Cybersafety & Digital Citizenship

Personal Information Online: 'Details, Details' (Digital Footprint)

22/8/2017

Episode 1

Introduction Video

Years 1-2 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that some information about themselves is special because it makes them unique.

Students know that they should never give out their personal details online without a parent or teacher’s permission.

Follow the Digital Trail (Video for discussion)

Introduce students to:

The importance of building a positive online personal profile.
The concept of a traceable digital footprint.

Years 3-4 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students learn to recognise what forms ‘personal information’ can take.
Students learn that a person can be identified by knowing only a few pieces of information about them, and must therefore be careful about what information they provide online.

Digital Footprints (Video for discussion)

Students recognise:

The importance of building a positive online personal profile.
The concept of a traceable digital footprint.

Years 5-6 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students are able to describe what personal information may consist of.
Students gain an appreciation of how their personal information is collected by websites and what it may be used for.

Digital Footprint (Video for discussion)

Students continue to learn the ida of building a positive online profile.
Students are taught/reminded of appropriate strategies for sharing information about themselves online and to the concept that their footprint can be traced.

Personal Information Online: "Welcome to the Carnival"

21/8/2017

Episode 2

Introduction Video

Years 0-2 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that not everyone they meet (whether in the ‘real world’ or online) is trustworthy.
Students can identify some of the characteristics of people they can trust.

Years 5-6 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that there are a variety of reasons why their personal details may be collected both online and offline.
Students understand that they should seek advice before entering their details online or providing it to people offline.

Students understand that not everyone they meet is automatically trustworthy.
Students begin to identify the characteristics of people that are worthy of their trust and who can help them make positive choices to keep them safe.

Years 3-4 Lesson Plan & Activity

Personal Information Online: "It's a Serious Game"

20/8/2017

Episode 3

Animated Video

Years 0-2 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students begin to understand some of the qualities that can be used to assess if a person is trustworthy.
Student can identify situations in which it is wise to turn to a trusted adult for help.

Years 3-4 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students can identify different types of personal information that may be elicited in the online environment.
Students understand that very rarely are we offered something online without something expected in return.

Years 5-6 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that not everyone or everything they come across online is trustworthy.
Students begin to learn some of the ways they can judge the veracity of a website that is asking them to divulge their personal information.

Personal Information Online: "The Info Gang"

19/8/2017

Episode 4

Animated Video

Years 0-2 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that their emotions can be a powerful tool to help them assess unsafe situations.
Students can identify some of the physical sensations that alert us to unsafe situations

Years 3-4 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students will begin to identify the different feelings they may experience when dealing with someone untrustworthy.
Students will understand that it is good to act on their feelings (intuition) in order to avoid or escape unsafe situations.

Years 5-6 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students learn some of the ways in which they can protect their personal details in the online environment.

Personal Information Online: "Heroes"

18/8/2017

Episode 5

Animated Video

Years 0-2 Lesson Plan & Activity

For this age group in particular, students understand the importance of checking with an adult before participating in the online environment.
Students feel encouraged to be open about their online experiences with a trusted adult.

Years 3-4 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand some of the techniques that are used in the online environment to elicit their personal information.
Students demonstrate an awareness of why it may be unwise to disclose their personal details online.

Years 5-6 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that they should seek support if they encounter anything worrying or feel unsafe while online.
Students can identify key support people in different spheres of their lives that they can turn to for support.

Cyberbullying: "You are not alone"

16/8/2017

Classroom Resources

Animated Episode

Turn it Around - Music Video

Years 0-2 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that actions that may be seen as a joke by some can be hurtful to others
Students begin to understand the feelings of someone who is teased or bullied

Years 3-4 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that teasing is bullying and is never a joke
Students understand the range of feelings of those who are teased or bullied

Years 5-6 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that people react differently in cases of cyberbullying
Students explore some strategies to manage cyberbullying

Computer Security: "Oops"

14/8/2017

Classroom Resources

Animated Episode

Keep Yourself Switched On (Music Video)

Years 0-2 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students begin to understand that passwords can help protect computer files and information.
Students begin to understand that a file called a virus can make a computer stop working but parents and caregivers can help prevent this.

Years 3-4 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that passwords can help protect information we care about on a computer.
Students understand that some files can harm computers but parents / caregivers can help keep them safe.

Years 5-6 Lesson Plan & Activity

Students understand that strong passwords can help protect computer files and information.
Students understand that a computer virus can harm a computer but users can take steps to prevent this.

Online Communication: RESPECT

11/8/2017

Respect: Communication & Collaboration

Years 0-2: Teaching email etiquette

Student is introduced to age appropriate online communication formats and is guided to communication effectively.
Student is introduced to the idea of an audience and how to best address it.
Student is guided toward the process of respectful collaboration using complementary tools.
Student is introduced to age-appropriate social media as a means of communication, collaboration and content sharing.

Years 3-6: Netiquette

Student is able to communicate effectively online through a variety of formats independently (e.g. email, texting, online forums, Skype, instant message, blogs)
Students demonstrates an understanding of audience and how to best address them
Student, collaborates respectfully and independently using complimentary tools
Student uses age appropriate social media as a means for communication, collaboration and content sharing.