1. Internet: Anytime, Anywhere
Checklist Fact sheet 1 – Getting connected
- Have you made sure that your Internet connection is secured by setting up an antivirus, a firewall and by setting a password for your Wi-Fi router?
- Have you set up an acceptable use policy (sometimes called a responsible use policy) for anyone using/accessing the Internet through your network and devices?
- Have you set up “guest” accounts on devices that are used by your children?
Checklist Fact sheet 2 – Online presence and the cloud
- Have you included contact details in your website or blog?
- Have you taken steps to protect your online privacy?
- Have you checked that the content that you are using for your website/blog is in accordance with copyright law?
Checklist Fact sheet 3 – Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and more
- Systematically seek permission from people featuring in the photos and videos you post online.
- User recommendations on travel and product sites can be helpful, but are you sure they are real?
- User-generated content fosters creativity and freedom of expression, but also places the onus on you if the Internet is to become a better place.
Checklist Fact sheet 4 – Blogs and vlogs
- Protect your privacy by using a pseudonym and hold back certain personal details.
- Protect your blog or vlog from hackers by setting up appropriate security precautions and saving your content regularly.
- Understand your blog goal and audience when posting content.
Checklist Fact sheet 5 – Internet on the Go
- At what age can children safely begin to use mobile devices and which ones are most appropriate for very young children?
- Do you understand geolocation and Bluetooth sufficiently to use your mobile devices comfortably and safely?
- M-learning and mobile wallets are areas in which the use of mobile devices is changing the way we learn, work and shop. What do you know about these recent evolutions?
