eSafety

In our Computing topic this term, we are focusing on online safety. We will be covering the following:

• To understand how children can protect themselves from online identity theft.

• To understand that information put online leaves a digital footprint or trail and that this can aid identity theft.

• To identify the risks and benefits of installing software including apps.

• To understand that copying the work of others and presenting it as their own is called ‘plagiarism’ and to consider the consequences of plagiarism.

• To identify appropriate behaviour when participating or contributing to collaborative online projects for learning.

• To identify the positive and negative influences of technology on health and the environment.

• To understand the importance of balancing game and screen time with other parts of their lives.