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Technology in Your Life
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Starting with You How
many times a day do you
use technology? It might be
more than you think! To find
out, go to the Online
Learning Center at
concepts.glencoe.com.
Choose Before You Read
Quizzes and take the Unit
1 Pre-Quiz.
Tech Talk: Computers and You
 Technology in Our Lives (pg. 2–3)
 Technology and You (pg. 4–5)
 Responsible Use of Technology (pg. 6–7)
Projects
 Project 1: Use Your Computer Safely and
Responsibly (pg. 9–18)
 Project 2: Operate Your Computer (pg. 19–36)
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Key Terms
technology
microprocessor
telecommute
ethics
virus
hacker
You Will Learn
 How technology affects your everyday life
 How technology is used at home, school, and work
 How you can use technology ethically and safely
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technology
The use of science to
solve practical
problems. (pg. 2)
pg. 2-3
Since ancient times, people have been using science to
solve practical problems. In the last 50 years, technology—
especially computer technology—has changed the way we:
 work
 play
 communicate
In fact many times when computers are not working, it can
become difficult to do everyday tasks!
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microprocessor
A tiny computer chip
that receives and
carries out
instructions. (pg. 3)
pg. 2-3
How Do I Use Technology?
Technology often works behind the scenes. You might not
know that computers:
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Keep track of the books in your school library
Predict the weather
Dispense money from ATMs
Monitor hospital patients
Make cars safer to drive
The “brain” of every computerized device is a small but
powerful chip called a microprocessor, or microchip.
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Identify List two technological inventions of the last century
that have made communication easier.
Possible answers include:
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broadcast radio
television
e-mail
personal computer
Internet
World Wide Web
Web browser
cell phone
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pg. 4-5
Technology is constantly changing. It is important to keep up
with how technology is used at school, at home, and at work.
How Is Technology Used at School?
At school, computers can help you:
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Find books in the library
Research a topic
Record or organize information
Write a report
Deliver a class presentation
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How Is Technology Used at Home?
At home, many systems and appliances are computerized.
Among these, personal computers are especially useful
because they let you:
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Communicate with friends and family
Find information
Listen to music and watch movies
Play games
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telecommute
To work at home or
another location
outside an office with
the help of
communication devices
such as cell phones,
fax machines, and the
Internet. (pg. 5)
pg. 4-5
How Is Technology Used at Work?
At work, technology is everywhere! Computers are used to
do these and many other tasks:
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Create documents
Maintain schedules
Place orders and track sales
Track products and workers
These days, many people telecommute rather than work in
an office.
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Describe How have you used computers to help you do
school assignments?
Possible answers include:
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To find books in the library
To research a topic
To record information
To organize information
To write a report
To deliver a class presentation
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ethics
The principles and
standards we use to
decide how to act.
(pg. 6)
pg. 6-7
When you use a computer, use ethics to guide
your behavior.
How Can I Use Computers Ethically?
Be sure to follow these guidelines for ethical computer use:
 Do not open or damage other people’s files
or messages.
 Do not use the Internet to cheat.
 Do not use Web sites, e-mail, or chat rooms to say
negative things about others.
 Pay for commercial software, music, and movies.
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pg. 6-7
virus
A computer program
intentionally designed
to cause annoyance or
to damage hardware or
software. (pg. 7)
What Are the Risks of Using Computers?
When you use a computer, you must be aware of the risks
and take proper precautions:
hacker
A person who uses his
or her expertise to gain
access to people’s
computers for unethical
purposes. (pg. 7)
 Good common sense can help protect you from
dishonest people who give false or illegal information
on the Internet.
 Firewalls and antivirus software can help protect
your computer against a virus or a hacker.
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Tech Talk Assessment
pg. 8
Draw Conclusions What should you do if you think you are
the victim of someone else’s unethical behavior?
Self-Check Assess your
understanding of what you
read. Go to the Online
Learning Center at
concepts.glencoe.com.
Choose After You Read
Quizzes and take the Unit
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Notify an adult, such as your teacher or a parent
or guardian.
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pg. 8
Analyze Pick an appliance, system, or device in your home.
How does it help to solve a practical problem?
Possible answers include:
 A refrigerator keeps perishable foods from spoiling.
 A microwave oven makes it possible to enjoy a hot
meal when you do not have a lot of time.
 A security system protects you and your belongings
from potential harm.
 The TV remote control lets you change the channel
without having to get up!
