June Week 3 Activity

Aarogya Setu App

Type of Activity – Research Based Activity

Introduction

“Aarogya Setu Mobile App is an important weapon in the fight against COVID-19.”

Aarogya Setu is a COVID-19 contact tracing app developed by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. It detects and tracks the user’s movement with the help of GPS and Bluetooth sensors and sends out a notification if they meet infected people by using its database and algorithms. Users must enter their personal information while registering on the app and the data will be shared only with the Government of India. It does not share data with third parties as mentioned in the app’s privacy policy.

This month Desh Apnayen urges the young leaders or ACTIZENS to research more about this app and how helpful it is in keeping us and our families safe from spreading of COVID-19.

Goal – Creating Actizens® i.e. Alert, Informed and Active Citizens

  • Alert – About the app and its benefits
  • Informed – Its functionality, advantages, and disadvantages
  • Active – Spreading a word about the app and make parents and family members download and use the same.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Students will gain knowledge about the Aarogya Setu app and its benefits during this pandemic.
  2. Students will get information and analyse the features thoroughly.
  3. Students will be able to spread information and help others to stay safe by using the app.

Steps for the Activity

  1. Go through the information about Aarogya Setu App through the given links –

2. Or download the app on your parent’s mobile phone and learn about the app

3.Learn different features and benefits of the same and discuss the same with any one of your friends over the phone.

4. Share your thoughts and learning with family and friends

5. Answer the quiz by clicking the below link and check your knowledge

6. Fill in the reflection sheet and send it back to your teacher by 30th June along with your scores

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