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Eliminating the Digital Divide
NEC Network Safety Classes
The Internet is indispensable as a method of acquiring information from around the world and for communications.
However, because of the tremendous amount of information that is available, there is information that is illegal, information that is harmful to children and information related to Internet crimes.
Furthermore, troubles concerning cell phone dating sites are also on the rise and causing social problems.
NEC has been working with the non-profit organizations (NPOs) Japan Guardian Angels to hold the “NEC Network Safety Classes” for elementary school pupils (middle and higher grades) and their guardians form 1999.
Actual personal computers are used to learn safe Internet practices and ways to enjoy the Internet.
Also, in support of the goals of e-netcaravan, NEC sends out instructors to teach a course (worry-free e-net course) to guardians and school personnel on using the Internet confidently and safely.
Comments from Participants
- This was helpful because I was able to learn Internet rules and etiquette that I did not know.
- I learned that there are scary parts of the Internet and would like to be more careful.
- It was fun to actually use e-mail and electronic bulletin boards. If I don't understand something in the future, I'll be sure to ask my father or mother.
Comments from Guardians
- I think it was very easy for the children to understand because they actually got the chance to use personal computers.
- I think this type of class is very effective because children have a tendency to ignore their parents.
Applicants to Host Program
| Frequency | Held at one venue in each prefecture nation-wide * First 10 applicants / year (Priority given to those prefectures in which the program has not yet been held.) (Verification may be required depending on what area the program is to be held.) |
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| Schedule | Saturdays or Sundays (* Only 1 day / venue) * Consultation required in order to hold program on a different day. |
| Time | Generally 90 minutes (* Can be conducted in 45 minutes when held as part of a class.) |
| Venues | Elementary schools, public facilities or other venues with a room having a computer environment Conditions: Installation of 10 or more PCs with Internet connection. Ability to provide a projector or similar device and software. Coverage of any rental costs for the venue by the applicant. |
| Target | Elementary school students in approx. 4th 6th grades (Guardians may participate; Observation allowed) |
| Number of participants | Approx. 20 - 40 persons / class (Maximum 2 classes / day) |
| Description | A focused PC experience using e-mail, chatting (conversations over the net) and electric bulletin boards to teach (1) the convenience and dangers of e-mailing, (2) the fun and dangers of chatting, and (3) the ethics of electric bulletin boards as a first step in learning the basics of the Internet in order that children do not become involved in Internet crimes. |
| Cost | Free of charge |
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This is an information literacy site for children and their parents so that they can safely enjoy the Internet. Please have everyone in your family use it together.
