Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Computing
We are communicators

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to learn about a number of online safety matters through a positive and exciting manner. The children will work collaboratively with a partner from another class, expanding on their communication skills. They will also learn how to use email and video conferencing safely.

In this unit the children will…
Write an email to another class.
Learn how email works.
Find out how to use email safely.
Create a presentation and email it to a friend.
Edit their presentation with a partner.
Share their presentation in a video conference.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Realise that email and video conferencing work via the internet.
Use email and video conferencing to communicate.
Use text and video for communication.
Ensure their use of email and video conferencing complies with the school’s AUP.
Most children will:
Realise that the internet is different from the web.
Use email to work together on a joint project.
Show consideration and respect for their partners throughout.
Explain how they would report any concerns or inappropriate use of email.
Some children will:
Work collaboratively to plan their
projects without much input from you or the partner teacher.
Provide useful feedback to their
partners.
Show an understanding of the dangers of opening email attachments, and other problems with email, such as spoofing and spam.

Key Vocabulary
Attachment
Email
e-safety
Spam
Spoofed link
Video conference
Virus