Cross-cutting

Digital Safety and Civility. Basic Level

Digital Skills

30 hours

Introduction

The digital revolution has brought with it a number of challenges relating to online security, data privacy, digital health and the need for responsible behaviour in the digital world. Now, more than ever, it is essential that people acquire the necessary skills to to navigate cyberspace safely and responsibly.

This training course on Safety and Civility in the Digital Environment aims to tackle these challenges by providing participants with the tools and knowledge they need to protect themselves online. Online safety is a growing concern due to the rise in threats such as data theft, cyberbullying and identity theft.

Objectives

To recognise and mitigate risks associated with the use of technological devices.
Protecting privacy and personal data online.
To promote health and wellbeing in the digital environment.
To promote the digital identity and the online civic behaviour.

TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC PROTECTION OF DIGITAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND CONTENT

1. Description of the main risks associated with the use of technological devices
2. Implementation of basic health and safety measures
3. Applying security measures to digital content
4. Navigation within the virtual learning environment where the training programme takes place

TEACHING UNIT 2. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA AND PRIVACY

1. Identification of the data provided via online services.
2. Identification and description of the levels of personal data protection
3. Applying privacy settings
4. Carrying out basic electronic transactions securely

TEACHING UNIT 3. BASIC PROTECTION OF HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Postural differences when using digital devices
2. Recognising the health risks associated with the use of digital devices
3. Identification of the main risks associated with digital content
4. Implementation of environmental protection measures

TEACHING UNIT 4. IDENTITY, PROFILES AND DIGITAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

1. Building a digital identity
2. The application of civic actions in the digital environment

Digital Safety and Civility. Basic Level

Introduction

Objectives

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