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Lesson Outcomes
Identified and explained safety issues on the
use of ICT
Listed and applied e-safety rules in the use of
ICT
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Some Risks 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 hates sites;
3. Cyber-bullying in all forms,
receiving sexually explicit images or
messages;
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4. Privacy issues including disclosure of personal
information;
5. Health and well being (amount of time spent
on-line, internet gaming and many more);
6. Prolonged exposure to on-line technologies,
particularly at an early age;
7. Addiction to gambling and gaming;
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8. Theft and fraud from activities such as
phishing;
9. Viruses, Trojans, spyware and other malware;
and
10. Social pressure to maintain online networks
via texting and social networking sites.
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Minor Misuse of ICT
In school, some minor misuse made by learners:
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 someone else’s password
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Leaving a mobile phone turned on during class
period
Unauthorized taking of pictures or images
with mobile phone camera, still or moving.
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e-Safety
• Takes care not only of internet technologies
but also electronic communications via mobile
phones, games consoles and wireless
technology
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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 ways;
e-safety educates children about the risks as
well as the benefits so we can feel confident
online;
e-safety supports young learners and adults to
develop safer online behaviors, both in and
out of school.
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Network Management
1. Safety in the Use of Network in School
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.
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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 and security.
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2. Password Policy
2.1. Only authorized users will have individual
passwords.
3. Personal mobile phones and mobile devices
3.1. All mobile phones shall be kept away in a
box from the learners and access is only allowed
at breaktime or at the end of classes or when
needed during the class period.
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4. Cameras
4.1. Taking pictures only from parents or
caregivers and not from any other family
members or friend while the child attends
class.
4.2. Any picture taken of children shall be on
cameras solely for the purpose.
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Setting Up An Educational Technology
Room
1. Provide tiltable tables.
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 computers so that there are
frequent breaks.
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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.
2. Electrical sockets should not be overload.
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
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6. Foods 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.
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REFERENCES
• Lucido, P. & Corpuz, B. (2012) Educational Technology 2.
Quezon City, PH: Lorimar Publishing Co.
• Documents:
• The Philippine ICT Roadmap
• DepEd Five-Year Information and Communication
Technology for Education Strategic Plan (DepEd ICT 4E strategic
Plan) Executive Summary
• RA 10844, Sec. 3 (An Act Creating the Department of ICT,
Defining its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds and
Other Purposes)
• SEAMEO INNOTECH (2010) Report Status of ICT
Integration in Education in Southeast Asian Countries
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