Module 2:  Chatwise

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In the Chatwise interactive lesson Niamh and Fionn are chatting online for the first time. They learn the importance of protecting their personal information and what to do if an online encounter goes wrong.

  • Lesson 1: Personal Information Online
  • Lesson 2: Chatting  
  • Lesson 3: Email

    Each lesson is accompanied with easy to print paper based classroom activities to familiarise students with concepts such as good online etiquette, respect for others, care with personal information and some of the risks of online use. There are several take-home activities as part of this Chatwise Module.

    Teacher's Handbook - "Lessons and Activities Guide"

    Lesson 1                                  Lesson 2                                  Lesson 3


    Lesson 1: Personal Information

    When your students have finished this lesson they should be able to

    • distinguish between public and private information
    • identify information that is appropriate to share over the Internet
    • employ strategies to pprotect their personal information when communicating online

    Activity Sheets Take Home Activity Digital Resources

    Usernames Activity

    Usernames Activity

    Personal Information Online Lesson


    Lesson 2: Chatting Online

    When your students have finished this lesson they should be able to
    • demonstrate care and respect when communicating with others online
    • understand abbreviations that are frequently used when communicating online
    • employ strategies to protect their personal information when communicating in chat rooms
    • explain that people you meet online aren't always who they seem
    • outline the basic rules for meeting up with people you first meet online
    • outline strategies for coping with online harassment

    Activity Sheets Take Home Activity Digital Resources

    Art Activity - The Golden Rules

    Our Webwise Family

    Using a Chat Room Online Lesson

    Lesson 3: Using Email

    When your students have finished this lesson they should be able to
    • distinguish between SPAM and genuine e-mail
    • delete SPAM without opening it
    • outline best-practice for dealing with unwanted mail
    • minimise the risks of receiving unwanted mail
    • outline the basic rules for meeting up with people you first meet online
    • outline strategies for coping with online harassment

    Activity Sheet Take Home Activity Digital Resources

    Webwise Word Search

    Webwise Word Match

    SPAM Online Lesson



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