Staying Safe Online

Staying Safe Online

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify potential online dangers and know how to stay safe while using the internet.

Explain to the students what the objective of the lesson is and what they will be able to do at the end.

What do you already know about staying safe on the internet?

What is the Internet?

The internet is a global network of computers that allows people to communicate and share information.

Define what the internet is with simple language that the students can understand.

Online Dangers

There are many potential dangers online, including cyberbullying, online predators, and scams.

Explain the different types of online dangers that students may face and provide examples.

Personal Information

It's important to be careful about sharing personal information online, such as your full name, address, phone number, and email.

Explain the importance of keeping personal information private and provide examples of what information should be kept private.

Social Media

Social media can be a fun way to connect with friends and family, but it's important to be careful about what you share and who you connect with.

Explain what social media is and the importance of being careful about what is shared and who is connected with.

Online Behavior

It's important to be respectful and kind to others online, just as you would in person.

Discuss the importance of being respectful and kind to others online and how this can help prevent cyberbullying.

Password Safety

It's important to create strong passwords and keep them private.

Discuss what a strong password is and provide examples of what makes a strong password. Also, explain the importance of keeping passwords private.

Reporting Online Dangers

If you encounter something online that makes you uncomfortable or you think is unsafe, it's important to tell a trusted adult.

Explain to students the importance of telling a trusted adult if they encounter something online that makes them uncomfortable or they think is unsafe.

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.