25]

Risks that might affect the school’s information system

Any 5 of the following Any of the following safeguards. These should be

risks discussed not just mentioned.
Computer viruses Install antivirus software and update them
Scan all removable media

Unauthorized access Install access control systems, e.g. alarms, security

and use gates, etc.
Create and implement username and password

Hardware theft  Use cables that lock equipment

Install deadbolt locks and alarm systems
Build strong rooms

Software theft Purchase software license

Lock CDs in a safe place
Lock original package away, keep product keys
confidential

Information theft Implement user IDs and encryption code

Backup your information

System failure Use the correct power voltage, surge protector and
uninterruptible power supply.
Backup your information

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QUESTION 3 [25]

Areas of computer ethics

The student should be allocated 1 mark for listing the area of computer ethics and 4 marks
 for defining, describing/discussing such areas such as:

Information privacy
The right of individuals and organizations to deny or restrict the collection and use of
information about them.
Unauthorized collection and use of information
Employee and student monitoring
Copyright laws
Hardware, software and information theft

QUESTION 4

Software packages that teachers and learners can use in the classroom
Any five of the following packages, their purpose and use for both teaching and learning.
Every task must describe a use of the specific type of application package
Every task must preferably refer to teaching or learning activities in a specific subject

Examples:

Package Basic purpose Uses for teaching and learning

Word To create and edit Teacher creating worksheet, written
processing documents documents such as lesson plans,
hand-outs, parents communication,
test and question papers
Learners writing an English
classwork.

Spreadsheet Allows users to Teacher enter students grade or

organise numeric attendance information 
data in rows and Learners record experiment data
columns and draw a graph 

Presentation Users Teacher can create and integrate

graphics communicate presentation into any classroom
ideas, messages, curriculum as an exciting lecture
and other Learners create slides and present
information to a to a group of learners in the
group, such as classroom.
class or people in
an auditorium

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Web browser Link a user to Teacher searches information

Web sites on the for a certain subject
Internet preparation
Learners search information for
their Geography project

E-mail To send and Teachers can communicate with

receive experts to get more information on a
messages certain topic 
Learners send their project to the
teacher for comments

Database Allows users to Teachers organize data and

create a information about students, book
computerized inventories, etc. 
database, create Learners organize and record
forms and reports information regarding their
using the experiment
database