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People Online

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People Online

The Internet has meant that we can communicate with people all over the world. Some people make friends and contacts online.

Knowing who you talk to

Knowing who you talk to

  • Some people talk to people they have met online and never met in real life.
  • You do not really know the people you only chat with online.
  • Sometimes it can feel like you do know the people you meet online.
Talking about online safely

Talking about online safely

  • Some people lie about who they are, and some people have bad intentions.
  • It is safer to chat online with friends and family you know in real life.
  • Never give out any personal information to online-only contacts.
  • Use a nickname and an avatar.
Child-friendly sites

Child-friendly sites

  • Most social media sites have age restrictions to protect children.
    • Only use child-friendly sites on the internet.
Never meet up

Never meet up

  • NEVER meet someone you have only met online.
  • If you’re going to do it, you have to tell more than one trusted adult in real life.
  • NEVER meet anyone new without a trusted adult present.
If you need help...

If you need help...

  • Talk to a trusted adult if you are worried about anyone’s behaviour online.
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Using Computers

1.1

Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers1.1.2More Uses of Computers1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology
1.2

Data

1.2.1Storing Data1.2.2Databases1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data1.2.4Interrogating Data
1.3

Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism1.3.2Copyrighted Content
2

Networks & the World Wide Web

2.1

Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks2.1.2The Internet2.1.3The World Wide Web
2.2

Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web2.2.2Searching Tips2.2.3Reliable Information
2.3

Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint2.3.2Being Safe2.3.3Online Safety2.3.4Viruses2.3.5Malware2.3.6People Online2.3.7Your Feelings2.3.8Getting Help
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Computational Thinking

3.1

Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking3.1.2Decomposing Tasks3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging
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Computer Languages

4.1

Coding

4.1.1Code4.1.2Programs4.1.3Writing Programs4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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    What sites should you use when you're on the internet?Multiple choice
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    What must you always do before meeting someone you only know online?Multiple choice
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    What should you do if you are worried about anyone's behaviour online?Multiple choice
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