6.4 DiGiComp Integration: Safety
Topic Activity
Staying Safe Online: Protecting Yourself and Your Data
Aim of the activity
By the end of this session, learners will be able to:
· Identify at least 3 online risks (e.g., phishing, unsafe downloads, weak passwords).
· Demonstrate safe digital practices (secure passwords, privacy settings, cautious email behavior).
· Reflect on their own digital safety habits and propose one improvement.
· Understand how AI can support safety but also why human judgment is essential.
Target Group
Adult learners (basic to intermediate digital literacy)
Duration
45–60 minutes (online or blended)
Objective
By the end of this session, learners will be able to:
· Identify at least 3 online risks (e.g., phishing, unsafe downloads, weak passwords).
· Demonstrate safe digital practices (secure passwords, privacy settings, cautious email behavior).
· Reflect on their own digital safety habits and propose one improvement.
· Understand how AI can support safety but also why human judgment is essential.
Materials necessary to execute activity
· Sample phishing emails (realistic examples).
· Devices with internet access.
· Access to password manager demo tools (LastPass, Bitwarden, KeePass).
· Screenshots/step guides for adjusting privacy settings (Google, Facebook, WhatsApp).
· Optional AI tool (e.g., Gmail AI spam filter demo, ChatGPT for phishing detection).
Steps for implementation
Skills developed with the activity
By the end of this session, learners will be able to:
· Identify at least 3 online risks (e.g., phishing, unsafe downloads, weak passwords).
· Demonstrate safe digital practices (secure passwords, privacy settings, cautious email behavior).
· Reflect on their own digital safety habits and propose one improvement.
· Understand how AI can support safety but also why human judgment is essential.
Methodology
Online
Blended
Evaluation
Assessment
Scenario-Based Quiz: Short cases where learners identify safer vs. unsafe practices.
Observation: Trainer checks if learners successfully changed one privacy setting.
Exit Poll: One action learners commit to implement.
Reflection Prompts for Trainers
Self-Awareness: ‘Do I model safe practices (lock devices, use strong passwords, avoid public Wi-Fi)?’.
Pedagogy: ‘How can I simplify safety concepts so as not to overwhelm beginners?’.
Relevance: ‘Which risks matter most to my learners (phishing, oversharing, scams)?’.
AI and Ethics:’ Am I showing AI’s usefulness and its limitations?’.
Wellbeing: ‘Do I emphasize not just cybersecurity but also healthy digital habits (avoiding stress, screen overload)?’
Links & References
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