Raising Digital Competence of Adult Education Teachers
— Erasmus Digiraise team :Kalamata December 2025 —
Day 1: Introduction to Online Security
– Overview of online security: What it is and why it’s important.
– Common threats: Phishing, malware, ransomware, etc.
– Real-life examples of security breaches and their impacts.
– Principles of strong passwords.
– How to use password managers.
– Setting up two-factor authentication (2FA).
Anatomy of a Botnet Attack
Anatomy of a Botnet Attack
Digital Safety
– Identifying what constitutes personal and sensitive information.
– How to protect personal information online.
– Understanding privacy settings on social media and other online platforms.
– Secure browsing habits and recognizing secure vs. insecure websites (HTTPS).
– Using VPNs for enhanced privacy.
– Introduction to ad blockers and privacy-enhancing browser extensions.
Presentation of On line secirity for Adult Learners
Day 3: Email Security
– What is phishing and how does it work?
– Identifying phishing emails and websites.
– Reporting phishing attempts.
– Basics of email encryption.
– Using secure email providers.
– Secure messaging apps for private conversations.
Day 4: Mobile Device Security
– The importance of keeping software up to date.
– Installing and managing apps safely.
– Lost or stolen device protocols.
– Risks associated with public Wi-Fi networks.
– Safe practices on public networks.
– Bluetooth security measures.
The importance of keeping software up to date
Day 5: Social Engineering and how to “green our lessons”
– Types of social engineering attacks (e.g., pretexting, baiting, quid pro quo).
– Strategies to recognize and prevent social engineering.
– Virtual tools that can be used to teach about the environment:(Google Earth, National Geographic, Coral Reef Virtual Dive,
Explore.org
– Educational apps to teach about environmental issues (Earth School, Ecokids, Happy Earth, iNaturalist, Journey North)
– Online educational resources
– Sustainability-focused classroom tools
– Green technologies
