Under lock and key

Wanda the echidna holds a key and tablet to represent keeping personal information safe.

About this resource

This classroom activity is designed to help students understand the concept of personal information and why it’s important to protect personal information that identifies you.

Level

Lower primary

Keywords

Accessing support, Online security, Privacy and personal information

Type of resource

Educator notes (including supporting resources)

Timeframe

30 to 35 minutes

Key learning areas

Digital Technologies

General capabilities

Digital Literacy

Key outcomes

By the end of the learning students will be able to:

identify what personal information is
explain why it is important to protect personal information that identifies them.

Using this resource

This Mighty Heroes classroom activity is play-based and includes discussion points and supporting resources.

The Mighty Heroes are four Australian bush characters who each have an online safety message for students:

Wanda the echidna: I am responsible – I protect my personal information.
River the sugar glider: I show respect – I am kind and caring to others.
Dusty the frilled neck lizard: I trust my feelings – I ask for help when something doesn’t feel right.
Billie the bilby: I investigate – I question what I see, hear and do online.

This resource aligns with Wanda the echidna’s online safety message about responsibility and protecting personal information.

To use this resource:

download the educator notes
guide students through the opening questions, activity and discussion
extend or follow-up the activity with the suggested adaptations, related resources and ideas for sharing learning at home.

eSafety’s Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education has been used to develop this resource. eSafety recommends educators use these resources as part of a whole-school approach to online safety.