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PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

Recognize and avoid suspicious links and downloads (phishing, online scams)

In My Life

I can close pop-up ads and distinguish between a credible and suspicious ad or link.

In My Work

I can mark emails as "spam" so they'll be filtered automatically in the future.

In My Education

I can learn strategies to help me identify phishing scams.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can turn off automat image-loading settings in my email settings as a way of reducing spam.

Explore Learning Activities

Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

Quiz/Assessment

EF.4 Use the Mouse
MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.11 Connect to Wifi
MO.2 Understand Online Access
EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=29

Literacy Minnesota

Your Digital Footprint

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

Quiz/Assessment

PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=28

Literacy Minnesota

Social Media

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

Quiz/Assessment

CO.4 Post on Social Media
CO.5 Use Social Media
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=25

Literacy Minnesota

Internet Basics

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

Quiz/Assessment

MO.2 Understand Online Access
EF.11 Connect to Wifi
EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
EF.4 Use the Mouse
IS.5 Use Search Strategies
EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.5 Understand My Computer

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=18

Literacy Minnesota

Reconocer las estafas

DigitalLearn.org

Aprender algunos consejos que le ayudarán a saber si algo es un fraude o una estafa.

eModule

PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
IS.3 Evaluate Online Information

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/fraude-y-estafas-en-linea-nuevo

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/fraude-y-estafas-en-linea-nuevo/lessons/reconocer-las-estafas-www

Public Library Association

CC-BY-SA

Cómo mantenerse a salvo

DigitalLearn.org

Tener problemas de seguridad de entrar en línea? Vamos a discutir aquí esos temores.

eModule

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora/lessons/como-mantenerse-a-salvo

Public Library Association

CC-BY-SA

Las computadoras no son para mí

DigitalLearn.org

Si no se atreven acerca de por qué el uso de un ordenador podría ser para usted, esta lección le ayudará a aliviar esas dudas.

eModule

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora/lessons/las-computadoras-no-son-para-mi

Public Library Association

CC-BY-SA

¿Por qué utilizar una computadora?

DigitalLearn.org

Aprenderá que el uso de una computadora puede traerle muchos beneficios como encontrar información que le interese, comuncarse con amigos rápidamente, ayudar a sus hijos con las tareas, buscar un mejor empleo y mucho más.

Course/Tutorial

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora

Public Library Association

CC-BY-SA

¡Estoy abrumado!

DigitalLearn.org

Se siente abrumado por todo en línea? Esta lección cubre esos sentimientos.

eModule

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora/lessons/estoy-abrumado

Public Library Association

CC-BY-SA

A Guide to Internet Security

User-submitted

This guide provides an overview of what internet security is, some of the most common forms of ‘cyber attacks," and key steps you should take to protect yourself and your community, online.

Article

PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.digitalunite.com/technology-guides/internet-security/identity-theft-online-safety/guide-internet-security

Digital Unite

You Won't Believe This!

Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Show your students the best ways to avoid clickbait online.

Lesson Plan/Activity Guide

PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/you-wont-believe-this

Common Sense Media

CC-BY-NC-ND

Avoid Online Scams

Applied Digital Skills

Learn to identify and avoid online scams by analyzing a real-life situation in a group.

Project

PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://edu.exceedlms.com/student/activity/1607087-avoid-online-scams?sid=f5d49d4c-192b-43b9-a977-e86c154c63d5&sid_i=4

Google for Education

CC-BY-SA