Core Skills Analysis
Computing and Online Safety
- Ebony learned the key principles of staying safe online, including protecting personal information and recognizing secure websites.
- She developed an understanding of potential online risks such as cyberbullying, scams, and phishing attacks.
- Through worksheets, Ebony practiced identifying safe online behaviors and how to respond to suspicious activity.
- Ebony enhanced her digital literacy skills by applying her knowledge to hypothetical or real-life scenarios presented in the learning material.
Tips
To further deepen Ebony's understanding of online safety, consider interactive discussions about recent real-world examples of online scams or cyberbullying incidents to contextualize the importance of safety measures. Encourage Ebony to create her own online safety checklist or infographic targeted at her peers to reinforce key concepts creatively. Role-playing exercises where Ebony practices responding to suspicious messages or social media interactions can build her confidence in making safe decisions. Additionally, exploring parental controls and privacy settings together can provide hands-on experience in managing online safety tools.
Book Recommendations
Learning Standards
- Computing KS3: Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact (National Curriculum Computing Programmes of Study)
- PSHE Education: Online and media literacy and digital resilience themes (PSHE Association Programme of Study)
Try This Next
- Create a quiz with scenario-based questions on identifying safe vs. unsafe online behavior for peer discussion.
- Design a poster or digital infographic illustrating top online safety tips for teenagers.