MODULE 2 / LESSON 2

SAFETY ISSUES ON
THE USE OF ICT
INCLUDING E-SAFETY
RULES
 10 RISK IN THE USE OF ICT AND E-
NETWORKING
1. Exposure to inappropriate content, including on- line pornography,
extremism (exposure to violence associated with racist language)
2. Lifestyle websites like self- harms and suicide sites, and hate sites;
3. Cyber- bullying in all forms, receiving sexually explicit images or
messages;
4. Privacy issues including disclosure of personal information;
5. Health and well- being (amount of time spent online, internet gaming
and many more;
6. Prolonged exposure to online technologies, particularly at an early age;
7. Addiction to gambling and gaming;
8. Theft and fraud from activities such as phishing;
9. Viruses, Trojans, spyware and other malware; and
10. Social pleasure To maintain online networks via texting and social
networking sites
 10 RISK IN THE USE OF ICT AND E-
NETWORKING
1. Exposure to inappropriate content, including on- line pornography,
extremism (exposure to violence associated with racist language)
2. Lifestyle websites like self- harms and suicide sites, and hate sites;
3. Cyber- bullying in all forms, receiving sexually explicit images or
messages;
4. Privacy issues including disclosure of personal information;
5. Health and well- being (amount of time spent online, internet gaming
and many more;
6. Prolonged exposure to online technologies, particularly at an early age;
7. Addiction to gambling and gaming;
8. Theft and fraud from activities such as phishing;
9. Viruses, Trojans, spyware and other malware; and
10. Social pleasure To maintain online networks via texting and social
networking sites
 MINOR MISUSE OF ICT
In school, some minor misuses made by learners include the following:
Copying information into assignment and failing to acknowledge the
source (plagiarism and copyright infringement).
Downloading materials not relevant to their studies.
Misconduct associated with subject logins, such as using someone
else’s password.
Leaving a mobile phone turned on during class period.
Unauthorized taking pictures or images with mobile phone camera,
still or moving.
 E-SAFETY
E-safety takes care not only of internet technologies but also
electronic communications via mobile phones, game consoles
and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children
and young people about the benefits, risks, and responsibilities of
using information technology. Here are some issues of e-
safety:
E-safety helps safeguard children and young people in the digital
world.
E-safety emphasizes learning to understand and new technologies
in a positive way.
E-safety educates children about the risks as well as benefits so we
can feel confident online; and
E-safety supports young learners and adults to develop
safer online behaviours, both in and out of school
 NETWORK MANAGEMENT
1. Safety in the use of Network in Schools
1.1. Make clear that no one should log on as another user.
1.2. Require all users to always log off when they have finished
working.
1.3. Maintain equipment to ensure health and safety.
1.4. Provide students with access to content and resources through
guided e- learning.
1.5. Set up a clear disaster recovery system in place for critical data
that include secure, remote back up of critical data.
1.6. Secure wireless network to appropriate standards suitable for
educational use.
1.7. Install all computer equipment professionally and meet health
and safety standards.
1.8. Review the school ICT system regularly with regard to health and
safety security
2. Password Policy
2.1. Only authorized users will have individual passwords. Users are
not permitted to disclose their passwords unless they got
permission from the owner or from the management. The
equipment that keeps the personal information shall be locked
when unattended to prevent unauthorized access. Computers should
be set to a time out if they become unused for a
certain period of time.
3. Personal Mobile phones and Mobile devices
3.1. All mobile phones shall be kept away in a box away from the
children or learners and access it only allowed at break time or at
the end of classes or when needed during class period.
4. Cameras
4.1. Taking pictures only from parents or caregivers and not from any
other family member or friend while the child attends class.
4.2. Any picture taken of children shall be on cameras solely for the
purpose
 SETTING UP AN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
ROOM
Schools that plan to dedicate a room where the students can access
technologies for learning should include the following basic safety rules:
1. Provide tilt-able tables. These tables can be tilted and adjusted to
the
height of the users.
2. Provide anti-glare screen filters.
3. Provide adjustable chairs.
4. Provide foot support.
5. Make sure lighting is suitable.
6. Make sure work stations are not cramped.
7. Plan work at a computer so that there are frequent breaks.
More specifically, safety rules that can reduce risk of accidents in the
working stations should include:
1. No trailing wires across or around the room which people can trip
on.
2. Electrical sockets should not be overloaded.
3. Electrical equipment should be safety-tested at least once a year.
4. There should be adequate space around desk for people to move.
5. Bags and obstacles should be stored out of the way.
6. Food and drinks should not be placed near machines.
7. Heating and ventilation should be suitable for the working
environment.
8. Fire extinguishers should be available.
9. Fire exits should be clearly marked and free from clutter.
Thank
You