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
- What is personal information?
- Should you share your password with friends?
- Who should you ask for help if you are unsure online?
- What should you do if a scary popup appears?
- True or False: It is okay to share your home address online.
- True or False: A password should be kept secret.
- What is a popup?
- What should you do before clicking a new link?
- If someone is mean online, what should you do?
- What is a kind message?
- Name one piece of personal information.
- If a website asks for your full name, what should you do?
- Why do we use passwords?
- Is it safe to meet an online stranger alone?
- What should you do if you see something you should not see?
- True or False: You should use kind words when chatting.
- What can you do if you made a mistake online?
- Should you download things without asking?
- What is one safe rule for computer use?
- 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?