Security

**Lesson 5**

 WALT: understand what "digital security" is and how it applies to our own lives as digital citizens

__**Introduction **__

 • As a class, brainstorm what the word "security" means. Develop a shared understanding and definition.

 **__What is Digital Security?__**

 • Digital Security can be defined as the precautions that users must take to protect their personal safety and the security of their network.  Source -

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__**Discussion **__

1. **Personal information** is information that doesn't necessarily reveal your identity. What are some examples of personal information? 2. **Private information** is information that reveals your identity. What are some examples of private information ? 3. Name at least 3 things that you should never real about yourself online? 4. What are some basic precautions that you can take when using a PC online?

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__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Discussion **__

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. What is the one thing you should always ensure when connecting to a wireless network ? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. What could be some repercussions for not taking this message seriously?

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__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Creating Perfect Passwords **__

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<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">• Write a reflection of what you now understand about "digital security"

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">1. Draft the reflection in your draft books <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 2. Proof read and edit your writing <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 3. Conference with teacher <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 4. Publish your reflection on your blog, use the title - "My Reflections on Digital Security" <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;"> 5. Invite a friend to comment on your post. (Remember the rules for positive commenting)

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<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">• Create your own comic strip that reflects you new knowledge and understanding about "digital security" <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">• Use [|Lego Comic Builder] to create your comic. <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">• Screen capture your comic when complete. • <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">Embed your cartoon strip on your page on this wiki. Go to the "kidzone" line and click on your avatar to access your page.