Privacy Activity: My Smart Toy Secrets
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Scenario:
Imagine you have a smart toy that listens and talks back. It collects your voice and remembers what you say.
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What to Do:
- Draw a picture or write a story about your smart toy.
- List three things you would want to keep private (like your secret hobby or a fun idea).
- Design a “Privacy Shield” on your drawing that shows how your toy could protect your secrets.
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Real-World Example:
Think about a smart speaker in your home. It hears your conversations. What if it shared your secret without asking you first?
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Reflection:
Discuss why it is important for devices to have privacy controls. What rules should they follow to protect your secrets?
Accountability Reflection: The Recycling Robot
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Scenario:
Imagine a robot at school sorts recycling into bins. One day, it puts a plastic bottle in the wrong bin, and a spill happens.
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What to Do:
- Write a short story or draw a comic strip about what happened.
- Think about who should fix the mistake: the robot maker, the teacher, or maybe the whole class?
- Share your ideas with your classmates.
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Real-World Example:
Consider a robot in a factory that makes mistakes. Who is responsible for fixing the error?
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Reflection:
Think about why someone must be responsible for fixing errors. How does clear accountability help everyone trust technology?
3. Transparency Role-Play: The Mystery App Game
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Scenario:
Imagine an app at school that gives out rewards for homework but does it in a way that no one understands.
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What to Do:
- In pairs, one student acts as the “mystery app” and the other is a curious student.
- The curious student asks, “Why did you choose me for the reward?”
- The “mystery app” must explain its decision.
- Swap roles so everyone gets a turn.
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Real-World Example:
Think of an app that picks your snack at lunchtime. If you don’t know why it picked that snack, you might feel confused. Transparency means knowing how and why those decisions are made. -
Reflection:
Ask, “Should apps share their rules? How can clear explanations help everyone trust the app?”
