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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)
These classes aim to introduce children to Internet rules and ethical behavior to prevent them becoming either victims or instigators of Internet crimes, and thereby improve their Internet experiences.
Actual personal computers are used to learn safe Internet practices and ways to enjoy the Internet.
NEC is also involved in Internet safety classes held by The Alliance of Guardian Angels Japan in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture.
Also, in support of the goals of e-netcaravan, (which is made up of members from government departments such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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 this type of class is very effective because children have a tendency to ignore their parents.
- I thought it was excellent because the children could understand that the Internet is not just a place to find information, it can also be a dangerous place where bad things happen like losing your important data.
- I think it was very easy for the children to understand because they actually got the chance to use personal computers.
Applicants to Host Program
| Frequency | Held at one venue in each prefecture nation-wide * First five venues to apply/year (Priority given to those prefectures in which the program has not yet been held.) |
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| Schedule | Please consult with us. |
| Time | Generally 90 minutes (time for playing the board game “Sekyuroku” and completing the hands-on computer operation course) (* Can be conducted in 45 minutes when held as part of a class. In this case, it is necessary to select either the board game “Sekyuroku” or the hands-on computer operation course.) |
| Venues | Elementary schools, public facilities or other venues with a room having a computer environment Conditions:
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| 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 | To learn the basics of the Internet in order that children do not become involved in Internet crimes.
a) The dangers of computer viruses and measures to take to protect your computer (using pseudo case studies) b) The effects of Internet fraud and steps to take to prevent it (using pseudo case studies) c) Rules about handling information 1 (personal information, privacy, cyberbullying） d) Rules about handling information 2 (copyrights） *If there is insufficient time to cover all four topics, one or two of the above topics can be selected. |
| Cost | Free of charge (However, the applicant is responsible for any fees charged for renting facilities) |
*Apply to host this program by sending the following application form.
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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.
