troubleshooting

Q3 Safeguarding Your Devices: Vocabulary

8. Troubleshooting

Key Vocabulary

Adware: Adware is software that shows ads, tracks your online activity, and may redirect your searches.

Antivirus Software: Antivirus software is software used to detect and eliminate computer viruses and other types of malware.

Malware: Malware is software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems, such as ransomware, rootkits, spyware, trojan horses, viruses, worms, 

Spyware: Spyware is software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge.

Technology Support Scam: A technology support scam is where fraudsters pose as tech support to steal money, personal info, or device access, often via calls, pop-ups, or emails.

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8.Q3 Introduction

8.Q3 Tech Support Scams 

8.Q3 Student Checklist

8.Q3 Teacher Guide

MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Students connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress.
c. Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.

3. Knowledge Constructor
d. Students build knowledge by exploring real-world issues and gain experience in applying their learning in authentic settings.

5. Computational Thinker
c. Students break problems into component parts, extract key information and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving.
d. Students understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.

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