There are many things I can do online. I can chat with friends using kind words. I can play a game. I can watch videos.
Learning goals
We are learning to…
- show an understanding of our rights and responsibilities when interacting online with correct permission, and make decisions that that help us be safe and positive online
- share our experiences that connect with ideas and topics in new texts
- brainstorm using simple strategies and develop ideas about various topics using resources, our own learning, and our own experiences
Success criteria
I am able to…
- read a book to learn examples of how to be positive and stay safe online
- explore different examples of how to take a screen break
- brainstorm ideas for my own safety promise
Going online
The internet is a network or system that connects people all over the world.
We can connect to the internet using a computer, tablet, smartphone or another electronic device.
Explore the following examples of how people might use the internet.
Find information about people, places, and things.
Connect with friends and family.
Explore pictures and videos.
Play games online.
When we visit the internet on any kind of electronic device, we are going online.
Have you ever been online before? What did you do?
Share your thoughts with a partner, if possible.
Ways to stay safe online
When we go online, we need to remember to be kind just like we are in person.
What are some different ways to be kind online?
In the following video, TVOKids Reporter Alex shares different ways that we can be kind.
What were the examples of acts of kindness that TVOKids Reporter Alex shared?
Press Reveal to check your answer.
- send a message, text, or email to a friend, family member, or community member
- help complete different tasks at home, school, or in the community
- do something for yourself to make you happy
All devices that are connected to the internet are connected to each other.
This means that things you do on these devices may be seen by people you don’t know.
Because of this, it is important to know how to be safe online.
I Can Be Safe Online
So, what can we do to stay safe online?
Let’s read the book I Can Be Safe Online to explore ways to be safe online.
Before you begin reading
Explore the following reading strategies to help you as you read and/or listen to the book.
Six reading strategies to try:
- Explore the pictures for clues.
- Find parts that you know.
- Think about the main idea of the story.
- Stretch out the sounds in the word.
- Imagine the first sound of the word.
- Skip over words or the sentence and then re-read.
Read Our Digital Footprint by pressing the arrows to move between pages. You can press the play button to listen to the words on each page.
I Can Be Safe Online I Can Be Safe Online
But I need to remember to be safe online. How can I be safe online?
I can keep my personal info private, like:
- my full name
- my photos
- home address and school address
- the name of my family members
- my phone number
- and the name of my school
I can ask my parents or guardian first before downloading apps or games.
I can keep my password to myself. Only my parents or a trusted adult can know my password.
If someone messages me that I do not know, I can block them.
I can take breaks from screen time.
How do you stay safe online?
Let’s take a break!
Taking a screen break can help you refresh your thinking and process new information.
How might you take a break from screentime? Let’s explore some examples.
Press the following tabs to explore examples you can use to take a screen break.
What else could you do to take a break from the screen?
Share your thoughts with a partner, if possible.
Let’s practice printing!
Printing practice
Let’s practice printing a few words!
Now, you try!
Practice printing these words in your notebook or using a method of your choice:
- safe
- online
- password
Press Tips to reveal some printing tips before you begin.
- Think about where the letter belongs on the lines (is it small, tall, hanging?).
- Take your time to write each letter clearly.
- Create a finger space before you continue to the next letter.
- Try to press gently as you write so that your hand can move easily across the page.
Let’s check!
Review what you have learned.
Select the correct answer, then press Check Answer to see how you did!
Safety promise
We have learned many ways we can be safe online.
Let’s use our new learning to make a safety promise.
Step 1: Brainstorm
Think of all the ways you can be safe online.
Complete the Brainstorming Organizer to help you record all the ways you can be safe online.
You may record your thoughts in your notebook, using the following document, or by using audio recording tools.
Step 2: Create your promise
Use a blank piece of paper or use the following fillable/printable Online Safety Promise to create your promise. You may draw a picture and/or add words.
Once you have completed your promise, write your name at the bottom of the page. By writing your name, you promise to do your best to stay safe online!
Step 3: Post your promise
Post your safety promise where you can see it. For example, you might add it to your wall or your fridge at home, or by your desk in your classroom.
Always ask an adult before you tape anything to a wall.
Let’s check:
Look at your online safety promise. Did you:
Source: Johnson, M. (n.d.). Privacy Pursuit: What is Privacy? Retrieved from https://mediasmarts.ca/privacy-pursuit-what-privacy
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.