Curated OER
Spamming and Internet Security
Students investigate the meaning of Internet spam and the possibility of the presence of viruses. The lesson was originally written for librarians with little or no net experiences.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
New York Times
New York Times: After You Strengthen Your Passwords, Here's How to Store Them
[Free Registration/Login Required] New York Times has suggestions from tech gurus on how to create strong passwords and keep them safe.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Use Strong Passwords
Almost everyone that uses the internet accesses a site that requires a password. This site describes how to create strong passwords that are not easily guessed or cracked.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Strong Passwords (3 5)
Students learn how to create secure passwords in order to protect their private information and accounts online. They learn tips for creating safe passwords. They explore scenarios in which two characters choose passwords, and they use...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson Plan: Powerful Passwords
Students learn the benefits of using passwords and then play a board game to discover some strategies for creating and keeping secure passwords. Requires free membership.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Tips for Good Passwords
This article presents common mistakes for creating insecure passwords and provides advice on creating strong passwords.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Guess the Word a Word Association Vocabulary Game
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will use antonyms and synonyms as clues to guide a fellow student to guess the secret word in this Password-style vocabulary game. It is excellent for stretching the mind and...
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Winter Word Games
This article discusses winter word games including Melting Snowman, Draw It, and Password.