City of Belmont - Ruth Faulkner Public Library

Staying safe online, Heather Lyons & Elizabeth Tweedale ; [illustrated by Alex Westgate]

Staying safe online

Heather Lyons & Elizabeth Tweedale ; [illustrated by Alex Westgate]

Kids get coding

Staying Safe Online focusses on the key curriculim point of internet safety. For kids starting out with computer programming the internet is a valuable resource so they need to know how to use it safely and effectively. We begin by talking about the internet and how we use it and how information is stored, and then look at the pieces of information that make up our online identity. The topic covers email, social media and common internet jargon. Throughout the book there are practical activies to assist learning, and links to online activities where they can practise newly learned skills. Staying Safe Online supports the key stage 1 computing curriculum point: use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies. Kids Get Coding is a fantastic, hands on resource for anyone looking to get started with coding. The four titles cover key areas of the computing curriculum with simple text and fun activities. Each title contains practical on- and off-line activities that are easy to follow and fun to try on your own or with friends. Guiding young coders through each title is the Data Duck - a computer-programming mastermind here to help with hints and tips! Alex Westgate's bright illustrations bring wonder and fun to this exciting new topic