About Programme
The Digital Literacy and Online Safety Course is a practical, engaging, and essential programme that prepares children and teens to thrive in today’s digital world. Technology is a powerful tool—but only when used correctly. This course teaches young learners how to navigate the online space responsibly, protect themselves from harm, and make wise choices while exploring the benefits of the digital world.
Through real-life scenarios, interactive activities, videos, and guided practice, students will learn the skills needed to stay safe online, think critically, and become responsible digital citizens.
What Students Will Learn
By the end of the course, children and teens will understand:
Digital Literacy Skills
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How to use digital devices effectively
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Understanding internet basics (browsers, search engines, apps)
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How to find reliable information online
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Recognising fake news and misinformation
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Digital communication skills (email, messaging, online etiquette)
Online Safety
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Protecting personal information
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Understanding privacy settings
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Online strangers and “safe adults”
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How to recognise scams, cyberbullying, and unsafe websites
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What to do when something online feels wrong or uncomfortable
Responsible Tech Use
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Healthy screen time habits
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Balancing online and offline life
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Social media guidelines
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Understanding digital footprints
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Emotional health and the impact of technology
Cyberbullying Awareness
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What cyberbullying is
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How to respond safely
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How to support others who are being bullied
Programme Content
WHAT IS THE INTERNET
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Lesson
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Quiz
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Additional Video
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Additional Video
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Activity
DIGITAL DEVICES
GOOD AND BAD USES OF THE INTERNET
SCREEN TIME BALANCE
BROWSERS AND WEBSITES
SEARCH ENGINES
ONLINE PRIVACY AND SECURITY
KIDS FRIENDLY SEARCH ENGINES
UNDERSTANDING SMARTPHONES
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA
DIGITAL FOOTPRINT AND PERSONAL BRAND
CYBERBULLYING
WHAT TO DO IF A STRANGER CHATS WITH YOU ONLINE
PASSWORD AND ACCOUNT SECURITY
ONLINE SCAMS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM
HEALTHY DIGITAL HABITS
DIGITAL WELLBEING, HOW TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS YOUR MIND AND EMOTIONS
HOW ONLINE ACTIONS AFFECT YOUR REPUTATION
BEING KIND ONLINE
WHY REST AND OFFLINE TIME MATTER
SAFE GAMING
AGE APPROPRIATE CONTENT
HOW ADS AND POP UPS WORK
BECOMING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN
THE POWER OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
ONLINE SCAMS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM
DIGITAL FOOTPRINT AND PERSONAL BRAND
PRIVACY SETTINGS AND CONTROL
PASSWORD HYGIENE
SCAMS, PHISHING AND MALWARE
TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION 2FA
COMPARISON TRAP AND FOMO
MANAGING LIKES, COMMENTS AND ONLINE PRESSURE
FOLLOWING VALUE DRIVEN ACCOUNTS
TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING
AVOIDING DISTRACTIONS ONLINE
SETTING PERSONAL BOUNDARIES ONLINE
FAKE NEWS AND MISINFORMATION
CRITICAL THINKING ONLINE
GUARDING YOUR EYES AND HEART ONLINE
SETTING SCREEN TIME BOUNDARIES
BECOMING A LIGHT IN THE ONLINE WORLD
SCREEN TIME BALANCE
DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
RESPONDING TO AND REPORTING CYBERBULLYING
EMPATHY IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Earn a certificate
This certificate celebrates your progress and the life skills you’ve developed.