Safety and Security concerns in the Digital World

About Course
๐ Provided by: SpythaR
๐ฏ Target Audience: Students of Class 5 to 12
๐ฏ Objective: To educate students on the importance of online safety, cyber threats, and responsible digital behavior in todayโs interconnected world.
๐ Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Safety
๐น Understanding the digital world and its risks
๐น Importance of online safety for students
๐น Recognizing safe and unsafe online behavior
Module 2: Cyber Threats & Online Scams
๐น What are cyber threats?
๐น Common online scams (phishing, fake websites, lottery frauds)
๐น How to recognize and avoid digital scams
Module 3: Protecting Personal Information Online
๐น Importance of privacy settings
๐น How to secure personal data on social media
๐น Strong passwords & two-factor authentication
Module 4: Cyberbullying & Online Harassment
๐น What is cyberbullying?
๐น How to identify and report cyberbullying
๐น Strategies to stay safe from online harassment
Module 5: Safe Social Media Practices
๐น Dos and Donโts of social media usage
๐น Responsible online behavior
๐น Managing screen time and avoiding addiction
Module 6: Internet Ethics & Responsible Digital Citizenship
๐น Understanding digital footprints
๐น Fake news and misinformation
๐น Being a responsible digital citizen
Module 7: Safe Online Gaming & Digital Entertainment
๐น Risks in online gaming (cheaters, hackers, predators)
๐น Protecting in-game purchases and personal data
๐น Safe downloading practices
Module 8: Cyber Laws & Reporting Mechanisms
๐น Basic cyber laws every student should know
๐น How to report cybercrimes and seek help
๐น Role of parents and teachers in ensuring online safety
Module 9: Hands-on Activities & Real-Life Scenarios
๐น Case studies of cybercrimes involving students
๐น Interactive quizzes & activities
๐น Group discussions on safe online habits
Final Assessment & Certification
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Final quiz on digital safety awareness
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Scenario-based problem-solving
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Certificate of Completion from SpythaR
What Will Students Learn?
โ๏ธ How to stay safe while using the internet and social media
โ๏ธ How to recognize and avoid cyber threats and scams
โ๏ธ How to handle cyberbullying and online harassment
โ๏ธ Importance of privacy settings and secure passwords
โ๏ธ Understanding digital footprints and responsible online behavior
โ๏ธ How to report cybercrimes and seek help