Stay secure online
Interactive video-based online security resources for teenagers.
11-14 -year-olds can use this interactive resource from the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK called CyberFirst: How to stay secure online to learn about common cyber scams and malicious activity that young people encounter and empowers themselves to make choices to keep themselves more secure online.
The interactive video follows Olivia, Luca and Raheem as they navigate their lives online – from communicating with each other, to online gaming, to social media and ads. During the video, the characters are faced with various choices – the learner can make the choices for the character and watch how they play out.
Lesson plans and guides for educators
Date: On-demand
For years 7 to 9.
Syllabus outcomes
PD4-1, PD4-2, PD4-3, PD5-1, PD5-2, PD5-3
- ACTDIP022
- ACTDIP013.
- Apply digital information security practices independently apply strategies for determining and protecting the security of digital information and assess the risks associated with online environments.
- Apply personal security protocols identify the risks to identity, privacy and emotional safety for themselves when using ICT and apply generally accepted social protocols when sharing information in online environments, taking into account different social and cultural contexts.