In this unit pupils will understand the basic rules for using the internet safely: they will learn how to create strong passwords, protect their private data and to search for information in order to avoid risky situations.
Learning Objectives
- To recognise the importance of having rules to stay safe.
- To promote the safe use of digital technologies.
- To promote respect for safety rules.
- To understand the basic rules for using the internet safely.
- To understand what a strong password is.
- To understand why it is important to have strong passwords when using the internet.
- To promote the use of strong passwords.
- To learn to create strong passwords.
- To recognise what public and private information is.
- To promote the protection of personal details and private information.
- To promote the use of specially designed websites for children to search for information online.
- To understand risks and strategies for dealing with unsafe information online.
- To understand the concept of keywords and their relevance in the search for information.
- To develop tools to search for information safely online.
- To recall the safe use of the internet.
- To recall the contents learned during the unit, including rules and safety, sharing information, use of strong passwords, appropriate websites for children, etc.