Digital Citizenship & Online Safety with Interland
DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)
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Time
Preparation time 10 minutes
Implementation time minutes
Educator Progression Level
Explorer
Target groups
Small groups
Minimum student digital skill level
Basic
Minimum student language level
A2
🎓 Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Understand pillars of digital citizenship such as sharing responsibly, recognising scams, protecting privacy and being kind.
- Practise online safety through the interactive Interland game.
- Reflect on how to apply digital citizenship principles in real life.
Ingredients
| Item / Resource | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Be Internet Awesome curriculum | Free online | Teach digital citizenship concepts |
| Interland game | Free online | Interactive practice |
| Devices with internet | One per pair | Access the game |
Utensils
Google account (optional) and internet browser.
🥣 Preparation – Before Implementation
- Review the Be Internet Awesome lesson plans and select relevant modules.
- Test the Interland game to ensure it works on available devices.
🔥 Implementation Steps
- Introduce the Internet Code of Awesome and discuss its pillars.
- Guide learners through the Interland game, encouraging discussion during gameplay.
- Debrief by reflecting on lessons learned and how to apply them.
🧂 Differentiation & Inclusion
- Provide language scaffolds such as vocabulary lists and simplified instructions.
- Encourage advanced learners to create posters or presentations promoting digital citizenship.
🍴 Assessment & Feedback
🍱 Extensions / Follow‑Ups
- Assign learners to develop a digital citizenship pledge.
- Cross‑subject links: incorporate into civics or social studies lessons.
🔗 Cross‑Subject Link
References & Resources
Be Internet Awesome teaches online safety and digital citizenship through the Internet Code of Awesome and Interland game.