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Year 8

Lesson 2 Introduction to online safety

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During this lesson, learners will gain a deeper understanding of safety tools such as encryption, password security, and data privacy and explore how these concepts can be applied when designing a mobile app.

Learning objectives

  • Understand key online safety concepts and their importance in app development.
  • Identify specific online safety measures applicable to mobile apps.
  • Identify online safety best practices and potential pitfalls

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