Digital Literacy Foundations · Summer Term

Safe Online Exploration

Learning basic rules for staying safe and responsible when using digital devices.

Key Questions

  1. Justify the importance of asking an adult before clicking on new links.
  2. Explain why we should never share personal information online.
  3. Design a simple rule poster for safe internet use.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Digital LiteracyNCCA: Primary - Online Safety
Class/Year: Junior Infants
Subject: Foundations of Language and Literacy
Unit: Digital Literacy Foundations
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Role Play

Students embody historical or fictional characters

25–50 min

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Town Hall Meeting

Community meeting simulation with stakeholder roles

35–55 min

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Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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