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pg. 9-18
Key Terms
Contents
ergonomics
Acceptable Use
Policy (AUP)
Exercise 1-1
 Identify features of your classroom computer
Exercise 1-2
 Operate computers safely
Exercise 1-3
 Practice proper ergonomics
Exercise 1-4
 Use computers responsibly
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Exercise 1-1 Get to Know Your Classroom Computer
pg. 10
In this exercise you will identify and locate the computer
equipment in your classroom.
Your work station probably has these devices:
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computer
monitor
keyboard
mouse
Your computer lab may have these additional devices:
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printer
scanner
digital camera
projector
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Exercise 1-2 Operate Computers Safely
pg. 11
In this exercise you will learn how to keep your computer
classroom safe and avoid accidents.
These are features of a safe computer classroom:
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Sturdy tables and chairs
Clean floor and equipment
Neatly arranged and safely connected computer cables
No food or drinks
Neatly organized papers and supplies
Lighting that reduces glare and shadow
Constant temperature
Fire extinguisher or sprinklers
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Exercise 1-3 Use Proper Ergonomics
ergonomics
The study of
equipment design in
order to improve user
safety, comfort, and
efficiency. (pg. 12)
pg. 12-13
In this exercise you will learn how to sit correctly and safely
at your computer.
Good computer ergonomics can:
 Improve safety, comfort, and efficiency
 Prevent fatigue and muscle injury
 Keep you alert and focused
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Exercise 1-4 Use Computers Responsibly
Acceptable Use
Policy (AUP)
A set of rules for
school computer
usage. (pg. 14)
pg. 14-15
In this exercise you will evaluate some of the rules found in
many Acceptable Use Policies.
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is intended to protect
students from potential dangers when using computers
at school.
Before you use your school’s computers, you and your
parents may have to sign the school’s Acceptable
Use Policy.
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Project Assessment
Identify Which of these is not a feature of a safe
computer classroom?
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B.
C.
D.
clean equipment
sturdy tables and chairs
safely connected computer cables
snacks and soda cans
The correct answer is:
D. snacks and soda cans
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Describe Why is it important to sit correctly at your
computer?
Your should sit correctly at your computer to:
 Improve safety, comfort, and efficiency
 Prevent fatigue and muscle injury
 Keep alert and focused
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Cause and Effect Why might “No horsing around in the
classroom” be a rule in an Acceptable Use Policy?
It is important to act responsibly in the computer classroom.
Horsing around can:
 Injure or endanger students
 Damage equipment
 Create hazardous conditions in the classroom by
knocking into potentially dangerous electrical equipment
 Distract from classroom activities or projects
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Operate Your Computer
pg. 19-36
Key Terms
desktop
icon
log on
program
application
window
taskbar
insertion point
shortcut
Exercise 2-1
 Start the computer
 Log on to Windows
 View the Start menu
Exercise 2-2
 Practice mouse skills
Exercise 2-3
 Open and close an application
 Open multiple applications
Exercise 2-4
 Practice keyboarding skills
Exercise 2-5
 Log off Windows
 Shut down the computer
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Exercise 2-1 Get to Know the Windows Desktop
log on
To provide a
username and
password in order to
use a computer
connected to a
network. (pg. 20)
pg. 20-21
In this exercise you will turn on your computer and access
Microsoft Windows according to your teacher’s directions.
If your school’s computers are connected to a network, you
will have to log on first.
APPLICATIONS USED
Microsoft Windows
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Exercise 2-1 Get to Know the Windows Desktop
desktop
The main work area
on a computer.
(pg. 20)
pg. 20-21
When you start Microsoft Windows, the first screen you
see is the desktop.
 A good place to begin is the Start button, from which
you can open all the programs on the computer.
 Double-clicking an icon on the desktop takes you to the
item it represents
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Exercise 2-2 Get to Know Your Mouse
pg. 22-24
In this exercise you will use the desktop and Start menu to
practice using your mouse.
The mouse lets you enter commands into a computer. You
use the mouse by pointing to an object on the screen and
clicking in one of several ways:
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Click with the left button
Double-click with the left button
Right-click with the right button
Drag by holding the left button and moving the mouse
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Exercise 2-3 Work with Multiple Applications
program
A set of instructions a
computer receives in
order to carry out
functions. (pg. 25)
application
A software program
that allows a user to
perform specific tasks.
(pg. 25)
APPLICATIONS USED
pg. 25-27
In this exercise you will make a window smaller and larger
and move between two open applications.
From the Windows desktop, you can open all the software
programs, or applications, on your computer. Examples of
applications are:
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Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
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Exercise 2-3 Work with Multiple Applications
window
The area on a
computer screen
where an application
can be viewed and
accessed. (pg. 25)
pg. 25-27
When you open an application, it appears as a new window
on the screen.
