Online risks

In this lesson, we will learn about potential risks of being online. This includes people pretending to be someone they are not or someone being abusive. We will also learn about malicious software, mis-sharing of information and exposure to misinformation. We will build up a toolkit of strategies to manage online issues.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Q1.What does the term 'risk' mean?

The possibility of something bad happening. The possibility of something exciting happening. The possibility of something boring happening. The possibility of something good happening.

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Q2.What is 'fake news'?

Memes that share false information. Articles that share false information. Webpages that share false information. News outlets that share false information. All of the above.

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Q3.Spreading fake news is not dangerous.

True False

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Q4.Select three types of online abuse.

Select three (3) boxes

Cyber bullying. Sharing someone else's personal details. Sending a friend a message to ask if they are well. The spreading of misinformation about someone. Praising someone's actions online.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Q1.What does the term 'risk' mean?

The possibility of something bad happening. The possibility of something exciting happening. The possibility of something boring happening. The possibility of something good happening.

1/4

Q2.What is 'fake news'?

Memes that share false information. Articles that share false information. Webpages that share false information. News outlets that share false information. All of the above.

2/4

Q3.Spreading fake news is not dangerous.

True False

3/4

Q4.Select three types of online abuse.

Select three (3) boxes

Cyber bullying. Sharing someone else's personal details. Sending a friend a message to ask if they are well. The spreading of misinformation about someone. Praising someone's actions online.

4/4

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Online risks

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Q1.By what other term is malicious software known as?

Softmal Malware Maliciousware

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Q2.How can you prevent spreading misinformation online?

Click on the item, share it with your family/friends, check how authentic it is, delete it if it is a fake story. Click the item, read it carefully, find out more about the author, link address and date before sharing Click the item, scan the pictures and the first paragraph, share it with your friends and family.

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Q3.What is a digital citizen?

An adult who uses the internet A child who uses the internet Anyone who uses the internet

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Q4.If you are worried about anything online, what should you do?

Tell your friend, block and report Tell a trusted adult, block and report Ignore it

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Q5.What does an antivirus software do to help you?

Checks links that you are opening for any malicious software Protects your passwords and log in details Protects your online banking Warns you if you about to view a suspicious website. All of the above

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Quiz:

Online risks

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.By what other term is malicious software known as?

Softmal Malware Maliciousware

1/5

Q2.How can you prevent spreading misinformation online?

2/5

Q3.What is a digital citizen?

An adult who uses the internet A child who uses the internet Anyone who uses the internet

3/5

Q4.If you are worried about anything online, what should you do?

Tell your friend, block and report Tell a trusted adult, block and report Ignore it

4/5

Q5.What does an antivirus software do to help you?

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Lesson summary: Online risks

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