Misuse of Computer | Areas of Computer Misuse | Reasons Why People Abuse the Computer | How to Prevent or Stop Abuse of Computer Primary 6 (Basic 6) Term 3 Week 4 Information Technology

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

THIRD TERM 

WEEK 4

PRIMARY 6

THEME – BASIC CONCEPTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PREVIOUS LESSON – Career Opportunities in Computer (Primary 6)

 

TOPIC: MISUSE OF COMPUTER 

LEARNING AREA 

1. Introduction

2. Misuse of Computer

3. Area Where Computers have been Misuse

4. Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment (Test)

 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives –

1. Identify ways of misusing computer.

2. List ways of misusing computers.

 

ENTRY BEHAVIOR

The pupils can state the uses of computer.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of functional computer system.

 

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons. Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

Course Book – Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 6 page 8

All Relevant Material

Online Information – Online Threat

Relevant link – Useful and Quick Links for Second Term Plan Lesson Notes All Subjects Primary 4, Primary 5 and Primary 6

 

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION

Computer misuse is the wrong or illegal use of a computer or the internet. It happens when a person uses a computer to cause harm, steal information, cheat, or break rules. It is also known as computer abuse. The abuse is done by children, adults and the old. Most of the children used computer for improper activities such as watching p0rnography, bullying, etc. while the adult and the old used it for both improper and illegal activities such as fraud, stealing identity, etc.

 

AREAS OF COMPUTER MISUSE

There are the different ways or places where computers are wrongly used.

1. Hacking – Breaking into other people’s computers or accounts without permission.

2. Cyber bullying – Using computers or the internet to harass, threaten, or insult others.

3. Internet Fraud (Scamming) – Using a computer to deceive people and steal money or information.

4. Identity Theft – Stealing someone’s personal information, such as passwords or bank details.

5. Spreading Computer Viruses – Creating or sending harmful programs that damage computers or data.

6. Software Piracy – Copying or using software without permission or payment.

7. Plagiarism – Copying other people’s work from the internet and claiming it as your own.

8. Examination Malpractice – Using computers or phones to cheat during examinations.

7. Pônograph – Online sèxual activities that show núde photos and videos.

10. Impersonation – Stealing people identity to incriminate them in their criminal activities.

ASSIGNMENT – Find out the reasons why people misuse computer.

 

LESSON 2 – THE REASONS WHY PEOPLE ABUSE THE COMPUTERS

People misuse computers for many reasons. Some of the common reasons are:

1. Lack of Computer Knowledge – Some people do not know the right way to use computers, so they use them wrongly.

2. Greed for Money – Many people misuse computers to steal money or information through fraud and scams.

3. Peer Pressure – Friends may encourage others to misuse computers, especially on social media.

4. Curiosity – Some people misuse computers because they want to try illegal things just to see how they work.

5. Lack of Rules and Control – When there are no strict rules or supervision, people may misuse computers.

6. Desire for Fame or Attention – Some misuse computers to gain popularity, likes, or attention online.

7. Revenge or Anger – People may misuse computers to hurt others because they are angry.

8. Easy Access to the Internet – The internet is easily available, making it easy to misuse computers.

ASSIGNMENT – Find out how to prevent people from misusing computer.

 

LESSON 3 – HOW TO PREVENT COMPUTER ABUSE OR MISUSE 

Computer misuse can be reduced if people follow good rules and habits. Below are ways to prevent it:

1. Computer Education – Teach people the correct and safe way to use computers and the internet.

2. Parental and Teacher Supervision – Parents and teachers should monitor how children use computers.

3. Strong Passwords – Use strong and secret passwords to protect accounts and information.

4. Install Security Software – Use antivirus and security programs to protect computers from viruses and hackers.

5. Follow Rules and Laws – People should obey computer and internet rules.

6. Avoid Sharing Personal Information – Do not share passwords, phone numbers, or bank details online.

7. Block Harmful Websites – Use filters or parental control tools to block bad websites.

8. Report Bad Activities – Report cyberbullying, hacking, or fraud to parents, teachers, or authorities.

 

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions.

2. Teacher organizes pupils in groups or pairs depending on the size of the class. 

3. Teacher displays chart showing different computer users in the banks, offices, schools, etc.

4. Teacher lets the groups or pairs examine the chart and describe the activities of the computer users.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils discuss various uses of computer by different users.

5. Teacher uses the chart and the pupils relevant responses to introduce the lesson and leads a discussion on computer abuse and areas where computers are being misuse.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction, understand the concept of the lesson as they participate accordingly.

6. Teacher guides the pupils to identify and state the reasons why people misuse the computers.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils identify and state the reasons why people misuse the computers.

7. Teacher leads a discussion on how the children and adults can abuse the computer and asks them to suggest ways to prevent the abuse.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the class discussion, discuss how children and adults abuse the computer in their communities and suggests ways to prevent the abuse.

8. Teacher summarizes the lessons on the board with appropriate lesson evaluation.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to the questions and write as instructed.

 

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

Next Lesson – Career Opportunities in Computer Primary 6 (Basic 6) Term 3 Week 5 Information Technology

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks pupils to,

1. explain the meaning of computer abuse.

2. discuss 5 areas where computer are mostly abuse.

3. discuss how children and adults abuse the computers.

4. suggest 5 ways to prevent or stop the abuse of computers.

5. state 5 reasons why people abuse the computers.

 

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 

1. What is computer misuse?

A. Using a computer for learning

B. Using a computer in a wrong or illegal way

C. Typing documents

D. Playing games

 

2. Which of the following is an example of computer misuse?

A. Hacking into someone’s account

B. Typing notes in Microsoft Word

C. Drawing in Paint

D. Sending a friendly email

 

3. Cyberbullying is an area of computer misuse where people ______.

A. Help others online

B. Harass or insult others using the internet

C. Play online games

D. Learn from online tutorials

 

4. Spreading computer viruses is considered ______.

A. Computer misuse

B. Computer education

C. Computer programming

D. Internet surfing

 

5. One reason people misuse computers is ______.

A. Desire to learn

B. Following rules

C. Helping others

D. Peer pressure and curiosity

 

6. Using strong passwords helps to ______.

A. Increase computer misuse

B. Prevent computer misuse

C. Play online games faster

D. Download more files

 

7. Which of the following is a way to prevent computer misuse?

A. Sharing personal information online

B. Ignoring rules

C. Installing antivirus software

D. Hacking other people’s accounts

 

8. Reporting bad activities like hacking or cyberbullying helps to ______.

A. Encourage misuse

B. Damage computers

C. Waste time

D. Prevent computer misuse

 

9. Identity theft is an area of computer misuse where someone ______.

A. Protects accounts

B. Steals someone’s personal information

C. Learns online

D. Plays educational games

 

10. Lack of supervision is a reason why people ______.

A. Use computers safely

B. Learn properly

C. Use antivirus

D. Misuse computers

ANSWER KEY – 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D