Staying Safe with Online Cookies
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Staying Safe with Online Cookies
Digital Technologies for Year 5 Understanding cookies and online privacy Safe browsing habits for young learners
WALT: We Are Learning To
Understand what online cookies are Identify how cookies work on websites Recognise the benefits and risks of cookies Practice safe online browsing habits
Success Criteria
I can explain what a cookie is in simple terms I can give examples of how cookies help websites I can identify potential privacy concerns I can demonstrate safe browsing practices
What do you think a 'cookie' is on the internet?
Think about it for 30 seconds Share your ideas with a partner We'll explore the real answer together
What is an Online Cookie?
A small piece of information stored on your device Created when you visit a website Helps websites remember things about you Not the same as the cookies you eat!
Cookie Analogy Activity
Imagine a library that remembers your favorite books When you return, they show you similar books Cookies work similarly for websites They help websites remember your preferences
How Do Cookies Work?
You visit a website for the first time The website creates a cookie on your device Next time you visit, the website reads the cookie It remembers information about your previous visit
Types of Information Cookies Store
{"left":"Login details (so you don't have to sign in every time)\nShopping cart items\nLanguage preferences","right":"Website settings you've chosen\nPages you've visited\nTime spent on different sections"}
Good Things About Cookies
Make websites work faster and smoother Remember your login so you don't have to type it again Keep items in your shopping cart Show content in your preferred language
Spot the Cookie Benefits
Look at this scenario: Emma visits her favorite game website She doesn't have to log in again Her game progress is saved The website is in English (her preference) Which of these are thanks to cookies?
Can you think of any problems cookies might cause?
Think about privacy Consider what happens to your information Discuss with your table group
Potential Cookie Concerns
Some cookies track which websites you visit Companies might collect lots of information about you Your personal data could be shared with others You might see ads based on your browsing