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Cyber Ethics for Students and Youth

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Teachers' Corner

CESY Introduction for Teachers
  CESY Introduction for Teachers

 
There are many typical problems that students may encounter in cyberspace. This section provides teachers with a reference for educating students in Cyber Ethics and also provides technical information about various security concerns in school computer networks.
 
Potential Online Pitfalls:   Address technical concerns:
  1. Lack of respect for fellow cyber citizens
  2. Disclosure of personal information
  3. Engagement in Internet relationships
  4. Plagiarism: using Internet materials and passing it off as their own research and work
  5. Using pirated software
  6. Downloading copyrighted material such as MP3 music, videos and software
  7. Maintaining 24 hours/7 days Internet connection
  8. Overuse of the Internet
  9. Frequent visits to cyber cafes for online games
  
  1. Using Anti-virus software to prevent virus attacks
  2. Regularly backup essential data
  3. Updating software with latest patches
  4. Using firewall to prevent hackers' attack
  5. Using filtering software to block problematic content
 
Potential Pitfalls for Primary School Students (age 7-11)   Potential Pitfalls for Junior Secondary School Students (age 12-15)   Potential Threats for Senior Secondary School Students (age 16 and above)
  1. Using an overly simple password
  2. Sharing files without regard for security concerns
  
  1. Using an overly simple password
  2. Easily persuaded by unreliable Internet content
  3. Sharing files without regard for security concerns
  
  1. Easily persuaded by unreliable Internet content
  2. Unaware of the security concerns regarding personal information on e-banking
 

There are 10 lesson plans suggested in this website. Teachers can use a number of case studies to stimulate discussion amongst their students. Lesson plans and other learning and teaching materials are also accessible as resources for teachers.