eSafety: Lesson Plan for a relief teacher
This Year 4 eSafety lesson plan is for a relief teacher and teaches students to protect their personal information online, create safe digital personas, and become responsible digital citizens.
Read Time: 5 minutes
This lesson plan is less detailed than the exemplar but focuses on the same eSafety and digital citizenship for Year 4 students. It shows the difference between what teachers leave for relief teachers and what may have been presented in university assignments.
Relief teachers step into classrooms with little notice, ready to manage diverse groups of students and deliver effective learning experiences. With no time to get bogged down in detailed instructions, they rely on clear, concise guidance to quickly grasp the lesson plan and keep students on track. Their experience in various teaching environments equips them to adapt swiftly, but streamlined instructions ensure they can focus on delivering quality teaching rather than decoding lengthy plans.
This unit helps students distinguish between personal and private information and teaches them strategies to stay safe online. Below is the complete breakdown of the lesson plan, including learning objectives, resources, and differentiated activities, but as you would present to a relief teacher.
Unit Title and Lesson Details
The lesson, titled The Two ‘Cybers’: Cybersafety and Cyberbullying, is designed for a 45-minute session with a class size of 22 students. The focus is on helping students become strong digital citizens by promoting online safety.
Unit Title | The Two ‘Cybers’: Cybersafety and Cyberbullying
Duration | 45 minutes
Class Size | 22 students
Lesson Topic | Cybersafety: Being a strong digital citizen (Lesson 2 from Appendix A)
Year Level | 4
Learning Objectives
This section outlines the key goals for students in the lesson. They will learn to:
- Identify strategies to promote personal safety online.
- Distinguish between private and personal information (ACPPS036).
- Create a mock online persona to practice digital safety.
Key Vocabulary
Students will engage with essential terms related to cybersafety:
“confidential”, “cybersmart”, “digital citizen”, “digital privacy”, “disclosure”, “private information”, “personal information”, “protect”, “parent permission” and “publish”.
Teaching these terms ensures students have the language needed to discuss online safety effectively.
Resources Needed
Chalk/paper tape, internet access, whiteboard, teacher computer or device to play videos, butcher’s paper, markers, observation checklist and 22 copies of a Metacognitive Traffic Light Exit Ticket.
Lesson Details
Introduction Activity: 10 mins
Begin the lesson with a movement-based activity to engage students.
In this phase, students will physically engage by answering questions about what personal information they would provide when registering for an online game. This activity helps assess prior knowledge and sets the stage for the lesson.
Tasks and Teacher Actions:
Students stand on a line and move based on their answers to questions like “Would you provide your last name?” The teacher uses intentional questioning to guide the discussion.
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Exploring Personal vs Private Information:
10 mins
Students will explore the difference between personal and private information through discussions and a vocabulary lesson. This phase builds their understanding of online data protection.
Tasks:
- Discuss apps and websites they use.
- Identify what data should remain private.
- Learn key vocabulary.
Video and Consolidation Activity: 10 - 12 mins
Students will watch the eSafety Commissioner’s “Details, Details” video and apply their knowledge by creating a mock online persona. This activity reinforces their understanding of keeping personal information safe.
Tasks:
- Take notes during the video.
- In groups, create a mock persona on butcher’s paper.
Reflection and exit ticket: 3-5 mins
To wrap up the lesson, students will reflect on their learning using a metacognitive traffic light exit ticket. This helps them self-assess their understanding and identify areas for improvement.
Closure and Clean-Up (1-2 Minutes)
End the lesson by collecting materials and tidying up. The teacher reviews the mock personas and exit tickets to inform future instruction.
