AREAS OF COMPUTER MISUSE
There are however many areas where computer has been used for wrong or negative things. These are including:
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Piracy
Computer software is written by computer programmers for sale. However, a lot of users simply get copies of software from friends and colleagues for use on their system without paying for it.
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Job losses
As a result of the fact that many operations are now done by the computer, people who are not literate in computer use are likely to lose their jobs.
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Invasion of privacy
Many people now have access to the Internet and have email addresses. It is now common to receive emails from people or companies you don’t know anything about trying to pass information or sell something to you.
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Fraud
Goods and services are sold and bought on the internet. We need to know the people we deal with. Otherwise, goods or services purchased many never be delivered as it may be a fraud.
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Stealing
People can steal password and withdraw money from bank accounts through the ATM machine or the internet.
Strategies & Activities
Step: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic.
Step3: Teacher endeavors to explain all the points to the pupils thoroughly.
Step 4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions.
Step 5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.
Assessment & Evaluation
- Identify ways of misusing computer
- List ways of misusing computers.
Summary: Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.
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