B6 Computing · Term 3 Week 11: Digital Literacy

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.6.9.1.4 - Differentiate between virtual friends and real friends.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define virtual friends and real friends in their own words.
Distinguish between the characteristics of virtual friends and real friends.
Identify at least three risks associated with trusting virtual friends too quickly.
Demonstrate how to maintain safety when communicating with virtual friends online.
Justify the importance of valuing real friendships while managing virtual friendships responsibly.

This lesson builds on the previous weeks’ work on handling private information (B6.6.9.1.1), protecting oneself from identity theft (B6.6.9.1.2), and dealing with spam messages (B6.6.9.1.3). Learners already know how to keep personal details safe; this week they apply that knowledge to the people they meet online.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Internet and Social Media (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Digital Literacy (6.9)
Content standard: B6.6.9.1 - Demonstrate proficiency in Digital Literacy
Indicator: B6.6.9.1.4 - Differentiate between virtual friends and real friends.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 11 (Week 35 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 52
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide leaners to characterise virtual and real friends