Cybercitizen profile ages 12-13
Cybercitizen profile overview
The ACMA Cybercitizen profiles are informed by the ACMA’s research project Media and Communications in Australian Families 2007.
Each Cybercitizen profile has a description of the capabilities that young people within this age group should acquire to enable safe and responsible cybercitizenship. The profile outlines four ‘capabilities’:
Reading the Lower-secondary Cybercitizen profile will be helpful for teachers prior to choosing lesson plans and using other resources from the ACMA.
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Digital media literacy
Digital media literacy is often understood as the ability to access, understand and participate in or create content by using digital media.
For a young person aged 12–13 years old, this may include:
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participating positively in age-appropriate online communities
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creating an appropriate online personal profile and keeping it secure
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creating, posting and responding to online content (text, photos and audio)
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analysing online content to ensure that it is valid/trusted
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synthesising online content, including citation of owners and creators of content
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understanding the term ‘file-sharing’ and its uses
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understanding intellectual property issues and acting accordingly
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recognising dubious offers; for example, online competitions, spam, phishing or polls.
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Positive online behaviour
Positive online behaviour is the ability to develop positive, appropriate and constructive online relationships with peers, family and strangers in a variety of mediums.
For a young person aged 12–13 years old, this may include:
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communicating appropriately using ICT with others, including using the mobile phone appropriately, including SMS, MMS, internet and online games
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demonstrating an understanding of cyberbullying as a negative behaviour
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defining cyberbullying behaviour:
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anonymity and pseudonyms (masquerading as others)
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flaming (heated, emotive arguments)
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harassment (denigration of others)
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outing (public release of others’ personal information)
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exclusion (making another an ‘outcast’)
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identifying behaviour and resources available if being cyberbullied, limiting bullying and finding help if victimised
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understanding the concept of ethical online behaviour
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maintaining a balanced approach to ICT use
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exercising informed choices in online and digital media and communications environments
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demonstrating understanding about laws on online behaviour and plagiarism.
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Peer and personal safety
Peer and personal safety involves developing protective behaviours while using a range of online mediums including social networking. These behaviours include protecting personal information to safeguard privacy, identifying when feeling unsafe and recognising grooming tactics.
For a young person aged 12–13 years old, this may include:
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learning about basic safety tips to protect themselves online
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demonstrating an understanding of how to avoid online predators
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understanding appropriate online contact and who to maintain contact with
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researching data and mobile phone plans
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subscribing safely to social networking sites, peer-to-peer services and multiplayer online games
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considering user agreements when subscribing to online sites
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discussing family policy on appropriate website access with family members
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understanding the importance of maintaining private information and the concept of a digital footprint.
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e-Security
e-security is broadly defined as the protection of personal information online. It involves both electronic security and online security.
For a young person aged 12–13 years old, this may include:
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describing the basic threats to computers from the internet such as viruses, worms and trojans
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understanding how to protect their computer from viruses and malware
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demonstrating basic prevention and maintenance steps to protect their computer firewall and update the operating system and virus protection
- demonstrating safe use practices when using the internet, email and communication devices to avoid spam/scams.
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