Telling technology

 What is computer network/information network? A computer network consists of two or more computers that are connected together to share information and resources. The resources may include printers, hard disks or programs etc. The computers in the network are connected together through communication media The communication media can be a physical cable or a wireless connection. The computers in the network can be in the same room, building or at different places. Uses/Benefits of Computer Networks   Some important uses of computer networks are as follows:  Networks are used to access shared data Networks are used to share different devices such as printers and hard disks etc. Networks are used to send email with attachments of files etc. Networks are used to communicate with different people all over the world easily One copy of software can be shared over a network by multiple users.

 Summary of digital citizenship -Member of a community is known as a citizen. Citizens must obey their country's laws and defend it against its enemies. -Digital citizenship is the ability of a citizen to safely and responsibly access digital technologies being an active and respectful member of society. A good digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong and makes good choices while using technology.   -Being a responsible digital citizen means having skills to take part in online community life in an ethical and respectful way.  -Copyright is a type of intellectual property rights that protect original works of an owner.  -Presenting other's work or ideas as your own, with or without consent is called plagiarism. -The act of illegally reproducing copyrighted material, such as books, computer programs, and films is called piracy.  -Eye-Strain, Back and Neck Ache and Repetitive Strain Injury are the issues that you can face with excessive use of...

 Health-related Issues of using ICT Devices  If we use a computer for many hours, there are some health issues that might affect us Some of them are:  Eye-Strain  One health issue that can occur after using computers for a long time is eye-strain. This is caused by looking at a monitor which is a constant distance away. The muscles that focus your eyes do not move, and so get tired and painful. Eye-strain can also cause headaches We should take regular breaks to avoid Eye-Strain problem.  Back and Neckache   Many people suffer from back and neck pain after working at a computer for a long time. This is usually due to them having a bad sitting posture.   Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in Wrists and Hands   Any repetitive movement (same movement over and over again) can result in a health problem called repetitive strain injury (RSI). In particular, typing and using a mouse for long periods are common causes of RSI in the wrist (it is often cal...

  Ethical Standards of Sourcing Online Information  You need to be aware of where to look for information, how to access it and how to use it You must also be able to analyze your sources to check that they are relevant and of a suitable nature to be included within your work. We can use following aspects to analyze the quality of a source:  Currency : The timeliness of the information   Relevancy : The importance of the information to your context  Authority : The source of the information Accuracy : The reliability and correctness of the content   Purpose: The reason for which the information exists   Ethical Issues While Surfing Online The most commonly reported ethical issues are: Participant privacy :  It refers to an individual's control over sharing personal information (physical, behavioral, or intellectual).   Confidentiality: Confidentiality represents an agreement between you and other participants that their identities will n...

 Piracy  The act of illegally reproducing copyrighted material, such as books, computer programs, and films is called piracy. 

  Plagiarism  Presenting other's work or ideas as your own, with or without consent is called plagiarism. This covers all published and unpublished material whether in electronic or in printed form. Plagiarism is academic dishonesty and a disciplinary offence.  Types of plagiarism  There are various types of plagiarism some of them are:  Global plagiarism: means plagiarizing an entire text.   Paraphrasing plagiarism: means rephrasing someone else's ideas and presenting them as if they were your own original thoughts.   Patchwork plagiarism: means copying phrases and ideas from different sources and compiling them into a new text.   Sell-plagiarism: means recycling previous work that you've already submitted or published.

Copyright  Copyright is a type of intellectual property rights that protect original works of an owner. in copyright law, there are different types of works, including paintings, photographs, illustrations, musical compositions, sound recordings, computer programs, books, poems, blog posts, movies, architectural works, plays, PROTECT and so much more.