Account Safety and Privacy

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Title  Account Safety and Privacy
Creator Dimitra Dimitrakopoulou
Main Idea / Description The main idea of this learning scenario is to educate students on the importance of online privacy and safety. It focuses on teaching practical skills to protect their accounts and personal data by creating strong passwords, recognizing phishing scams, understanding malware risks, and safely using public Wi-Fi. Through interactive discussions, quizzes, and hands-on activities, students will learn how to safeguard their personal data in an increasingly connected world.
Target Group

(students’ age, learning level, background, disabilities)

 Students aged 15-18 years old
Curriculum & Learning Subjects Computer Science
Competencies  Knowledge

  • Understand the importance of online safety and privacy.
  • Learn how to create and manage secure passwords.
  • Recognize common cyber threats such as malware and phishing.
  • Learn how to protect personal data and manage privacy settings.

Skills

  • Digital literacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration
Teachers’ Wellness Competencies
  • E-self management
  • Social e-competency
  • Emotional leadership/e-mediacy
Learning Scenario Framework
Pedagogical Method Problem-based learning

P16. Encouraging engagement (T8. Have a voice and be attentive)

PI1. Emphasizing strengths (Τ1. Lean on your strengths and have a positive mindset)
Software & Materials
Evaluation Tools Students will be evaluated through their participation in discussions, the creation of strong passwords, and the phishing quiz results.
Learning Scenario Implementation
Learning Activities

 (Description, duration, worksheets….)

 Introduction:

The teacher asks students how many online accounts they have and how they currently manage their passwords. This can lead to discussing the challenges of remembering multiple passwords and the risks of reusing weak ones. Briefly explain the importance of online privacy and safety, referring to real-world examples such as data breaches at major companies or identity theft, where hackers gain access to personal information and misuse it. Highlight the key topics for the lesson: the importance of creating strong passwords, securing public Wi-Fi connections, protecting devices from malware, recognizing phishing scams, and safeguarding personal data. 

Interactive Presentation on Online Safety:

  • Discuss the difference between secure and non-secure public Wi-Fi networks.
  • Explain how to create a strong password (long, mixed characters, no personal information).
  • Emphasize the importance of downloading apps from trusted sources only.

Group Activity: Create Strong Passwords (15 minutes):

  • Divide students into small groups. Ask each group to create a strong password following the principles discussed.
  • Use online tools (such as a password strength checker) to evaluate their passwords. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses.

Phishing Quiz (10 minutes):

Students play an online Phishing Quiz trying to identify phishing attempts and explain why they’re dangerous.

Discussion: Personal Data and Rights (10 minutes):

  • Explain what personal data is and why it’s valuable​
  • Discuss students’ rights regarding their data (e.g., access, correction, and deletion).
  • Explain what actions students can take to protect their personal data, such as setting social media privacy settings.
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