This series of four short video chapters are designed for children aged 5 to 8 years old. Each chapter features a Mighty Hero and their online safety superpower:
Video: Wanda the echidna: I am responsible – I protect my personal information.
Video: River the sugar glider: I show respect – I am kind and caring to others.
Video: Dusty the frilled neck lizard: I trust my feelings – I ask for help when something doesn’t feel right.
Video: Billie the bilby: I investigate – I question what I see, hear and do online.
Supporting educator notes.
This resource can be used in the classroom to teach students aged 5 to 8 years about safe online behaviour. It includes discussion questions, a poster and guidelines about how to create a tech agreement.
Optional: Family tech agreement (5-8 years)
How we got to be Cyber Smart (Aus)
Listen to Lisa read her story of how Olivia and Jack learnt to be safe when they were faced with a rude person while playing a game online. Their parents helped them learn how they could block such people. Do you know how to be safe online? (11 minutes)
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How do you stay safe when visiting a website or app?
Why is it important to listen to your feelings when usig technology?
How can we be good digital citizens?
What kinds of information should I keep to myself when I use the internet?
Why is it important that we have device-free moments in our lives?
What information is OK to have in your digital footprint?
How are we all part of an online community?
What should you do if someone is mean to you online?
How can you give credit for other people's work?