10/14/2020

Lesson 2:
Safety Issues on the
Use of ICT including
e-Safety Rules
Lesson Outcomes:
1. Identified and explained safety issues on the use of ICT.
2. Listed and applied e‐safety rules in the use of ICT.

Some RISKS
in the use of
ICT and
E-NETWORKING

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Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

1 Exposure to 
inappropriate 
content, including 
online 
pornography.

Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

2 websites like 
Lifestyle 

self‐harms 
and suicide 
site, and hate 
sites.

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Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

3 Cyber‐bullying in 
all forms, 
receiving sexually 
explicit images or 
messages.

Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

4 Privacy issues 
including 
disclosure of 
personal 
information.

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Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

5 Health
and 
well‐being 

Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

6 Prolonged 
exposure to 
online 
technologies.

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Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

7 Addiction to 
gaming and 
possibly 
gambling.

Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

8 Theft and 
fraud from 
activities such 
as phishing.

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Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

9 Viruses, 
Trojans, 
spyware and 
other 
malware.

Some Risks in the Use of ICT and e-Networking

Social pressure to 
10 maintain online 
networks via 
texting and social 
networking sites.

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Minor
MISUSE of
ICT
in School

Minor Misuse of ICT in School

1 Copying 
information into 
assignment and 
failing to 
acknowledge the 
source.

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Minor Misuse of ICT in School

2 Downloading 
materials not 
relevant to their 
studies.

Minor Misuse of ICT in School

3 Misconduct 
associated with 
subject logins, 
such as using 
someone else’s 
password.

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Minor Misuse of ICT in School

4 Leaving a mobile 
phone turned on 
during class 
period.

Minor Misuse of ICT in School

5 Unauthorized 
taking of pictures 
or images with 
mobile phone 
camera, still or 
moving.

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E-SAFETY
 Being safe in the internet.
 The act of maximizing a user's 
awareness of personal safety and 
security risks to private 
information and property 
associated with using the internet, 
and the self‐protection from 
computer crime

The process of 
administering 
and managing
computer networks.

NETWORK
MANAGEMENT

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Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.1. Make clear that no one 
should log on as another 
user.

Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.2. Require all users to 
always log off when they 
have finished working.

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Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.3. Maintain equipment to 
ensure health and safety.

Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.4. Provide students with 
access to content and 
resources through guided 
e‐learning.

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Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.5. Set up a clear disaster 
recovery system in place 
for critical data that 
include secure, remote 
back up of critical data.

Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.6. Secure wireless 
network to appropriate 
standards suitable for 
educational use.

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Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.7. Install all computer 
equipment professionally 
and meet health and 
safety standards.

Network Management

Safety in the Use

1. of Network in
Schools
1.8. Review the school ICT 
system regularly with 
regard to health and 
safety and security.

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Network Management

Password
2. Policy
•Only authorized users 
will have individual 
passwords.

Network Management

Personal Mobile
3. Phones and
Mobile Devices
• All mobile phones shall be kept away in 
a box away from the children or 
learners and access is only allowed at a 
breaktime or at the end of classes or 
when needed during the class period.

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Setting
up an
Educational
Technology
Room

Provide tiltable tables.
Technology room

Provide anti‐glare screen filters.
Setting up an
Educational

Provide adjustable chairs.

Provide foot support.

Make sure lighting is suitable.

Make sure work stations have enough space.

Provide schedules.

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Safety Rules No trailing wires across or around the room.

Electrical sockets should not be overloaded.
Electrical equipment should be safety‐tested regularly.
There should be enough space for people to move.
Bags and obstacles should be stored our of the way.
Food and drinks should not be placed near machines.
There should be proper ventilation.
Fire extinguisher should be available.
Fire exits must be clearly marked and free from clutter.

10 Commandments of Computer Ethics

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not
paid (without permission).
7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without
authorization or proper compensation.
8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are
writing or the system you are designing.
10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration
and respect for other humans

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