Keep them away from danger
Teachers also have an important role to play in showing children and young people the correct way to use new technologies, above all, as computers are now commonplace in the classroom. That's why we have outlined a series of recommendations to follow:
- Find out: Look up and study information about Internet threats. Find out what they are and their consequences, and how you can impart this information to children.
- Design an IT security education plan: As young people learn about how to handle computers and the Internet, they should also be learning about potential dangers. This way, you will be ensuring they can keep themselves safe right from the start. It is best to draw up a plan to follow, preparing what you will tell them and finding any documentation you need.
- Make your explanations enjoyable and practical: a good way to teach these concepts is to use practical examples. You can demonstrate some of the dangers of the Internet by showing your pupils some of the effects they have. Find news stories relating to real cases.
- Teach them how to protect themselves: During practical classes, show children how to configure an antivirus and create secure passwords, explain how to shop online securely, etc.
- Practice what you preach: To help children avoid the risks it is important that you are aware of them yourself and avoid them. Find out about the dangers and their solutions and make sure you have a security product installed that will keep you free from threats.
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