Some time reserved at beginning of class to look at one another's web sites.
Give out midterm review sheet. Or you can see it here.
Begin discussion of Google, cloud computing, dynamic web pages.
Videos:
- Being a Google Autocompleter (2:37)
- How Google Search works (3:15)
- How Search Ads Work (2:38)
- How Google Apps Work (1:51)
- Google Data Center (4:52)
- What They Know - Advertising Cookies and You (7:15)
Tuesday:
Go over any questions for the midterm.Read Cookie Monsters.
Continue with discussion of dynamic web pages.
Wednesday:
(Last opportunity for current events for this marking period)
Midterm exam - both sections will take the test today, period 1 at 7:35, period 2 at 9:00.
Thursday:
Computer Pioneer presentations - 60 - 120 seconds, no notes or slides. In remaining time, begin unit on computer security, privacy, and cyberwar.
Video (in class): FBI Ransom Computer Virus
Readings for today:
- New Fast-Spreading Virus takes Internet by Storm (1999)
- Slammed! An inside view of the worm that crashed the Internet in 15 minutes (2003)
- The Facebook Virus Spreads: No Social Network is Safe (2008)
- What is a Drive-By Download? (2013)
- Think You're Safe at Starbucks? Think Again. (2013)
Friday:
Video (in class): Business Casual G-MenReadings for today:
- Email Phishing and Scams (2011) -or- How Phishing Works (from HowStuffWorks) or both if you're so inclined. . .
- Creepster of the Week: Webcam Hijacker Gets Six Year Sentence (2011)
- Cyberthieves Silently Copy Your Passwords As You Type (2006)
- Growing Target for Identity Thieves: Kids (2006)
- Security Firm Discovers Global Spy Campaign (2013)
