Types of Internet and ICT related crime - mini website

This mini website introduces the main types of crime that has arisen as a result of the Internet and e-commerce

It covers theft of Money, Data, Resources and ID theft as well as some advice on how to avoid it.

Introduction to software piracy

This mini-website explains the issues surrounding software piracy and breach of copyright. It explains the effect it has and some of the issues

Computer Virus and other problems

Explains the basics of a computer virus and other malware such as trojans, keyloggers and spyware. It decribes the effect a virus has on a business. It also suggests ways to avoid the problems and further research students could undertake.

Malpractice and Crime

This presentation was written to cover the AQA syllabus, ICT1 10.8

Students often don't understand the term 'malpractice'. This PPT clearly explains this topic and provides numerous examples to support the points made.

Kindly contributed by Fat Max

Student Powerpoints

Get students to use the website above to create their own PowerPoint presentations.

Here are a selection created by students

(I cannot remember the original source of these. If you recognise them, please contact me and I will assign the correct copyright and acknowlegements to them)

Information systems, malpractice and crime - Psionica

An excellent presentation that can be used to provide a comprehensive set of notes to help students with this topic.

Crime and ICT - North Chadderton

A comprehensive set of notes written specifically for the AQA syllabus. However, they are just as relevant for the OCR spec.

Source: http://www.nchadderton.zen.co.uk

Information systems, malpractice and crime - Colchester School

A clear set of notes - provides a good starting point to introduce this topic.

Software Piracy - Information Sheet

This document can be printed out and given to students as a revision guide or as an information sheet to support a task e.g. Powerpoint presentation, Mindmap

Current news stories

No matter which syllabus your students are following, it is extremely beneficial for them to have a good awareness of current news in the field of ICT.

We have categorised the recent news stories by topic.

Get your students to research the latest events and feedback to the rest of the class.

Spider diagram or Mind Map

Spider diagrams or Mindmaps are an excellent way to condense a lot of information onto one page, and can be an invaluable aid to revision.

Students could use the website to help them create their own mindmaps.

Have a look at our example to inspire you.