Understanding Online Communication


Learning Intention:

Can I identify forms of online communication and discuss safety?

Success Criteria:

I can understand the definition of E-Safety

I can discuss different forms of online communication and how often I use them

I can begin to think about the benefits and possible dangers of online communication

Discuss with your learning partner - Question of the day!

Why are we learning about online communication?

What does e-safety mean?

Dictionary corner:

E-safety (Electronic safety) :

Including: Internet technologies but also electronic communications via mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology.

Purpose: To educate people about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using information technology.

Discuss these questions with your learning partner:

1) Which communication methods do you use online?

2) What types of online communication do you use most?

3) Why do you enjoy it?

4) What are the dangers?

Now discuss these questions with your learning partner:

A) Do you ever chat to people you don't know?

B) Is this always dangerous?

Teacher notes

Teacher to highlight that when you are playing a game with strangers it is ok to chat to them about the game.

AS LONG AS you keep your PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE!


What personal information should you not tell a stranger in a game?


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