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.

Explore Learning Activities

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Mobile Device Settings

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/using-a-mobile-device-android-ec8ac9d2-d953-4847-b236-761b3904276c/lessons/mobile-device-settings
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Using a Mobile Device (Android)

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/using-a-mobile-device-android-ec8ac9d2-d953-4847-b236-761b3904276c
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
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Understanding Scams and Fraud

Senior Planet

Learn the features of common types of scams, red flags to look out for, best practices for staying safe, and resources to help you avoid acams.

  • Lesson
  • Simulation
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://seniorplanet.org/scam-prevention/
AARP
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Internet Basics for Older Adults

Senior Planet

Learn about the benefits of connecting to the internet, important security and privacy best practices, and tips for building confidence.

  • PDF
  • EF.7 Understand the Internet
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Internet-Basics-for-Older-Adults.pdf
AARP
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How to Limit Tracking in iPhone Apps

Senior Planet

Learn how to protect your privacy on your iPhone.

  • Video
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzcJJ_F_ubc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzcJJ_F_ubc
AARP
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How to Limit Tracking in Android Apps

Senior Planet

Learn how to protect your privacy on your Android device.

  • Video
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_LM9aALx4I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_LM9aALx4I
AARP
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Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your 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
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Privacidad y seguridad móvil

DigitalLearn.org

Principios básicos para ayudarle a proteger su privacidad y asegurar su información.

  • 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/uso-de-un-dispositivo-movil-android
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/uso-de-un-dispositivo-movil-android/lessons/privacidad-y-seguridad-movil
Public Library Association
CC-BY-SA
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Uso de un dispositivo móvil (Android)

DigitalLearn.org

Aprenda información básica sobre los dispositivos móviles con información más específica acerca de cómo usar un teléfono Android.

  • 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/uso-de-un-dispositivo-movil-android
Public Library Association
CC-BY-SA
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Mobile Device Tips: Understanding App Permissions

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how app permissions work.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • 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://youtu.be/hdwk7AQXy5Q
Goodwill Community Foundation
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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://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt8G5eJ5VS0ifLN-VXHRgp9u&si=GXwuksx4jGrAwT0D
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Getting Started with the iPhone

GCFLearnFree.org

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://youtu.be/Vv5fc7Nq5eQ
Goodwill Community Foundation
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