Online Privacy and Security

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LESSON PLAN

ONLINE PRIVACY AND SECURITY

Subject:	Digital Technologies
Class:	JSS 1 (Basic 7)
Term:	Second Term
Week:	Week 10
Topic:	Online Privacy and Security
Duration:	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Subtopics:	Meaning of online privacy; password creation and management; avoiding scams and phishing.

1. BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of online privacy and online security.
2. Identify personal information that should be protected online.
3. State the characteristics of a strong password.
4. Explain how to create and manage passwords safely.
5. Define online scams and phishing.
6. Identify warning signs of suspicious messages and explain how to avoid scams and phishing.

2. INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING AIDS

• Computer or laptop, where available.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Charts showing online privacy and security rules.
• Sample strong and weak password examples.
• Sample suspicious messages illustrating scams and phishing.
• Digital Technologies lesson note.

3. PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE / ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Students have learnt basic Internet concepts and online safety rules. They understand that people use the Internet to communicate, learn and share information.

Entry questions:

1. What is the Internet?
2. Why should we protect personal information online?
3. Why should you not share your password with strangers?

4. PRESENTATION STEPS

STEP / TIME	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	STUDENTS' ACTIVITY
Step 1: Introduction 10 minutes	Revises online safety rules and asks students why passwords and personal information should be protected. Introduces online privacy and security.	Answer revision questions and explain why personal information should not be shared carelessly.
Step 2: Online Privacy and Security 10 minutes	Defines online privacy and online security. Gives examples of personal information and explains the importance of protecting it.	Define the terms and identify examples of personal information that should be protected.
Step 3: Password Creation and Management 20 minutes	Explains the features of strong passwords, demonstrates why predictable passwords are unsafe, and discusses keeping passwords secret, using unique passwords and logging out of shared devices.	Compare weak and strong password examples, state rules for creating passwords and explain safe password management. Students do not disclose their real passwords.
Step 4: Avoiding Scams and Phishing 15 minutes	Defines online scams and phishing. Presents sample suspicious messages and explains warning signs, such as requests for passwords, unknown links and unrealistic prize offers.	Identify warning signs in the sample messages and suggest safe ways to respond.
Step 5: Class Activity and Evaluation 10 minutes	Guides students to analyse password examples and a sample prize message. Asks questions to assess understanding.	Explain why certain passwords are weak, identify scam warning signs and answer evaluation questions.
Step 6: Summary 5 minutes	Summarises online privacy, password creation and management, and ways to avoid scams and phishing.	Mention important points learnt during the lesson.
Step 7: Assignment 10 minutes	Explains the take-home assignment and guides students on how to complete it.	Write down the assignment and ask questions where necessary.

Key Teaching Point: Protect personal information, create long and unique passwords, keep passwords secret, and never trust suspicious messages or offers without verifying them.

5. EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. What is online privacy?
2. Explain the meaning of online security.
3. Mention four rules for creating a strong password.
4. State four rules for managing passwords safely.
5. What is an online scam?
6. Define phishing and mention three warning signs of a phishing message.
7. State four ways to avoid online scams and phishing.

6. ASSIGNMENT

1. Explain the meaning of online privacy and online security.
2. List six rules for creating and managing passwords safely.
3. Differentiate between an online scam and phishing.
4. Write five warning signs of a suspicious online message.
5. Explain what you would do if you received a message asking for your password to claim a prize.

7. TEACHER'S REFLECTION

Were students able to explain online privacy, create examples of strong passwords, describe safe password management and identify scams and phishing attempts? Record areas of difficulty and provide further examples where necessary.

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