When the Internet Meets Real Life

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

• critical thinking
• collaboration
• communication
• community engagement
• digital literacy
• problem solving
• reflection

Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content description: 

• select and use a range of digital tools efficiently and responsibly to share content online, and plan and manage individual and collaborative agile projects (AC9TDI8P12).
• investigate and manage the digital footprint existing systems and student solutions collect and assess if the data is essential to their purpose (AC9TDI8P14).

Relevant parts of Year 7 & 8 achievement standards: Students explain how data is transmitted and secured in networks, and identify cyber security threats. They manage their digital footprint.

NSW Syllabus outcomes:

TE4-7DI

• explains how data is represented in digital systems and transmitted in networks

General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, 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

• Device to show media to students
• Devices for online research
• Student worksheet (1 per group)

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: high - teachers will moderate student discussion, guide online research, and scaffold student projects

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.