Cyber Awareness

How satisfied are you with your current level of cyber safety?

• I am very satisfied with the level of my cyber safety.

• I am satisfied that I am somewhat cyber safe, but I could improve it.

• I know cyber safety is important, I just haven't done anything about it yet.

• I don't know how to increase my cyber safety.

• I don't need cyber safety

What people could you add to your trusted network?

• Teacher

• Trusted friend

• Librarian

• Family member

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Correct!

Your trusted network might include:

* Trusted friends

* Family members

* Teachers

* Librarian

* Police

* Counsellor

Who could be part of your trusted network? Brainstorm your answers below.

In today’s world, it is easy to steal someone’s identity if you have enough information about the person. What should you do to keep your identity safe?

• Only share your private information if the recipient promises not to share it.

• Only share your information with people from your trusted network.

• Never tell anyone anything, no one can be trusted.

• Always give false information irrespective of who is asking.

• Ask your teacher if you are unsure what information you should share and with whom.

Answer explanation

Correct!

You should only share your information with the people from your trusted network. And if you are not sure, you could ask your teacher who would be part of your trusted network. Remember, your librarian is a good place to go if you have questions about cyber safety and who you can trust.

When is it ok to plagiarise?

• When its for a school assignment.

• If you are in a rush and don't have time to write a bibliography.

• If you don't recognise the author.

• It is never ok to plagiarise someone's work.

Answer explanation

Correct!

When you plagiarise, you are taking credit for someone else's work. It is sometimes ok to use work that is not your own, as long as you give that person credit. This is usually done by referencing your work.

Write 4 steps you could take to improve your online safety.

Answer explanation

You could include:

1. Keep your privacy settings on

2. Practice safe browsing

3. Limit personal information and keep it safe

4. Ensure a secure internet connection (ask an adult if you are not sure)

5. Choose strong passwords that others can’t guess

6. Be careful about what you download

7. Always check with an adult before making online purchases

8. Ensure your antivirus software is up to date

9. Think about what you are posting to social media

10. Consider who you are meeting online. Are they who they say they are?

In your own words,

What is the definition of a digital tattoo?

Answer explanation

A digital tattoo is something that we commonly refer to as our digital footprint. It is the mark that we leave when we are surfing the internet, posting on Facebook, sending a Snapchat, or updating our Instagram. This mark, unlike most footprints, cannot be washed away. Simply deleting posts or pictures does not permanently delete that mark that you have left. The marks that we leave may be able to be found many years later. e.g. during a job interview or for future family members to see.

What measures could you put in place to minimise the risks of your 'digital tattoo' affecting your future work and life achievements?

Answer explanation

Have you considered:

* Adopting a more ethical

digital presence

* Being more responsible

online

* Being aware of photos and

posts to social media

* Understand that things

can never be completely

deleted

* Consider other people's

feelings

* Consider what other

people may think of your

online actions (including

your future self)

Write a paragraph on:

What does the phrase 'ethical technology user' mean to you?

Answer explanation

Technology ethics is the application of ethical thinking to the practical concerns of technology. Technology ethics is growing in importance because new technologies give us more power to act, which means that we are making choices now that we didn't have to in the past.

List 5 ways that you could become more ethical when using technology.

Answer explanation

Have you considered:

* Improving your data

protection

* Become more familiar with

copyright laws

* Consider your online

behaviour

* Become more

accountable for your

online behaviour

* Know your rights when

using online digital

technologies