Cybercitizen profile ages 5-7
Cybercitizen profile overview
The ACMA Cybercitizen profiles are informed by ACMA’s research project Media and Communications in Australian Families 2007.
Each Cybercitizen profile has descriptions of the capabilities that children within this age group should acquire to enable safe and responsible cybercitizenship. The profile outlines four ‘capabilities’:
Reading the Lower-primary Cybercitizen profile will be helpful for teachers prior to choosing lesson plans and using other ACMA resources.
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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 child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:
- understanding protocols of digital communications devices with supervision which may include the phone/mobile, email, selected internet sites and the school intranet
- identifying and differentiating between online and offline content
- searching for and viewing age-appropriate digital content; for example, student- or family-friendly websites.
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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 child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:
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developing an understanding of cyberspace as a community of real people
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learning about the social conventions in the real world and cyberspace
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recognising that children need adult assistance when exploring cyberspace
- sharing what has been learned with a family member
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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 child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:
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demonstrating an understanding that children need adult assistance when exploring cyberspace
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differentiating between public information and personal information
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identifying and comprehending the basic dangers of revealing personal information online to strangers
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comparing strangers in the physical world with strangers online
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sharing what has been learned with a family member.
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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 child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:
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exploring email for communication with family and friends
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understanding that computers can be damaged by viruses from email or the internet
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demonstrating an understanding of how to use email and the internet safely
- sharing what has been learned with a family member.
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