Safer Internet Day 2014

On 15^th March, 2014, WebOrganic, Internet Technology Resource Centre and NetMission.Asia held a “Supporting Safer Internet Day 2014 Activities- NetMission Ambassadors 2013-14 Appointment Ceremony cum Digital Inclusion Day” to promote safer and more responsible use of Internet, especially amongst students and young people.

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WebOrganic is the secretariat of Hong Kong Safer Internet Day. In the event, Mr. Tony Lee, General Manager of WebOrganic, introduced the background and vision of Safer Internet Day, and we will continue to promote safer and more responsible use of Internet. WebOrganic invited Dr. Chung Wai Hung, Consultant of Department of Health Student Health Service, and Dr. Chung expressed that he cares about student’s health and he found students are spending more time on internet nowadays.

One of the highlights of the event was Safe Internet Pledging Ceremony. Over 80 primary students were involved, and the ceremony was led by Tony and Dr. Chung. At the end, closing speech was given by Mr. Billy Tang, General Manager of Information Technology Resource Centre, and he expressed gratitude to all participants and supporting organizations. 

In the event, there were various shows and interesting game booths. WebOrganic also organized an outdoor e-Learning activity using an iPad apps called “Eagle Eye”, which is a “Digital Tour” platform developed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Secondary school and primary school students acted as volunteers and helped as the tour guides in such activity. The student volunteers were from Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College, Yan Chai Hospital Chiu Tsang Hok Wan Primary School, Hong Kong PLK Horizon East Primary School, and Chiu Sheung School. In the digital tour, participants completed tasks using the hottest technologies like augmented reality and 3D scanning, and experienced a new way to learn.

C.C.C Heep Woh Primary School, Yan Chai Hospital Chiu Tsang Hok Wan Primary School, Hong Kong PLK Horizon East Primary School, and Chiu Sheung School sent students to participate in the event. In addition, the event was supported by HearTY, District Cyber Centres, Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College, Tsing Yi Community Association, Hong Kong Chido Association, Kwai Tsing Residents Association, Hong Kong Playground Association Jockey Club Tsing Yi Integrated Service Centre for Children & Youth.