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Safer Internet Day will be on the 9th February 2021

Safer Internet Day 2021 will be celebrated in the UK with the theme:

An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world

This year in the UK, Safer Internet Day explores reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online, but how do we separate fact from fiction?

Safer Internet Day will be celebrated globally with the slogan: Together for a better internet.

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Safer Internet Quiz

Competition to make something about Safer Internet  Day using one of the Digital Tools (Jam board?)

I think we should have a google Site, which we can then give to the tutors. The site can then contain content from various sources. Within the Google site would be a Quiz, Poll, videos and even Twitter.

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Safer Internet Day 2021 - UK Safer Internet Centre

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An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world

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Trust Online:

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Trust online: advice from the experts at BBC Reality Check (Tips for for 11-18 year olds)

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This films provides tips on how to find information we can trust online. The film is a part of our Safer Internet Day 2021 campaign that focuses on reliability on the internet.

Find more about trust and reliability online at www.saferinternetday.org.uk

#SaferInternetDay #AnInternetWeTrust

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Fake News

Students have to read short passages about viral posts/ videos and images and decide if the post is real or fake news. The feedback will give the students an idea of how these posts get started and why they became so viral. We would also add in some short paragraphs of real events.

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Social media networks have been told to crack down on fake news, with a new report from MPs calling it a "malicious and relentless" threat to democracy .

As a phrase, fake news has spread around the world, even reaching the upper echelons of US leadership as President Trump repeatedly uses it to hit out at his harshest critics.

Faked stories are often shared thousands of times on social media. Sometimes they have honest intent, others set out with the intention of influencing the outcome of major elections.

Where did fake news start?

It has been claimed that the phenomena of online fake news first started to spread in 2016 from a town in North Macedonia. A series of fake stories were picked up by Buzzfeed after being shared thousands of times on Facebook.

Eventually, others around the world caught on to the power of sharing faked content online, just in time for the 2016 US presidential elections. During the campaigns a series of articles shared online tried to debase candidates, to varying degrees of success.

British authorities now want to clamp down on the trend, laying the responsibility on the social media networks that the material is often shared on.

What kind of fake news stories have been widely shared?

A post claimed dialing 55 in an emergency call would get police to come to your location. Credit: PA

A graphic posted on Facebook in early January was shared more than 6,000 times after it claimed "new technology" allows police to track the location of a caller who dials 55 during an emergency call - even if the caller isn't able to speak.

But the facts in the story aren't what they appear.

When 999 is dialed, the operator will attempt to establish what has happened by asking questions. The call handler will listen for "suspicious noises or a disturbance". If they can hear something of interest then the call will be forwarded on to police. But not all silent calls are followed up by authorities.

In the case that the operator cannot hear anything on the call, it will be diverted to an automated service which asks the caller to dial 55 if they need assistance. The call will then be forwarded to the relevant police force, if necessary.

The National Police Chief's Council told fact-checking website Full Fact that although it is possible to trace landlines to a specific location, police "can't get exact locations from mobile phone calls because of things like tower blocks or densely populated areas".

The council also said officers aren't always sent to silent calls and authorities will use information, such as previous calls, to determine whether an emergency response is needed.

Reports said the Pope had endorsed the presidential candidate, he hadn't. Credit: AP

Around the world, millions turn to the Pope for guidance in their daily lives.

So when an article stating the religious leader had endorsed Donald Trump as president, it was shared more than 960,000 times, analysis from Buzzfeed shows.

But the article, published by the now-defunct WTOE5 News, was fake.

In reality, the Pope rarely speaks on politics. Following the story, the Catholic leader told reporters: "I never say a word about electoral campaigns", adding that voters should "study the proposals well, pray and choose in conscience."

A week later, during an interview with Belgian media, the Pope said fake news is a "sickness".

A post claimed that homes used for religious purposes are exempt from Council Tax. Credit: PA

An image shared on Facebook purports that places of worship are exempt from Council Tax - but only if the worshippers are Muslim.

The post claims followers of Islam who use their living areas as a place to pray do not need to pay Council Tax. It also states these rules don't relate to other religions.

The image attached to the post shows a petition, first raised in 2013, based on the false facts.

Whilst certain buildings are exempt from Council Tax, claiming your home is a place of worship doesn't automatically make it exempt.

A 2018 briefing from the House of Commons said: "It is not possible for owners of domestic property to avoid council tax by claiming that their property, or part of it, is used for religious purposes."

A post warned drivers about a new camera threat. Credit: PA

Full Fact says it recently debunked a post shared on Facebook which claimed drivers would automatically be issued with a fine and six points on their licence if they were caught driving faster than 72mph on two major British motorways.

The post, uploaded in early January, stated the new cameras will be turned on "tonight".

But Highways England, who maintain major roads in England, said it was not aware of any changes to infrastructure and that the rules remained the same.

The post said anyone caught travelling over 90mph will face an "automatic ban". Again, this is not true.

Whilst driving at higher speeds does mean that cases can be referred to a judge, it is not an automatic process.
Why does all this matter?
Fake news can have damaging implications on society and MPs are concerned about it.

In recent months, Whatsapp has been forced to make changes to its platform to show that messages have been forwarded from another user.

The changes come in response to a series of videos shared that caused people to attack others.

The Indian government is now looking at measures to tackle fake news - including making it possible to trace the origins of messages shared on end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Whatsapp.

Widespread concern has been shared about the role fake news played in the outcome of the US elections.

