Best Practices for Safe and Savvy Technology Use Why Become Tech-Savvy? - College students rely heavily on technology for both academic and non-academic purposes Laptops Netbooks MP3 Players Smart Phones Tablets E-Readers Assistive Technology Devices
- Near-constant access to technology
- Need to accomplish many tasks online
- Skills are more than just how to use it; need to be truly savvy about technology
Why do you use technology?
gaming
Homework
Shopping
Social Media
listening to music
Staying organized
email
Research
Blogging
A Double-Edged Sword - Technology is so well-integrated into daily life that we may not realize its extent
- Pros: convenience and efficiency Cons: dependence and vulnerability
- Technology’s benefits usually outweigh its risks
- However, serious problems can arise if you’re not safe and savvy when using technology
Types of Technology-Related Risks - Security Issues
- Safety Issues
- Privacy Issues
- Data Integrity Issues
If You Post It, They Will Find It - Anyone can find a lot of information about you online.
- All it takes to find many details about you is…
- The motivation and persistence to look for them
- A small amount of prior knowledge about you
- If you are careless about online safety and security, they may also be able to access more sensitive or private information about you
What Can I Find Out About YOU? - Where you go to school
- What kind of car you drive
- What you did last Saturday night
- Your favorite songs
- Where you work
- What you want for your birthday
- Where you live
- The brand of pizza you prefer
- The people you admire
- Where & when you’re going on vacation
- What you’re looking for in a significant other
- Who your friends are
- Where to find you on Tuesday evenings
- Illegal activities you’ve participated in
- Who your roommates are and whether you get along
- Your opinion of your teachers
- Your political views
- Your sense of humor
- Where you are and what you’re doing right now
- What you think of your boss
- Items you own and items you want to purchase
- Your favorite sports teams
- Your sexual orientation
- Who your family members are
- Your favorite movies
- Your birthday and age
- What causes/issues you support
- Where you shop
- How you’re doing in school
- Which websites, books, and magazines you read
- What you look like
- And much more…
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