Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today’s goal is to gauge their current knowledge of digital privacy and security and spark discussion.
Warm-Up Poll: Sharing Online
Launch a live poll in your chosen tool (e.g., Poll Everywhere, Mentimeter) or ask for a show of hands. Record responses for discussion.
Explain that students will now take a short multiple-choice quiz individually or in small groups. Encourage honesty—there are no penalties!
Give students ~1 minute to answer, then move on or collect responses.
Highlight the value of an extra verification step after students answer.
Emphasize why public Wi-Fi can be risky without protection.
Discuss common tricks used in malicious emails after responses.
Tie this back to real-world phishing examples.
Reveal correct answers and prompt students to explain why each one matters for staying safe online.
Outline upcoming lessons to build on today’s foundation.
