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MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety

Privacy and security—mobile specific

In My Life

I can teach my children how dangerous it is to use a smartphone while driving.

In My Work

I can turn off geolocation for apps that track and share my location information.

In My Education

I can set up authenticator apps on my smartphone when accessing my email or other personal information on a school-owned device.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can track, lock, and erase my smartphone if it is lost or stolen.

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Mobile Device Tips

GCFLearnFree.org

Get tips and tricks to ensure you're getting the most out of your smartphone.

Course/Tutorial

MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
OL.8 Access Online Entertainment
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
MO.6 Collaborate Using Mobile Tools

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt8G5eJ5VS0ifLN-VXHRgp9u&si=GXwuksx4jGrAwT0D

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/mobile-device-tips/

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Mobile Device Tips: Understanding App Permissions

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Learn how app permissions work.

Lesson
Video

MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/mobile-device-tips/

https://youtu.be/hdwk7AQXy5Q

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/mobile-device-tips/understanding-app-permissions/1/

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iPhone Basics: Security and General Settings

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Learn all about iPhone security and general settings.

Lesson

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/security-and-general-settings/1/

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Getting Started with the iPhone

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Here's how to get started with an iPhone.

Video
Lesson

DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
MO.2 Understand Online Access
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/

https://youtu.be/Vv5fc7Nq5eQ

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/getting-started-with-the-iphone/1/

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iPhone Basics

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Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of the popular Apple iPhone.

Course/Tutorial

DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
OL.10 Save and Manage Content
DO.2 Find Technical Support
MO.2 Understand Online Access
DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
DO.4 Fix Technical Problems

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF61ED46632342CFF&si=puQOyKh867mEGHpB

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/

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iPad Basics: Security and General Settings

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn all about iPad security and general settings.

Lesson

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ipadbasics/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ipadbasics/security-and-general-settings/1/

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iPad Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of the popular Apple iPad tablet.

Course/Tutorial

DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
OL.10 Save and Manage Content
DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
DO.4 Fix Technical Problems

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF61ED46632342CFF&si=aXHFDTVOoh_-F8Qz

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ipadbasics/

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Android Basics: Getting Started with the Gmail App

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Learn about the Gmail app, which is the default mail app for many Android devices.

Lesson

MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/androidbasics/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/androidbasics/getting-started-with-the-gmail-app/1/

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Android Basics: Downloading Apps

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Learn more about using the Play Store to download popular Android apps.

Lesson

DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/androidbasics/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/androidbasics/downloading-apps/1/

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Mobile Privacy and Security

DigitalLearn.org

Basic principles to help you protect your privacy and to secure your information.

eModule

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/using-a-mobile-device-android

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/using-a-mobile-device-android/lessons/mobile-privacy-and-security

Public Library Association

CC BY-SA 3.0

Using a Mobile Device (Android)

DigitalLearn.org

Learn basic information about mobile devices with more specific information about using an Android phone.

Course/Tutorial

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
MO.2 Understand Online Access

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/using-a-mobile-device-android

Public Library Association

CC BY-SA 3.0

Facebook for iPhone: Privacy Settings

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to manage Facebook privacy settings on your device.

Video

CO.5 Use Social Media
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
CO.6 Set Privacy Settings

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/facebook-iphone/

https://youtu.be/iLlPGW7Oty8

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/facebook-iphone/privacy-settings/1/

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