S.U.R.E. Celebrates M.I.L.

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  • Let's Be S.U.R.E. 2023

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    Get ready for a thrilling cyber adventure with your family this August 2023! “Let's be S.U.R.E. together” and explore the online world while ensuring safety and well-being for your digitally savvy family.

    In today's fast-paced digital world, we face endless opportunities and challenges. As parents, it's crucial to equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to guide our families through this digital frontier. That's why we're bringing you an exciting line-up of programmes, displays and activities that will empower your family with the tools to make informed decisions.

    From understanding the impact of generative A.I. to discerning truth from misinformation, we'll dive into these topics head-on. Our four concepts - Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate (S.U.R.E.) - will guide you through the dynamic digital landscape and help you make informed choices in an interconnected world.

    Don't miss out on month-long displays at Jurong Regional Library, Woodlands Regional Library and Tampines Regional Library and our pop-up event at One Punggol on 19-20 August 2023.

    Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave your family digitally S.U.R.E.!

    Parents: Download the Parenting Toolkit HERE (about 7MB):

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  • Let's Be S.U.R.E. 2023 - Activations

    POP-UP EVENT AT ONE PUNGGOL, CELEBRATION SQUARE II

    19 - 20 August 2023

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    Are you ready to explore the online world together and ensure the safety and well-being of your digitally-savvy family? Join us at our weekend pop-up event and “Let’s be S.U.R.E. together!”.

    Put your information literacy skills to the test at our info-maze of game stations! Challenge A.I. image generators with your drawing abilities, and learn valuable tips on staying safe and informed online.

    But wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to collect S.U.R.E. goodies* after participating in our activities at our pop-up.

    *while stocks last

    ACTIVATIONS AT THE LIBRARIES

    1 - 31 August 2023

    Are you ready to tackle the misinformation mayhem in our digital world? Don’t miss our eye-opening display at:

    • Jurong Regional Library (B1, Children's Section)
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    • Woodlands Regional Library (Level 4, Children's Section)
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    • Tampines Regional Library (Level 2)
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    Learn to spot the threats of misinformation and scams and discover good digital habits to keep yourself safe and informed.

    Plus, don’t forget to collect your S.U.R.E.vivors stickers* at our displays to help you stay informed about the online world.

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    *While stocks last.

  • Answers to Misinformation Mayhem

    Here are the answers to the Misinformation Mayhem puzzles located at the Tampines, Jurong and Woodlands Regional Libraries.

    Download the image HERE .

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    S/N Description
    1a Poster of a “wonder medicine” with a QR code to scan, with the urgent message to “Get ‘em now!”.
    1b Online chat website offering $15 for a survey
    1c Unverified seller on social media platform with 2 reviews.
    1c.2 Receiving an empty parcel after making an online purchase
    1d Sellers who only accept cash on delivery option.
    1e “Love scam” victim
    1f A phishing caller pretending to be a government official
    2a Fake news website claiming “Elephant appears at Marina Bay”
    2b Fake news headline “PSLE cancelled due to hot weather”
    2c News about a “magic pill” message
    2d Always look beyond the initial source and dig deeper to get to the truth.
    3a A.I. generated image of a desert in Singapore with a Merlion and Rafflesia plant.
    4a A “monster” catfishing (pretending to be a girl)
    4b A fake business shopfront
    5a Reporting a suspicious message asking for an OTP (one-time-password)
    5b Asking friends, “Are you S.U.R.E.?” when receiving a suspicious message
    5c Checking for security padlock on websites to indicate safe transactions
    5d Show support and comfort your friends who encounter cyber bullies
    5e Avoid clicking on any suspicious links
    5f Finding information from more than one source.
    5g Choosing strong passwords for online usage.