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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:
  1. Lack of respect to 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 a 24/7 Internet connection
  8. Overuse of the Internet
  9. Frequent visits to cyber cafes for online games

Address technical concerns:
  1. Use anti-virus software to prevent virus attacks
  2. Regularly backup essential data
  3. Update software with latest patches
  4. Use a firewall to prevent hackers' attacks
  5. Use filtering software to block problematic content

Potential Pitfalls for Primary School Students (age 7-11)
  1. Using an overly simple password
  2. Sharing files without regard for security concerns

Potential Pitfalls for Junior Secondary School Students (age 12-15)
  1. Using an overly simple password
  2. Easily persuaded by unreliable Internet content
  3. Sharing files without regard for security concerns

Potential Threats for Senior Secondary School Students (age 16 and above)
  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 be accessible as resources for teachers.