Personal information online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sort personal and non-personal information and explain why it should be kept private.
Key learning points
- Personal information is information that can identify a person.
- Some information should be kept private online.
- Keeping personal information private helps people stay safe online.
Keywords
Online - connected to or using the internet
Personal information - information that shows who a person is, such as their name or address
Private - something not meant to be shared with everyone
Common misconception
If information is true, it is safe to share.
Information can be true and still unsafe to share if it helps someone identify a person.
Teacher tip
A key point in this lesson is the difference between information that identifies a person and information that simply describes them. Take time to clarify this boundary so pupils do not overgeneralise.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which piece of information would help someone work out exactly who you are?
Q2.Match the information to the correct description.
shows where someone lives
describes what someone likes
could be used to send voice messages to someone
Q3.Which of these examples would usually be shared with fewer people?
Q4.Which of these examples happens online?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which piece of information identifies a specific person?
Q2.Which example is most likely to identify someone?
Q3.Why should some personal information remain private online?
Q4.Information can be true and still unsafe to share if it identifies you.
To help you plan your 4 digital literacy lesson on: Personal information online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 digital literacy lesson on: Personal information online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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