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Grown-Up Nearby

Stay where a trusted grown-up can see your computer screen.

How computers do this

A trusted grown-up nearby helps you stay safe when the computer shows new data on screen.

Class 1 to 2beginner10 min2 lessons
By the end you will be able to
  • Use a device near a trusted adult who can see the screen
  • Call them if something odd appears in the computer data
  • Never hide the screen from people who keep you safe online
Topic contents

Computer play 1 of 2

Buddy rule

Grown-up note (read aloud)

Computer time is buddy time. A grown-up stays close so they can help you choose what to tap on screen.

  • Adult nearby sees screen output
  • Help is one call away on the device
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Computer play 2 of 2

Odd feeling

Grown-up note (read aloud)

If a picture or sound on screen feels scary or strange, close it and tell your grown-up right away.

  • Strange screen data means tell adult
  • Closing the app is okay
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Practice

Try at home

No answer key here on purpose: these are the questions worth thinking through before you move on. Open one and work it out.

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Picture check

Tap your answer

Pick the picture that answers the question. A grown-up can read the words.

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  1. Question 1: Computer time buddy is…
    Question 1 / 4

    Computer time buddy is…

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  2. Question 2: Strange pop-up on screen means…
    Question 2 / 4

    Strange pop-up on screen means…

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  3. Question 3: Same room helps because…
    Question 3 / 4

    Same room helps because…

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  4. Question 4: Hide screen from helper?
    Question 4 / 4

    Hide screen from helper?

    Select an option first
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