The Computer Basics

A computer is an electronic machine 

• Computers can do anything that someone tells them to do

• Since computers are so fast at processing things, we use them at work and at home for all sorts of things

• Computers are made of two things: hardware and software

Hardware

The parts of a computer that you can touch

• Keyboard• Printer• Monitor• Mouse• Speakers• Cables• Headphones

Software

Instructions that tell the computer what to do• Starfall

• PBSKids

• Word

• Games

• Music or movie players

Internet

• Millions of computers around the World that are connected to each other

Download

• A file taken from another computer and placed onto your computer

Virus

• A program that can come from the internet and damage your computer

Password

• Letters, numbers and symbols that are connected in order to protect your computer and personal information

Information Security

• Protect information from people who should not have it

• It is important not to give any of your personal information to strangers

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Computer Security

What is computer security?

• Confidential

• Reliable

• Unchanged

Why is this important?

Computer safety is important because– Keeping your computer safe from viruses, means

keeping your information safe

– Keeping your computer safe, means you can continue to use if for homework or for fun

– Keeping your family safe from people who might want to use your information to do bad things

Who is responsible keeping information safe?

• YOU!

• Family members

• Friends

• Everyone

How do we do this?

• Always use passwords

• Only visit websites which are approved by teachers and parents

• If you are unsure ask for help

• Never give out your information

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Who is ready for a game?

What is this piece of Hardware?

Is this Hardware or Software?

Is this Hardware or Software?

Who is responsible for keeping information safe?

Everyone!

What happened to this computer?

What do you do if you end up somewhere new on the internet?

• A. Ask your teacher or parent for help

• B. Do not ask anyone for help

• C. Ask a stranger for help

Name a part of the computer that you can touch?

How do we keep our information safe?

• Always use passwords

• Only visit websites which are approved by teachers and parents

• If you are unsure ask for help

• Never give out your information

What does a password include?

• A. Letters

• B. Numbers

• C. Symbols

• D. All of the above

Bonus Question: What does a computer use to store information?

• TV

• Suitcase

• Hard drive

• Desk

Bonus Question 2: What is the name of the screen that you see once you start your computer?

• Spreadsheet• Notepad• Webpage• Desktop

3 Basic Internet Security Rules to Live By

1.Never give out your name, address, birthday, phone number, where you go to school, or any other personal information to anyone you meet online!

2.Never agree to meet with anyone you meet online in person!

3. If something you see or read makes you uncomfortable go see an adult immediately!

What we suggest

• Use cool websites– www.yahooligans.yahoo.com – www.kidsclick.org – www.ajkids.com – www.Kidzui.com

• Always ask an adult for help

• Keep your workspace clean

• Never share your information

Questions?