Search it Up!

Maya explains to Jack what the Internet is how it works and the main things people use it for.

A lot like the world outside not everywhere on the Internet is “nice and just right for you.”

What is personal information and why is it important not to share it with strangers online or offline?

Respect and kindness are a big part of screen time.

The fact that things are not so easily taken down or erased from the Internet is digital permanence.

What you think is shared privately may not always be under your control.

Jack sees something appealing but unfamiliar online and must make a good choice.

Maya and Jack share upsetting bullying stories and talk about how bullying is generally repeated behaviour.

Through a game Jack learns that if he’s unkind online it can have similar consequences as in the playground.

Which one is true... a T-Rex or a pirate on the loo? Not everything you see hear or read on the Internet is real or true.

The Internet is a great place to learn and find information but it’s important to check where your information is coming from.

What are computer viruses and how does a device get one?

What is okay to share online? Something that seems innocent could give away private information and may not be appropriate to share.

Being respectful and considerate with technology outside your own home can be hard.

It’s wonderful to use the Internet for ideas and inspiration but it’s unkind and wrong to take others’ work and call it your own.

The Internet is a giant marketplace. Just like the world outside there will be ads and temptations trying to get you to spend your money.

Get some parent tips for keeping kids safe online from Maya and Jack's perspective as they quiz Gran.

Learn about creating good usernames and passwords.