1. All the technology in the world
will never replace a positive
attitude.
-Harvey Mackay
2. Safety Issues on the Use
of ICT Including E-Safety
Rules
Lesson 5
RONALD D. MANOLONG, LPT, MAED-ELT
Instructor II
3. Some Risks in the Use of ICT and E-Networking
Despite the so many benefits for teaching and learning.
There are also negative effects of influence on the learners.
Hence as future teachers you have to be aware of how to
safeguard learners in the school communities where they
spend most of their waking hours and also their homes or
facilities that provide opportunities to use digital
technologies like internet café.
Technology is phenomenon that seems to be
uncontrollable.
4. 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 hate sites;
3. Cyber-bullying in all forms, receiving sexually explicit
images or messages;
Some Risks in the Use of ICT andE-Networking
5. 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;
6. 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 site.
7. Minor Misuses of ICT
• 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 using
someone else’s password
8. • Leaving a mobile phone turned on during class
period
• Unauthorized taking of pictures or images with
mobile phone camera, still or moving
9. 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 way;
• E-safety educates children about the risks as well as
the benefits so we can feel confident online; and
• E-safety supports young learners and adults to develop
safer online behaviors, both in and out school.
10. NETWROK MANAGEMENT
1.Safety in the Use of Network in Schools
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 guide e-
learning.
1.5 Set-up as recovery system in place for critical data that include secure, remote
back up of critical data.
11. 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.
12. 2. Password Policy
2.1 Only authorized users will have individual passwords.
3.1 All mobile phones shall be kept away in a box. . .
3. Personal Mobile Phones and Mobile
Devices
13. 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 computer so that there are no frequent breaks.
14. Additional Safety Rules
1. No trailing wires across or around the room…
2. Electrical sockets should not be overloaded.
3. Electrical equipment should be safety-tested a least one a year.
4.There should be adequate space around desk for people to move.
5. Bags and obstacles should be stored out of the way.
6. Food 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.
