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Baybos Emerging TechBET for Grown-Ups

The same technology we teach your children — explained for you, in plain English. So you can support them, keep them safe, and learn something for yourself along the way.

Why we made this

The world is changing fast. No one should be left behind.

We built BET so our children would understand technology, not just tap and scroll. But children learn best when the grown-ups around them understand it too.

So this course is our gift — free, for every parent and every member of staff. No jargon, no cost, no sign-in. Read it on your phone, one lesson at a time.

📖 During this term, every lesson is open to all. From 1 September 2026, our online-safety essentials stay free for everyone, and the full course moves behind a free Baybos account. Sort out your access now — sign in at baybos.school/family.

For every grown-up
For our staff
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A complete course. These thirteen lessons cover what matters most today. We review the whole course before the start of every term to keep it current as technology changes — so it stays useful without ever going out of date. If there is a topic you would like us to add, tell us at the office.

This is BET, for grown-ups

The same care we give your children's learning — now for you.

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Lesson 2

Staying safe online

In one line: a few simple habits, kept every day, protect a child far more than any single app.

The internet is a wonderful place to learn — and, like any busy place, it needs a few sensible rules. You do not need to be technical to keep your child safe. You need a handful of good habits and an open conversation.

The habits that matter most

  • Keep private things private. Teach children never to share their full name, home, school, or photos with people they only know online.
  • Screens in shared spaces. A device used in the sitting room is safer than one used alone behind a closed door.
  • Agree simple family rules. When devices go off at night, how long is used each day, and which apps are allowed. Rules you agree together are the ones that stick.
  • Strong, separate passwords. A long phrase is stronger than a short word. Never share passwords, and use a different one for important accounts.

Talk, don't only block

Apps and parental controls help, but they are not enough on their own — children are clever and the tools are never perfect. The real protection is that your child feels able to tell you when something online worries or upsets them, without fear of being blamed or losing the device. Keep that door open.

Try this at home

This week, agree one simple family rule together — for example, "no phones at the dinner table" or "devices charge in the sitting room at night." One rule, kept well, is worth more than ten that are forgotten.

Lesson 3

Spotting scams & fake news

In one line: scammers create panic and hurry — so slow down, and never share a code or PIN.

Every day, people receive messages designed to trick them out of money or information — by text, WhatsApp, email and social media. Learning to spot them protects your family and your money, and it is one of the most useful things you can pass on to your children.

The warning signs of a scam

  • Urgency and fear. "Act now or your account will be closed." Real organisations do not rush you like this.
  • Asking for a code, PIN or password. Your bank, and companies like your network provider, will never ask you for your OTP, PIN or password. Anyone who does is a scammer — every single time.
  • Too good to be true. A prize you did not enter, or an "investment" that doubles your money quickly. If it feels too good to be true, it is.
  • A link that looks slightly wrong, or a "family member" messaging from a new number asking for money. Check by calling the person on their real number first.

The golden rule: never share your OTP or PIN with anyone, for any reason. Not with a caller, not with a "bank official," not with anyone. Pause, and the scam falls apart.

And fake news

Shocking claims and dramatic forwarded messages spread fastest — and are often false. Before you believe or forward something, ask: where did this come from, and do trusted news sources report the same thing? A moment's pause stops a lot of harm.

Try this at home

Next time a suspicious message arrives, do not tap the link. Show it to your child and spot the warning signs together, then verify through the official app or a known phone number — never the number in the message. Teach them the golden rule: we never share our OTP.

Lesson 6

Protecting your accounts

In one line: a few strong, separate passwords and one extra step keep your money, messages and memories safe.

Most accounts are broken into not by clever hacking, but because a password was weak, or the same one was used everywhere. A little care here protects your bank, your email and your WhatsApp.

Strong and separate

  • Make them long. A short phrase you can remember — like three unrelated words — is stronger than a single short word with a number.
  • Keep them separate. Use a different password for important accounts, so that one leak does not open all the doors.

Turn on the second step

Most banks and apps offer "two-step verification" (also called 2FA): after your password, they send a code or ask for a second confirmation. It is the single best thing you can switch on. Even if someone learns your password, they still cannot get in.

Protect your WhatsApp today. WhatsApp accounts are often stolen in Nigeria and used to scam family and friends. In WhatsApp, go to Settings → Account → Two-step verification and turn it on with a PIN. It takes one minute and stops your account being hijacked.

Try this at home

Turn on WhatsApp two-step verification right now (Settings → Account → Two-step verification). Then help an older relative do the same — it is one of the kindest, most protective things you can do for them.

Reference

Plain-English glossary

Every tech word used in this course, simply explained.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)
A computer tool that has learned patterns from huge amounts of examples, and uses them to answer, write or make pictures. Clever, but it does not truly understand and can be wrong.
App
A program on your phone or computer that does one job — WhatsApp, your bank app, a game.
Browser
The app you use to visit websites — such as Chrome or Safari.
Data (mobile data)
The amount of internet information your phone uses, paid for in your bundle (MB and GB). Video uses the most.
Download / Upload
Download is bringing something to your device (a photo, an app); upload is sending something out (posting a picture).
Link (URL)
A web address you tap to open a page. Be careful with links in messages from people you do not know.
Malware / Virus
Harmful software that can damage your device or steal information, often hidden in a bad link or download.
OTP
A "one-time password" — a short code sent to confirm it is really you. Never share it with anyone.
Phishing
A fake message pretending to be your bank or a company, trying to trick you into giving away passwords or codes.
Privacy settings
The controls in an app that decide who can see your information and posts. Worth checking and tightening.
Scam
A trick designed to take your money or information, usually by creating urgency or a too-good offer.
Social media
Apps for sharing and chatting — WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others.
Software update
A free improvement from the maker of your phone or app, often fixing security holes. Worth installing.
Two-step verification (2FA)
A second check after your password — usually a code — so a stranger cannot get in even if they learn your password.
Wi-Fi
A wireless internet connection in a home, office or school — usually free to use, unlike mobile data.
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