12) Create and use a better password. (5 Points)
1)
Research on-line tools that can help you create better passwords.
See sites like
http://passwordbird.com
and many others
2)
Display a password creation website’s screen on your computer as you are making a
new, stronger password.
3)
Display your digital signature file in the lower right corner.
4)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.
11) Optimize (or repair) your hard disk. (5 Points)
1)
Display your defragmentation/optimization/repair software’s window on your computer
as it is repairing or optimizing your hard disk.
On Macs, use a built-in program called Disk Utility and select “Repair Permissions.” On
Windows use a program called “Disk Defragmenter.”
2)
Display your digital signature file in the lower right corner.
3)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.
10) Check your computer for viruses. (5 Points)
1)
Start a virus scan on your computer using whatever Virus Detection/Disinfection
software you are using and display the virus scanning software in a window as it is
operating.
2)
Display your digital signature file in the lower right corner.
3)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.
Install a new piece of software or upgrade an old one.
(5 Points)
1)
Display the software’s “installer” window on your computer as it is installing/upgrading a
piece of software.
2)
Display your digital signature file in the lower right corner.
3)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.
Find an example of a Phishing email or a Pharming website.
(5 Points)
1)
Display the Phishing email or Pharming website in a window on your computer.
2)
Display your digital signature file in the lower right corner.
3)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.
Find an example of an Internet Prank or Hoax. (5 Points)
1)
Display a prank or hoax you have found in a window on your computer.
2)
Display your digital signature file.
3)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.
3) Taking “Signed” Screen Photos.(5 Points)
Required for All Students
Steps:
1)
Open your “Signature” file. Resize the window (if needed) so that your avatar, signature
and student info are all visible in the lower-right corner of your screen.
2)
Take a screen photo of your computer screen (with the signature visible) and store it in
your portfolio.
Ask your professor about good methods for taking screen photos if you are unfamiliar
with the process
2) Making a Digital Signature File. (5 Points)
Required for All Students
Steps:
1)
Open a word processor and create a small file that contains:
2)
Your personal Avatar (from the previous achievement).
3)
Your name, email address and ZU ID number.
4)
Resize the window until it is small and can sit unobtrusively in the lower-right corner of
your screen. Make certain that, although small, your Avatar can still be seen and your
personal information is can be read easily.
5)
Save the file in your Course Folder with the name “Signature.”
You will need this file frequently throughout the semester, so keep it handy.
6)
Find an example of an Internet Meme.
(5 Points)
1)
Display an interesting meme that you have found in a window on your computer.
2)
Display your digital signature file.
3)
Take a screen photo and save it along with a printed copy in your portfolio.
4)Emailing your Instructor. (5 Points)
Required for All Students
1)
Start writing a “Hello” email to your instructor using the COL 270 special “Subject
Format”.
The Subject of this
or any future message you send to your COL 270 instructor
during
the semester must be as follows:
“COL 270 Section
XXX: SUBJECT
”
(where you replace the
XXX: SUBJECT
with you section number and a clear,
descriptive message subject)
For this message, it should be something like:
“COL 270 Section XXX: Hello from YOUR NAME”
Important:
From now on, any time you email your COL 270 instructor, be certain to use
this same format (i.e. COL 270 Section XXX: My Subject…). Your instructor gets
hundreds of email messages during the semester and, if it is not crystal clear who sent
it or what it is about, it may get overlooked.
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