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Conveniently, whilst on prac my co-operating school received an information package from the Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy. Now... you can imagine my excitement in stumbling across such information whilst slugging my weary self to the staffroom for a much needed coffee...
The Australian Government’s Stay Smart Online Initiative have established a cybersecurity education package known as Budd:e. This package comprises two modules for students in primary and secondary schools. The modules aim to help students adopt secure online practices and behaviors.
The Budd:e modules are interactive and self-learning adhering to the notions of Harel’s constructionist learning as mentioned in a previous blog. Cybersecurity topics covered in the modules include securing personal information online and social networking, the dangers of spam and pop-up scams, password strength, copyright and online ethics.
Students can create their own avatar by completing the module. Upon completion of each section a different body part is unlocked as a reward for the student; allowing them to create and name their own personal avatar. The successful completion of each level requires a disguised form of assessment to check the students’ level of understanding.
And to make it even better....This webpage is supported with teaching resources, lesson plans and curriculum links.
Check it out!!! Go on...
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