A smear campaign against Hilary Clinton saw her accused of playing a role in an alleged paedophile ring operating out of a Philadelphia pizza restaurant.

Speculation quickly turned into "Pizzagate", leading to media around the world taking an interest in the fake story.

The story was later debunked by US media, but that did not slow the flow of tweets about the alleged scandal that never was.

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What is fake news, what are the worst examples and why does it matter? | ITV News

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Social media networks have been told to crack down on fake news, with a new report from MPs calling it a "malicious and relentless" threat to democracy . As a phrase, fake news has spread around the world, even reaching the upper echelons of US leadership as President Trump repeatedly uses it to hit out at his harshest critics.

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How well do you know what these e-safety terms stand for?

Example: Q what does Ratting refer to?

Select the correct answer from a choice of 3. Then in the Google Form feedback give URL address to further information.

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You use your computer or mobile device for many everyday private or confidential tasks, which is why it is essential to take precautions to protect it from viruses and spyware. One type of spyware becoming increasingly common is known as a RAT (Remote Access Trojan), which criminals can use to access your computer or mobile device to take control of it to obtain your private information or spy on you. This is known as ratting.

Get started...

Ensure you have up-to-date antivirus/antispyware software and firewall loaded and switched on..

Cover your webcam when not in use to avoid being spied on.

RATs are usually downloaded invisibly with a program requested by you - for example a game - or sent to you as an email attachment. They can perform actions similar to legitimate software. RATs can be difficult to detect because neither do they usually show up in lists of the programs or tasks you are using, nor can you generally notice that they are affecting your device's performance.

RATs being used to take control of webcams is becoming increasingly common, with the objective of the resulting video or images being used for blackmail or other inappropriate purposes.

The Risks

Being spied on (including being recorded) via your own webcam. In some cases, they are designed to do so without activating the indicator light, so you are unaware that you are being watched.

Having your online behaviour monitored (including which websites you are visiting, who you are emailing, what you are typing.

Having your confidential information accessed - including bank account and social security details.

Being used as part of a botnet to distribute viruses and other malware.

Having your computer drives formatted.

Having your files and file systems deleted, downloaded or altered.

How to Avoid Ratting

Ensure you have effective and updated antivirus/antispyware software and firewall running whenever your computer or mobile device is switched on.

Do not be tempted to download programs or apps that are not from a trusted source, as they could contain RATs and other malware.

Download updates to your programs and apps when prompted to do so ... they often include security fixes.

Take great care about which links you click on in emails - they may be phishing.

Take great care about opening attachments in emails, even if they seem to be from people you know.

Avoid suspicious website and torrent downloading. Many such downloads are not only against the law but also a major gateway for this type of cyber-attack.

Cover your webcam when not in use, whether it is a built-in or clip-on device.

If you think you have been the victim of being spied on via your webcam

Report the incident to your local police.

If you've experienced cybercrime, you can contact the charity Victim Support for free and confidential support and information.

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Get started... Ensure you have up-to-date antivirus/antispyware software and firewall loaded and switched on.. Cover your webcam when not in use to avoid being spied on. RATs are usually downloaded invisibly with a program requested by you - for example a game - or sent to you as an email attachment.

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Should we highlight Twitter Bots and how they help spread fake news?

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Discussion Based group activity. (Jam Board)

Students to add a comment about why they believe the article/video we have given them is true.

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Send automatic eSafety certificates to those that pass a quiz.

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Certify'em lets you leverage the power of Google Forms to create online certifications and email custom certificates to exam-takers!

Do you need to test and track knowledge or proficiency with employees, team members, students, or customers? Do you need to provide proof of certification for people in your school, club, sports team, store or office? Now there's a simple and easy way! Don't be uncertain about peoples' knowledge... instead, Certify'em!

Certify'em lets you harness the power of Google Forms by turning them into online, certification exams. With easy to use controls and minimal setup, you can now send customizable PDF certificates to anyone who passes your online exam!

Certify'em comes with several professionally designed certificate templates, and allows you to specify your own as well (created in Google Slides). Everyone who passes your exam will receive their own personalized copy as a PDF email attachment with a unique serial number. And you'll be able to keep track of who has passed, and who hasn't, using the spreadsheet of records that Certify'em automatically creates and maintains!

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Certify'em - Google Workspace Marketplace

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Certify'em lets you leverage the power of Google Forms to create online certifications and email custom certificates to exam-takers! Do you need to test and track knowledge or proficiency with employees, team members, students, or customers? Do you need to provide proof of certification for people in your school, club, sports team, store or office?

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Could this be tied back to assessing reliability of online resources for students' coursework?

I.e. push for the e-resources that the college provides rather than going to a random website online.
e.g. using Credo rather than Wikipedia to start research
using MyDiscover to find academic journals

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students will love watching this video from Yes People and it demonstrates how content goes viral and not to believe everything they read. It is 12 minutes long, but very entertaining. I watched this at the weekend just for fun.

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We Fooled the Internet w/ Fake Justin Bieber Burrito Photo

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If you want to edit it at all you can, use the password: v1ral

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The website for Safer Internet Day has resources aimed at different age groups to present a lesson directly about Fake News.

I've downloaded it and have edited it to make it more appropriate to put on DPOL (it was clearly made for an in-class lesson but is quite easy to adapt!)

All I think is I haven't made anything to ask students to make their own thing for their digital portfolio yet, and the presentation doesn't have real-world examples in it