• You can have more than one window open at a time.
• The taskbar at the bottom of the screen shows the
windows you are working in.
taskbar
The part of the
desktop, usually at the
bottom, that displays
active programs.
(pg. 25)
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Exercise 2-4 Get to Know Your Keyboard
insertion point
The symbol on a
computer screen that
shows where text or
data will be entered. It
is often a blinking
vertical line. (pg. 28)
shortcut
A keyboard command
that lets you work
without the mouse.
Shortcuts often involve
use of the Ctrl, Alt,
Shift, or Function key.
(pg. 28)
pg. 28-31
In this exercise you will practice using the keyboard and the
mouse to move around in a Word document.
The keyboard lets you enter text and numbers and do many
other things. From your keyboard, you can use a:
 Keyboard key to move the insertion point
 Keyboard key to apply a command
 Keyboard shortcut instead of clicking the mouse
APPLICATIONS USED
Microsoft Word
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Exercise 2-4 Get to Know Your Keyboard
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Exercise 2-5 Close Windows
pg. 32-33
In this exercise you will use some of Window’s shut
down options.
When you are finished using your computer, you may choose
one of these Shut Down options:
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Log off to disconnect from the network
Shut down to close Windows
Restart to close Windows and start it again
Stand by to keep the computer running on low power
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Project Assessment
Identify Which item would you not find on the
Windows desktop?
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B.
C.
D.
Start button
Recycle Bin
scroll bar
taskbar
The correct answer is:
C. scroll bar
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Analyze Why might it be better to use a keyboard shortcut
rather than the mouse to do a particular task?
When you use a shortcut, you can keep both hands on the
keyboard—which is often a more efficient way to work.
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Make Predictions Why might you want to have multiple
applications open at the same time?
You might use more than one application to create a
single product. For example, you might download an
image from the Internet and insert it into a report—in
which case, Internet Explorer and Word might both be
open. Or you might create a chart in Excel and insert it
into a PowerPoint presentation—so both Excel and
PowerPoint might be open.
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Assessment Test your
knowledge of technology.
Go to the Online
Learning Center at
concepts.glencoe.com.
Choose e-Review
Quizzes and take the Unit
1 > Tech Assess Quiz.
Explore Do you think the benefits of using computers
outweigh the risks? Explain your answer.
Your answer may be “yes,” “no,” or even “I do not know.”
In arriving at your answer, you should have considered how
computers help us at school, at home, and at work—as well
as how they make us and our personal information vulnerable
to unethical people.
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Synthesize You have probably heard that “we are living in
the information age.” Indeed, modern technology has made
huge quantities of information readily available. Name three
things computers can help you do with all that information.
Computers can help you do the following with information:
 Collect information using the power of the Internet.
 Organize information on your computer, where it is
easy to access.
 Communicate information through e-mail, instant
messaging, Web sites, and other technologies.
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Cause and Effect Why is it important to learn
computer skills?
Technology is everywhere in the workplace. Having a solid
knowledge of technology is one key to a great career. Most
jobs today require at least basic computer experience. The
more you learn now, the better off you will be later. Also, your
computer skills can help you complete school assignments,
search for a job, and even apply for a job online.
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Evaluate For your own protection, you should understand
and follow all the rules in your school’s Acceptable Use Policy
(AUP). Listed below are some rules you might see in an AUP.
Of these, which rule seems the most important to you? In
other words, which one has the most severe consequences if
you do not follow it? Why?
A. “I will not damage the computer in any way.”
B. “I will not attempt to use another person’s username
or password.”
C. “I will not install new software on the computer.”
D. “I will not visit inappropriate Web sites.”
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Your answer might be A, B, C, or D. In arriving at your answer,
you should have considered the consequences of
not following each rule:
A. “I will not damage the computer in any way.”
Consequence of not following the rule:
Expensive equipment must be replaced.
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B. “I will not attempt to use another person’s username
or password.”
Consequence of not following the rule: Attempting to use
another person’s access information is a serious violation of
privacy. It can also be considered a cybercrime, which may
be punishable.
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C. “I will not install new software on the computer.”
Consequence of not following the rule: If new software is
installed, viruses or other damaging programs may be
introduced into the computer or the network.
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D. “I will not visit inappropriate Web sites.”
Consequence of not following the rule: Inappropriate Web
content may offend others around you. When you visit an
inappropriate Web site, viruses or spyware may be introduced
into the computer or the network.
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For more resources on this unit, go to the Online Learning
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