ICT and Cyber Wellness

Briefing

PRIMARY 1 ORIENTATION

16 Nov 2018

1. ICT learning in HPPS

2. Cyber Wellness Programmes in HPPS

3. Tips for parents

Overview

1. ICT Learning in HPPS

Approximately 1 hour of e-learning per week

2. Cyber Wellness

Programmes in HPPS

Cyber Wellness Framework

More information at:

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/social-and-emotional-

learning/cyber-wellness

Cyber Wellness Curriculum OutlineTerm Primary 1 Primary 2 Primary 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6

1

Respecting

ICT

equipment

Respecting ICT

equipmentPros and cons

of technology

Introduction to

gaming

addition

Gaming

addiction

(cause and

effect)

Three types of

gamers

2

Creating

strong

passwords

Strong

passwords and

online privacy

Password

stealing and

account

hacking

Educational

technology

Handling

online content

Let’s be real!

(Impact of

technology)

3

Health care

of

technology

users

Good online

habits

Consequences

of cyber-

bullying

I’m not a

bystander!

Social media

for a good

cause

4

Dos and

Don’ts of

online

behaviours

Scenario-

based activity:

Real World vs.

Online World

Think before

you post

Online

relationships

Digital

footprint

Class Discussions

(Cyber Wellness Termly Lessons)

Assembly Talks and Lessons

by Cyber Wellness Student

Ambassadors (Cyber Heroes)

Assembly Talks and Lessons

by Cyber Wellness Student

Ambassadors (Cyber Heroes)

Cyber Wellness Week

3. CYBER WELLNESS

TIPS for Parents

Keeping children safe

online

Everybody plays a part!

1. Be a good sharent• SAFETY: Don’t post personal information (e.g.

birth certificates, passports) or geo-taggedphotos that can reveal their locations (e.g.school, home).

• PRIVACY: Adjust privacy settings on socialmedia and allow only trusted audiences to viewposts.

• APPROPRIATENESS: Before posting, askyourself if your kids will feel embarrassed orupset when they see your posts, now and in thefuture.

2. Set up parental controls

Use tools such as safe settings,

Internet filters, and web restrictions

programmes to monitor and restrict

your child’s Internet access.

3. Monitor Use of

Mobile Phones• Establish ground rules on the use of mobile phones

Seek permission before using mobile phones

Have a time limit for the use of mobile phones

• Conduct periodic checks on mobiles phones

E.g. Social Media Platforms (e.g. WhatsApp/Apps)

• Have conversations with your child on the use of

mobile phones

Talk to him/her about his/her online experiences and

habits

Let your child know that it is alright to talk to you if

he/she run into problems online

Useful InformationICT Connection

http://ictconnection.moe.edu.sg/cyber-wellness/for-parents

Useful InformationMedia Literacy Council

https://www.betterinternet.sg/Resources/Resources-

Listing?topic=everything&persona=parents

Useful InformationSchool Website

http://henryparkpri.moe.edu.sg/departments/information-

and-communication-technology/tips-for-parents