Online Lingo

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• communication
• digital literacy

Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content description:

Year 5&6, HPE:

• analyse and rehearse protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies that can be used in a range of online and offline situations (AC9HP6P08)

Relevant parts of Year 5&6 achievement standards:  Students explain how communication skills, protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies keep themselves and others safe online and offline.

NSW Syllabus outcomes:

• PD3-7 proposes and implements actions and protective strategies that promote health, safety, wellbeing and physically active spaces

General capabilities: Digital Literacy

Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

• Target 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020.

• Devices for making infographics
• Infographic factsheet (optional)
• Student worksheet
• Whiteboard and pens

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has developed a new and innovative online learning experience that builds digital intelligence in students aged 10-14, giving them the knowledge and skills they need to harness the opportunities and deal with the challenges of the digital world. Aligned to leading international frameworks for digital intelligence and future readiness, the eSmart Digital Licence+ offers cutting-edge, evidence-based learning materials that educators can use in remote and blended learning environments.

These lessons are designed to assist teachers in implementing eSmart Digital Licence+ in their classroom by scaffolding students' understanding and then putting their new eSmart skills to use in the real world.

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play.

Level of teacher scaffolding: medium - facilitate discussion and create a safe and inclusive environment

Protecting Yourself Online

Social media allows for greater interaction in the education community. It can also be a challenging space if you are not fully aware of how to protect your privacy on popular social platforms. This course will explore the practical steps you can take to protect yourself (and your professional identity) in the online environment.