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
Mobile Device Settings
AT&T Connected Learning
- 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
AT&T and Public Library Association
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Using a Mobile Device (Android)
AT&T Connected Learning
- 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
Understanding Scams and Fraud
Senior Planet
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Uso de un dispositivo móvil (Android)
DigitalLearn.org
- 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
Mobile Device Tips: Understanding App Permissions
GCFLearnFree.org
- 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
- 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
- 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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