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Para celebrar el día internacional de la seguridad en internet el 12 de febrero, los alumnos han realizado posters con consejos y reglas para un uso seguro de internet.
We also did the following activity in class:
Activity: "Internet Detective: Spot the Red Flags"
Age Group: 14-16
Objective:
Educate students about e-safety and responsible behavior online.
Help students recognize potential online dangers and how to respond to them.
Foster critical thinking about privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Materials:
Internet-enabled devices (laptops/tablets).
Handouts or access to a collaborative document (e.g., Google Docs).
A projector or interactive whiteboard (optional).
Activity Breakdown:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
Discussion: Begin by asking students about their daily online habits (social media, games, research, etc.).
Questions:
How often do you use the internet?
What are your favorite platforms?
Have you ever felt unsafe online? If so, why?
Briefly introduce the concept of e-safety, covering topics like privacy, cyberbullying, misinformation, and digital footprints. Explain that they will be learning how to identify red flags (warning signs) when using the internet.
2. Group Work - Internet Detective Challenge (25 minutes):
Step 1 - Assign Groups: Divide students into small groups of 3-4.
Step 2 - Scenario Handouts: Provide each group with a different online scenario that includes potential risks or unethical behavior (listed below). You can give physical handouts or share via a collaborative platform.
Example Scenarios:
Scenario 1: Someone sends you a friend request on social media. Their profile looks suspicious, and they ask you personal questions.
Scenario 2: A friend shares an offensive meme in a group chat, and others start mocking someone.
Scenario 3: You're asked to click a link that promises free online items, but it looks odd.
Scenario 4: You are researching for a project, but one of the websites you visit asks for too much personal information.
Scenario 5: Someone in an online game starts bullying another player, calling them names and making threats.
Step 3 - Group Discussion:
Ask each group to:
Identify the potential dangers in their scenario.
Discuss what actions they should take to protect themselves or others.
Decide how they would handle the situation responsibly.
Guiding questions:
What are the red flags in this scenario?
What steps would you take to ensure your safety or the safety of others?
How would you act responsibly in this situation?
Groups should note their findings to share with the class.
3. Class Discussion and Debrief (15 minutes):
Each group presents their scenario and their solutions to the class. After each presentation, lead a brief discussion, asking:
Do you agree with their approach?
What else could they have done?
Reinforce key e-safety concepts such as:
Privacy: Don’t share personal information with strangers or unreliable websites.
Cyberbullying: Take a stand against online harassment by reporting or blocking users.
Phishing: Avoid clicking suspicious links or giving out personal details.
4. Closing Reflection (5 minutes):
Prompt:
Ask students to reflect on one thing they learned from the activity. You could use an exit ticket method, where they write a short response to the following questions before leaving:
What red flag will you be more mindful of online?
How can you be more responsible when using the internet?
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the activity, students will:
Be more aware of common online risks.
Understand how to handle unsafe situations online.
Demonstrate responsibility in maintaining their own and others' e-safety.
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