Online safety lessons and activities
Be an eSafe kid - connect, reflect, protect (Years 3-6) virtual classroom
Students can use their voice to make things better online for themselves and others. They will learn to:
- identify the different ways we connect online
- reflect on how connections, posts and comments can affect themselves and others
- develop ways to protect themselves using help-seeking and reporting strategies.
Date: 16 February 2023
Time: 2:00 -2:45 pm (AEDT)
Download:
- Teacher notes (PDF 193.63KB)
- Student worksheet (PDF 281.22KB) and Make a Chatterbox activity
- Reporting cyberbullying (PDF 173.21KB) to the game or website and also to the eSafety Commissioner
Be Internet Awesome
Students get help to make smart decisions when playing online. They learn to:
- be kind online and share with care
- distinguish between real and fake online content
- protect their online information and get help from a trusted adult.
Cyber safety lesson plans for NSW educators
Be a Cybermarvel: Be kind online (NSW Stage 3)
Students can learn and discuss the signs of cyberbullying and explore their feelings if they see or experience this behaviour. This activity also supports building respectful and kind behaviours through the use of engaging classroom activities.
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Be a Cybermarvel: Be safe online (NSW Stage 2)
Students can explore five simple online safety topics using video, peer discussion and student-centred tasks. The activities are designed to improve engagement and online safety learning outcomes.
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Be a Cybermarvel: Be a digital detective (NSW Stage 3)
Digital literacy skills allow students to feel empowered to question things they find online. They can learn to critically evaluate online information and images to make informed decisions, share responsibly and maintain their online reputation.
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