Using Computers Safely

👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Guide

Objective

Students will practice basic digital safety: asking a trusted adult, keeping personal information private, and using kind words online.

Teaching Notes

Define personal information (name, address, phone number, school) in age-appropriate terms.
Use role-play: ‘A popup asks your name—what do you do?’
Introduce ‘trusted adult’ as someone who helps keep you safe.
Emphasize kindness and telling an adult if something feels scary or mean.

🧒 Student Worksheet

Concept and Helping Material

Using computers safely means protecting your personal information, being kind, and asking a trusted adult for help when you are unsure. If something feels wrong, stop and tell an adult.

Computer Vocabulary and Definition

— Details about you, like your address or phone number.
— A secret word or code that protects your account.
— A grown-up who helps keep you safe.
— A small window that suddenly appears on a screen.
— Words that are friendly and respectful.

Computer QA

1. What is personal information?

2. Should you share your password with friends?

3. Who should you ask for help if you are unsure online?

4. What should you do if a scary popup appears?

5. True or False: It is okay to share your home address online.

6. True or False: A password should be kept secret.

7. What is a popup?

8. What should you do before clicking a new link?

9. If someone is mean online, what should you do?

10. What is a kind message?

11. Name one piece of personal information.

12. If a website asks for your full name, what should you do?

13. Why do we use passwords?

14. Is it safe to meet an online stranger alone?

15. What should you do if you see something you should not see?

16. True or False: You should use kind words when chatting.

17. What can you do if you made a mistake online?

18. Should you download things without asking?

19. What is one safe rule for computer use?

20. If you feel uncomfortable, what is the best choice?

Computer Prtactices

Safety match: Match the rule to the reason (keep password secret → protects accounts).
Circle safe choices: ask an adult, click every popup, use kind words, share address.
Create a class poster: “Stop • Close • Tell” for unsafe screens.
Practice saying: “I need to ask my trusted adult first.”

Reflection

What is one thing you will keep private?
What will you do if you see a mean message?