About the Course
This class provides in-depth training on digital safety, equipping Petals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world securely and responsibly.
Course Highlights:
Advanced Digital Privacy and Security:
Learning advanced techniques for managing privacy settings across various platforms and understanding how to secure accounts against breaches.
Recognizing and Avoiding Cyber Threats:
Identifying complex cyber threats, such as phishing, identity theft, and cyber extortion.
Practicing methods to recognize and avoid these threats, including understanding how to verify the authenticity of communications and websites.
Safeguarding Personal Information:
Discussing strategies for safeguarding sensitive personal information, including social security numbers, financial details, and private communications.
Building a Positive Online Reputation:
Exploring the impact of online behavior on personal and professional reputation.
Learning how to create and maintain a positive digital footprint by making thoughtful and respectful online choices.
Managing Digital Footprints:
Understanding the concept of a digital footprint and how online activities contribute to long-term digital presence.
Developing strategies to manage and curate a digital footprint that aligns with personal and career goals.
Responding to Online Harassment and Cyberbullying:
Analyzing various forms of online harassment and cyberbullying, including their effects and how to address them.
Learning how to report and respond to cyberbullying, and how to seek support from trusted adults and authorities.
Assessing one's own behavior as a cyber bully and self correcting.
Secure Online Transactions:
Learning best practices for conducting secure online transactions, including shopping and banking.
Ethical Use of Technology:
Exploring the ethical implications of technology use, including respecting intellectual property and avoiding plagiarism.
Discussing responsible digital citizenship and the impact of technology on others and the community.
Emergency Response in Digital Situations:
Developing a plan for responding to digital emergencies, such as data breaches or online threats.
Practicing steps to take in case of a digital security incident, including how to contact relevant support services and mitigate damage.
Balancing Digital and Real-Life Activities:
Understanding the importance of balancing online activities with offline life and maintaining a healthy digital lifestyle.
Discussing strategies for managing screen time and fostering real-life relationships and experiences.
Scenario-Based Exercises:
Participating in advanced scenario-based exercises to apply digital safety skills in realistic situations.
Practicing responses to various online challenges and developing problem-solving strategies.
Reflective Practices and Personal Growth:
Journaling to reflect on personal experiences, digital safety practices, and growth.
By the end of this course, our Petals will have developed expert-level digital safety skills, empowering them to navigate the online world with confidence and security. "Digital Defense" is an essential guide to thriving in the digital age while protecting oneself and making informed choices.