The document outlines a learning session that discusses dangers when using technology to communicate. It aims to develop an understanding of these dangers and provide measures to avoid them. Learners will watch videos on topics like identity theft, grooming, sexting, viruses and copyright law. They will discuss each topic and provide advice. Learners will then create an A3 poster detailing the dangers of using technology and tips to stay safe.

2. The aim of the next three learning coach sessions
• is to gain an understanding of the dangers when using technology to
communicate.
• be able to discuss the subject sensibly and responsibly.
• to know measures that can be taken to avoid the dangers.
The objectives of these sessions are to develop a deeper understanding of
the dangers of using technology to communicate and to produce an A3
poster detailing tips on how to stay safe when using technology.

3. Knowing the
risks
Understanding
the Changing our
technologies behaviours

4. Somebody may get hold of your
private details and misuse them.
Viruses, malware, adware and
Identity Theft. spyware.
Cyber-bullying using various
Paedophiles using chat rooms or What are the risks when different technology; mobile
other means to groom phones, email, chat rooms &
youngsters. using technology? social networking sites.
Copyright Law – illegal copying
Indecent material being and distributing of software,
distributed. films, music and any other
Sexting – the term given when materials.
someone sends a picture of
themselves or explicit details.

5. Click on the link below to watch the video about identity theft
Identity Theft.
After watching the video, spend 5 minutes discussing the topic
and then write down some tips on how to avoid being a victim
of identity theft.

6. Click on the link below to watch the video about grooming
Paedophiles using chat rooms or
other means to groom
youngsters.
After watching the video, spend 5 minutes discussing the topic
and then write down some tips on how to avoid being a victim
within a chat room.

7. Click on the link below to watch the video about sexting
Sexting – the term given when
someone sends a picture of
themselves or explicit details.
After watching the video, spend 5 minutes discussing the topic
and then write down what advice you would give someone
about the topic

8. Click on the link below to watch the video about viruses.
Viruses, malware, adware and
spyware.
After watching the video, spend 5 minutes discussing the topic
and then write down what advice you would give someone
about the topic

9. Click on the link below to watch the video about copyright.
Copyright Law – illegal copying
and distributing of software,
films, music and any other
materials.
After watching the video, spend 5 minutes discussing the topic
and then write down what advice you would give someone
about the topic

10. After spending some time watching the videos,
discussing and writing notes about the topics listed
below you now need to work in small groups to create
an A3 poster. The poster should explain the dangers and
then give advice on how to avoid the dangers when
using technology.
Paedophiles using chat rooms or
Viruses, malware, adware and
other means to groom
spyware.
youngsters.
Sexting – the term given when
Viruses, malware, adware and
Identity Theft. someone sends a picture of
spyware.
themselves or explicit details.

11. Present your posters to share how much you have
learnt about the different topics.
Take the quiz to find out what you have learnt about the
different topics.
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