Exploring Online Safety and Search Skills

Soujanya·

Digital Literacy

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SubjectDigital Literacy

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Unit 2 from the "Oxford International Primary Computing Student Book 4" is titled "Digital literacy: Using the World Wide Web." This unit aims to teach students how to find information using web searches safely, how to spot unsuitable content and behavior on the internet and web, and how to report concerns if they encounter content or behavior that upsets them. Key lesson topics include: What the World Wide Web is, what web pages and websites are, and how we use web browsers to navigate the w...

This learning resource aims to educate students on safely navigating the World Wide Web while enhancing their information search skills. The worksheet covers the basics of web browsers, websites, and web pages, helping students understand the structure of the internet. It introduces advanced search techniques, such as excluding keywords, using quotation marks for exact phrases, and employing wildcards for broader searches. The document also emphasizes online safety, guiding students to recognize potential risks and urging them to communicate with trusted adults if they encounter uncomfortable situations online. It concludes with a reflective section encouraging students to develop personal safety plans and digital citizenship ethics.