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Digital media literacy
Digital media literacy is often understood as the ability to access, understand and participate in or create content by using digital media**.** [|Back to top]
 * For a child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:**
 * understanding protocols of digital communications devices with supervision and may use:
 * the phone/mobile
 * email
 * selected internet sites
 * the school intranet
 * identifying and differentiating between online and offline content
 * searching for and viewing age-appropriate digital content, for example, student- or family-friendly websites.

Positive online behaviour
Positive online behaviour is the ability to develop positive, appropriate and constructive online relationships with peers, family and strangers in a variety of mediums**.** Key concepts associated with positive online behavior include netiquette, appropriate contact and communication with others as well as consideration of issues such as cyberbullying, problematic usage and unethical behaviour**.** [|Back to top]
 * For a child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:**
 * developing an understanding of cyberspace as a community of real people
 * learning about the social conventions in the real world and cyberspace
 * recognising that children need adult assistance when exploring cyberspace
 * sharing what has been learned with a family member.

Peer and personal safety
Peer and personal safety involves developing protective behaviours while using a range of online media including social networking. These behaviours include protecting personal information to safeguard privacy, identifying when feeling unsafe and recognising grooming tactics. [|Back to top]
 * For a child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:**
 * demonstrating an understanding that children need adult assistance when exploring cyberspace
 * differentiating between public information and personal information
 * identifying and comprehending the basic dangers of revealing personal information online to strangers
 * comparing strangers in the physical world with strangers online
 * sharing what has been learned with a family member.

e-Security
e-Security is broadly defined as the protection of personal information online. It involves both electronic security and online security.
 * For a child aged 5–7 years old, this may include:**
 * exploring email for communication with family and friends
 * understanding that computers can be damaged by viruses from email or the internet
 * demonstrating an understanding of how to use email and the internet safely
 * sharing what has been learned with a family member.