bigidea78

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We will use this page to post the big ideas from our classes. It will be a great place to check regularly to see what we’ve been learning and what you should remember from each class.


 * Search Engines—May 28, 2008**
 * It’s best to use a variety of search engines
 * Not all search engines are the same
 * Meta search engines search other search engines

Viruses--March 17th

 * Viruses can be received through emails and the internet mostly, but also if someone has access to the computer itself, and can plant a virus with something like a USB.
 * A Trojan is a type of virus that you run accidentally because it is disguised as something else.
 * They can also be transferred with a IM message
 * You should make sure you have modern anti-virus software
 * Keep your anti-virus definitions up to date!
 * Viruses are very dangerous to your computer and can cost you thousands of dollars in damage and if they find information like your bank PINS then you’re in really big trouble.

Phishing--Feb 28th

 * **People try and get your personal information**
 * If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is too good to be true
 * Watch for:
 * Poor grammar
 * Unusual Email Addresses
 * Links are wrong

Facebook and Social Networking Sites--Feb. 4, 2008

 * Keep your personal information private
 * Don't accept strangers as friends
 * Be careful what photos you post
 * Know how sites work and how they use your information

Timliner: Nov. 5, 2007

 * Organize dates and events
 * Makes timelines more accurate
 * Easier to use than paper-based timelines
 * Share timelines easily
 * Faster and neater than by hand
 * Easier, Can insert more things

iGoogle--Oct. 18th, 2007

 * Online tool to help you get organized
 * Entertaining
 * RSS=let information come to you

September, 25, 2007 Help Us We’re Sinking!--Simulations

 * Not real, used to try out things that would be to dangerous or risky.
 * Simulation; things can’t be done in real life can be observed by simulations
 * Safe

Keyboarding

 * It’s a life skill
 * Don’t look at the keyboard
 * Speed doesn’t matter, it’s accuracy that counts
 * Keep on practicing
 * Use the home row

Inspiration and Design
Designers use:
 * Good for organizing your information/ideas
 * Color
 * Space
 * Graphics
 * Text