UNIT-3

Gender Issue:

1.Lack of encouragement in class: As there are less number of girls in a class, the teachers for most work assignments end up choosing more boys

2.Lack of role models: TV,Movie, advertisement every where it is portrayed that is technical fields like ‘computer science’, are men’s fields.

3.Not Girl friendly work culture: It has been observed that when, in class , work partners are chosen,boys prefer boys over girls. And even if a girl and a boy are made work-partners, boys prefer to work actively and make girls silent observers. Boys are not comfortable in situations where they are not playing active roles.

4.Lack of interest: Most games available today are boys centric that increase their interest in computers than girls.

5.Preconceived notations: like boys are better at technical things , girls are good at humanities

Possible Solutions:

1.Girl students should be encouraged more to work on computer in computer lab.

2.There should be more Programs  and initiatives  to encourage girls to take up computer science subject.

3.The film and TV censor board should ensure fair representations of female role models in TV, Cinema etc. so that more girls to take up ‘Computer science’

Possible Disability while teaching Computers :

1.Locomotor disabilities: polio, leprosy, cerebral palsy

2.Hearing and speech disabilities: speech aphasia, Hearing impairment

3.Vision disabilities: low vision , blindness

4.Cognitive impairment: down’s syndrome, autism

Disability issue:

1.Unavailability of teaching material/aids

2.Lack of special needs teachers

3.Lack of supporting curriculum

Possible Solutions:

1.School must support inclusive curriculum

2.School must employ special need teachers

3.School must provide special teaching material/aids.

Some softwares and hardwares that may be used for special need students

1.Sophisticated virtual keyboard software

2.A joystick that is specific to the needs of the child

3.A programming editor that can be interfaced with the virtual keyboard, and does not required any mouse interaction

E-waste:( e-Scrap or Electronic Waste or WEEE(Waste electrical and electronic equipment)

E-Waste is categorized as hazardous waste by the govt. of india.

E- waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices as  discarded computers, office electronic equipment, entertainment device electronics, mobile phones, televisions sets and refrigerators 

Composition of E-Waste:

 e-Waste contains metallic and non metallic elements , alloys and compounds such as copper, aluminum, gold, silver, palladium, platinum, nickel, tin, iron , sulphur, Phosphorus ,arsenic etc.

E-Waste management:

It involves proper recycling and recovery of the disposed material. It includes following operations:

1.Dismantling: Removal of parts containing dangerous substances and valuable substances

2.Segregation of (ferrous and non ferrous metal and plastic):

3.Refurbishment and reuse

4.Recycling/recovery of valuable materials

5.Disposal of dangerous materials and waste

Benefits of E-waste Disposal:

1.Protect public health and water quality: By disposing toxic substances  include lead, mercury and cadmium

2.Toxic waste:

3.Saves landfill space: E-waste is a growing waste stream. Recycling these items will help conserve landfill space

4.Create jobs: for professional recyclers and refurbishers

5.Allow for recovery of valuable precious metals like copper , gold and zinc

E- waste disposal Techniques:

ØSelf off your outdated technology

ØDonating your outdated technology to students or NGO if working

ØVisit civic institutions: where e-waste recycling program organized

ØGive back to you electronic companies and drop- off points

ØSafeguard both the environment and your sensitive information: format your devices before disposing them

Give your e waste to certified E-Waste recycler 

The Information Technology Act, 2000 :

It is also known as ITA-2000 or IT Act or cyber law of india. It is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce .Purpose of the act to provides legal recognition for transactions by mean of electronic data interchange, electronic communication and electronic commerce. 4 A major amendment was made to the IT Act in 2008. It introduce section 66A which penalized sending of “offensive messages”. It also introduced section 69, which gave authorities the power of “monitoring or decryption of any information through computer resource”. Amendments also contained penalties for child pornography and cyber terrorism. The act was passed in December 2008 called IT Act 2008