Introduction

Have you ever shared a music file, photo or video with another computer user? Do you ever download files from the Internet? Being able to share files with other users is really cool, but unfortunately, file sharing and connection to a network can pose several risks.

  • When connected to a file-sharing network, you might unintentionally allow others to copy files you didn't intend to share when connected to a file-sharing network.
  • You might download a virus or bit of spyware that makes your computer vulnerable to hackers.
  • You might also break the law by downloading material that is copyright protected.

"Privacy Enforcement and Protection." State of California. Web. 02 June 2016.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Practice safe, ethical, and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
  • Explain consequences of unsafe and illegal use of technology systems and digital content

Enduring Understandings

  • File sharing can pose several threats to your computer system.
  • It is important to protect your system with security software.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Business Technology Applications standard: 13

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R10, W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, and W6

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