DILAC Club (Digital Literacy and Citizenship Club)
Core Digital Responsibility Activities
1. Awareness and Education
Digital Citizenship Workshops: Conduct interactive sessions on cyberbullying, fake news, online scams, digital footprints, artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, and responsible online behaviour.
Scam Alert Corner: Regularly share updates on emerging M-Pesa scams, phishing emails, fake websites, deepfakes, and other online threats in Kenya, while teaching practical ways to stay safe.
Media Literacy Challenge: Analyse trending viral posts, identify misinformation, verify facts using reliable sources, and present findings to club members.
2. Action and Campaigns
#BeKindOnline Campaign: Lead an anti-cyberbullying initiative by promoting positive online interactions, encouraging the reporting of harmful content, and offering peer support.
Digital Detox Day: Encourage members to take a break from social media and replace screen time with outdoor activities, reading, mentorship sessions, and games while monitoring screen-time improvements.
E-Waste Collection Drive: Promote responsible disposal and recycling of electronic waste and educate students on securely wiping personal data before selling or disposing of digital devices.
3. Skills Development and Innovation
"Create, Don't Just Consume" Hackathon: Inspire students to create videos, posters, infographics, podcasts, websites, or simple apps that promote online safety and responsible technology use.
Password and Privacy Clinic: Help students and teachers strengthen their digital security by creating strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), and reviewing privacy settings on platforms such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media applications.
4. Leadership and Community Outreach
Digital Ambassadors Programme: Train club members to become Digital Ambassadors who will educate fellow students and learners in neighbouring primary schools on online safety, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use.