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Healthy Information Student Ambassadors Scheme
1. Background
The Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority (TELA) is one of the enforcement agencies of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (COIAO). Articles under the regulation of the COIAO include books, newspapers, magazines, comic books, web pages, as well as electronically transmitted text and images. Despite the easy accessibility of useful information in the wake of increased Internet penetration, the cyber world is filled with a myriad of objectionable materials, which may adversely affect young people's mind.
To promote healthy use of the Internet and encourage teenagers to participate actively in community services, TELA has launched the "Healthy Information Student Ambassadors Scheme", which aims to nurture independent thinking among teenagers, enhance their ability in judging objectionable materials, as well as help them foster a set of positive values and attitudes towards life. Through joining voluntary work of the Scheme, the participants can serve the community by helping to promote the message of safe and healthy use of the Internet.
2. Objectives
- To promote healthy use of the Internet;
- To enhance awareness of the COIAO among secondary school students; and
- To encourage participation in community services among secondary school students.
3. Target
The Scheme is intended for Secondary 2 to 6 students with basic knowledge in computer operation and software application as well as good basic language skills.
4. Scheme Overview
Invitations have been extended to local secondary schools, each of which is allowed to nominate a maximum of 3 students to join the Scheme. Nominated students will have to attend a selection interview. Those who are selected will have to attend a 10-hour training programme.
| Theme |
Content |
Duration |
Introduction to the COIAO |
- Content of the COIAO
- COIAO Review
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2 hours |
Enhancement of leadership skills |
- Effective self-management
- Effective communication and public speaking skills
- Problem solving and crisis management
- Creative thinking
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4 hours |
Information technology training |
- Installation and use of filtering software
- Advanced training in computer application
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4 hours |
- Upon completion of the training programme, the Student Ambassadors will be arranged to participate in different publicity and public education activities which aim to promote healthy use of the Internet, including teaching the parents basic computer skills and introducing the relevant provisions to the students.
- Upon completion of the entire Scheme, the Student Ambassadors will each be awarded a certificate as a token of appreciation.
5. List of Participating Schools
32 secondary schools participate in the program in 2010/11; please press here to see the list.
6. Highlights of Activities
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