Starting Scratch

In today's lesson we started using the program Scratch. To start off, we made the scratch cat count to 10.

Below is an image of mine.

Next, we simplified it by using variables.

The second way is easier as it is more quicker. Its also less confusing and more efficient when using numbers like 100.

Staying Safe Online Poster

In class this week, we all created our own safety poster for the year below ours. The websites that we used were Adobe's Design and Microsoft Publisher. 

As it had to be attractive and easy to read, we used pictures and used bullet points to state the rules.


Here is mine :)


 

Review: SafetyNetKids, ThinkUKnow, Safer Internet Day 2015

Here are a few sites which i found useful in learning about digital safety.

Safety Net Kids

I found this website helpful as it had a clear layout, also they had good tips for internet safety and other safety tips such as mobile use. It also has a lot of colour, which automatically made it more attractive and easier to pin point different parts of the website. This website also gives links to other webpages that can further help you on your expedition on internet safety :)

Think U Know

Think U Know not only helps with internet safety, but also other problems we tend to face today. Another good point about Think U Know is that is focuses on certain age groups, which makes it easier to see what people your age are meant to be doing when a certain situation happens.

Safer Internet Day 2015

I Find this idea amazing as it tells people what actually can happen when you do the wrong things on the internet. 

Digital Safety: Top 10 Rules

Follow these simple rules to have a fun and safe time on the web :)

1. Keep personal information private! Things like your number and home address isn't the safest thing to put online :/

2. Never meet up with 'internet friends'. As we do not know who is sitting on the other side of the screen.

3. Block, block, block! If someone says something rude or inappropriate don't be afraid to block or report them!

4. Privacy settings. This keeps your social media clean from strangers and makes your time using the internet safer :)

5. Stranger danger! Only accept people you know and are friends with!

6. Follow the Golden Rule. If you don't like being treated rudely, don't treat others rudely!

7. Padlock password. Don't share your password with others, they can't always be trusted :/

8. Tell someone. If something makes you feel uneasy, tell your parents as soon as you can!

9. Age limits. Stay within your age limit boundaries. They are there for a reason.

10. Ads :/ Watch out for ads and pop ups as they can cause viruses and are usually fake :/

Most importantly, have fun surfing the internet safely :)