Cyber Safety

This course introduces essential cyber safety principles for young learners, covering online safety rules, personal information protection, stranger danger in gaming environments, strong password creation, scam recognition, and digital footprint management. Through interactive quizzes, scenarios, and reflective activities, participants develop confident habits to navigate the digital world securely and responsibly.

Explore the Course

Click any lesson to preview it

Staying Safe Online			Intermediate
What is Personal Information?	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Why We Shouldn’t Share Personal Information Online	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Stranger Danger Online (Red Flags)	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Strong vs. Weak Passwords	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
The Dangers of Sharing Passwords	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Scams, Tricks & Pop-Ups (Don't Get Fooled)	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Digital Footprint: Think Before You Post	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner

Staying Safe Online			Intermediate
What is Personal Information?	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Why We Shouldn’t Share Personal Information Online	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Stranger Danger Online (Red Flags)	Quiz	Challenge	Intermediate
Strong vs. Weak Passwords	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
The Dangers of Sharing Passwords	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Scams, Tricks & Pop-Ups (Don't Get Fooled)	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Digital Footprint: Think Before You Post	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner

Curriculum Mapping

See exactly how this course maps to official curriculum specifications

NCCA STE Education Specification (2025)

Curriculum Area

Outcomes

Nature of STEM

S1.3.1

Living things

S2.3.1 S2.3.2 S2.3.3

Materials

S3.3.1 S3.3.2

Energy and forces

S4.3.1 S4.3.2 S4.3.3

Technology

S5.3.1 S5.3.2

Engineering

S6.3.1

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

Recognise and apply core online safety rules to navigate digital environments confidently.
Identify personal information and evaluate risks associated with sharing it online.
Spot online strangers, scams, and unsafe interactions, responding with appropriate safety actions.
Create and maintain strong passwords to secure personal accounts and data.
Understand the concept of digital footprints and develop habits for thoughtful, positive online participation.

Learning Outcomes

Apply the 8 Golden Rules, STOP-THINK-CHECK, and BLOCK-REPORT-TELL routines to evaluate and respond to online scenarios safely.
Identify personal information, such as names, addresses, and photos, and demonstrate protection strategies to mitigate risks like identity theft and cyberbullying.
Recognise online strangers in gaming environments like Roblox and Minecraft, and practise blocking, reporting, and consulting trusted adults in simulated interactions.
Create and assess strong passwords incorporating uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, while explaining risks of sharing them.
Spot and avoid scams, pop-ups, and phishing attempts in games like Fortnite, and manage digital footprints by pausing to evaluate post permanence and impact.