Staying Safe Online: Identifying and Protecting Against Dangers

Staying Safe Online: Identifying and Protecting Against Dangers

Learning Objectives

Identify online dangers and outline ways to protect ourselves online.

What do you already know about online dangers and protecting yourself?

Understanding Online Dangers

Cyberbullying, phishing, identity theft, and scams are common online dangers.

Impact of Online Dangers

Online dangers can lead to emotional distress, financial loss, or reputational damage.

Online Safety Measures

Using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and being cautious about sharing personal information are key safety measures.

Privacy Settings

Adjusting privacy settings on social media and other online platforms can limit exposure to online dangers.

Critical Thinking Online

Questioning the credibility of information and being mindful of online interactions are crucial for staying safe.

Spotting Phishing Attempts

Phishing emails often contain suspicious links or requests for personal information.

Avoiding Cyberbullying

Ignoring or blocking cyberbullies and seeking help from trusted adults are effective ways to combat cyberbullying.

Interactive Activity: Scam Awareness

Present real-life scam scenarios and ask students to identify warning signs and potential protective actions.

Seeking Help

If faced with online dangers, seek help from parents, teachers, or trusted adults.

Reviewing Key Points

Recap the identified online dangers and the protective measures discussed in the lesson.

Conclusion and Next Steps

Empower students to apply the learned strategies and stay vigilant while navigating the online world.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.