Common Sense Media: Protecting Our Online Accounts
In this lesson, students will learn about online accounts and why they’re important for keeping their information safe on the internet. Students will understand the difference between usernames and passwords, explore what makes them strong or weak, and practice identifying good examples through engaging stories. Students will develop critical thinking skills to recognize secure account practices they can use in their digital lives.
Objectives
- Explain why online accounts are important for privacy and safety
- Understand what makes usernames and passwords strong or weak
- Practice protecting your accounts in everyday scenarios
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In this lesson, students will learn about online accounts and why they’re important for keeping their information safe on the internet. Students will understand the difference between usernames and passwords, explore what makes them strong or weak, and practice identifying good examples through engaging stories. Students will develop critical thinking skills to recognize secure account practices they can use in their digital lives.
Objectives
- Explain why online accounts are important for privacy and safety
- Understand what makes usernames and passwords strong or weak
- Practice protecting your accounts in everyday scenarios