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1.5 E-safetyUnit 1 Using Computers

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Curriculum links

This presentation supports the following areas of knowledge in the Naace Curriculum Framework for KS3 ICT:

This presentation supports the following sectionsof the Programme of Study for KS3 Computing:

understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting their online identity and privacy; recognise inappropriate content, contact and conduct and know how to report concerns.

Safe and Responsible Use – Online identities, personal e-safety, computer e-safety

Digital Literacy – online identities, social networking

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Learning objectives

By the end of this presentation we will have learned:

how to create a strong password

how to avoid internet scams

how to protect data using a virus checker and a firewall

how to stay safe online.

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When using computers, we need to keep our data safe.

We also need to keep ourselves safe online.

Data security is about making sure that data is safe from corruption, and that access to it is suitably controlled. This means protecting our data from viruses, hackers and scams.

Have you heard any stories like this?

By being aware of the possible dangers of the internet we can take precautions to keep ourselves safe.

Staying safe

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Staying safe scenarios

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Social networking dangers

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Tips for staying safe online

Don’t post personal details such as your address or phone number online, and be careful about who you share your personal details with.

Go to www.thinkuknow.co.uk for more information on staying safe online.

Be very cautious if a stranger contacts you – they may not be who they say they are.

Make use of the privacy settings on social networks to make sure that your personal details, photos and posts are only shared with people you know and trust.

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Safe or unsafe?