Module 2 – ICT

Policies and
Issues:
Implications to
Teaching and
Learning
 Lesson 2 –
Safety Issues on
the Use of ICT
Including e-
safety Rules
Lesson Objectives:

1. Identify and explain safety issues on the use of

ICT;
2. List and apply e-safety rules in the use of ICT.
What are the Risks in the Use of ICT and e-
Networking?
1. Exposure to inappropriate content, including on-line
pornography, and 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;
What are the Risks in the Use of ICT and e-
Networking?
4. Privacy issues including disclosure of personal
information;
5. Health and well being (amount of time on-line, internet
gaming and many more;
6. Prolonged exposure to on-line technologies, particularly
at an early age;
What are the Risks in the Use of ICT and e-
Networking?

7. Addiction to gambling and gaming;

8. Theft and fraud from activities such as phishing;
9. Viruses, Trojans, spyware and other malware;
10. Social pressure to maintain online networks via texting
and social networking sites.
What are Minor Misuse of ICT in School?

1. Copying information into assignment and failing to

acknowledge the source (plagiarism and copyright
infringement);
2. Downloading materials not relevant to their studies;
3. Misconduct associated with subject logins, such as using
someone else’s password;
What are Minor Misuse of ICT in School?

4. Leaving a mobile phone turned on during class period;

5. Unauthorized taking of pictures or images with mobile
phone camera, still or moving
Why is e-safety important?

1. It helps safeguard children and young children people

in the digital world.
2. It emphasizes learning to understand the new
technologies in positive way.
Why is e-safety important?

3. It educates children about the risks and benefits, so we

can feel confident online.
4. It supports young children and adults to develop safer
online behaviors, both in and out of school.
e-safety in Network Management

I. Safety in the use of network in schools

II. Password Policy
III. Personal mobile phones and mobile devices
IV. Cameras
e-safety in Network Management

I. Safety in the use of network in schools

1. Make clear that no one should log on as another
user.
2. Require all users to always log off after using the
computer.
3. Maintain equipment to ensure health and safety.
e-safety in Network Management

I. Safety in the use of network in schools

4. Provide the students with access to content and
resources through guided e-learning.
5. Set up a clear disaster recovery system in place for
critical data that include secure, remote back up of
critical data.
e-safety in Network Management

I. Safety in the use of network in schools

6. Secure wireless network appropriate standards
suitable for educational use.
7. Install all computer equipment professionally and
meet health and safety standards.
8. Review the school ICT system regularly with regards
to health and safety and security.
e-safety in Network Management

II. Password Policy

1. Only authorized users will have individual passwords.
2. Keep the equipment with personal information
locked when unattended to prevent unauthorized
access.
3. Set the computers to a time out if they become
unused for a certain period of time.
e-safety in Network Management

III. Personal mobile phones and mobile devices

1. All mobile phones shall be kept in a box away from
the learners. They can only access for them at break
time, at the end of the classes or when needed
during the class period.
e-safety in Network Management

IV. Cameras
1. Only parents or caregivers are allowed to take
pictures of the learners while they attend classes.
2. Any picture taken of children shall be on camera
solely for the purpose.
Safety Rules in Setting Up Educational
Technology Room
1. Provide tiltable tables – can be adjusted to the height
of the users.
2. Provide anti-glare screen filters.
3. Provide adjustable chairs.
4. Make sure lighting is suitable.
Safety Rules in Setting Up Educational
Technology Room

5. Make sure work stations are not cramped.

6. Plan work at a computer so that there are frequent
breaks.
Safety Rules to Reduce Accidents in
Working Stations
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.
Safety Rules to Reduce Accidents in
Working Stations
4. There should be adequate space around desk for
people to move.
5. Bags and obstacles should be stored out of the way.
6. Foods and drinks should not be put near machines.
Safety Rules to Reduce Accidents in
Working Stations
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.