Communicating responsibly
I can evaluate different methods of online communication.
Communicating responsibly
I can evaluate different methods of online communication.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are different methods of communicating on the internet.
- Not all information should be shared online.
- Communication on the internet may not be private.
Keywords
Private - information that is only shared with trusted people
Consent - permission to do something
Common misconception
Messages sent online are always private.
Some tools store messages or share them with others.
To help you plan your year 6 computing lesson on: Communicating responsibly, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 computing lesson on: Communicating responsibly, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
seeing and hearing someone far away
sending a quick message online
sharing news that is not urgent
talking in real time when you are together
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
keeping information hidden from other people
permission to do something
a record of your actions online
an online conversation with more than two people