Digital Literacy Task Cards – Theme 15: Passwords and Security

**Digital Literacy Task Cards – Theme 15: Passwords and Security **

Equip your students with essential skills for staying safe and secure online with this engaging set of Digital Literacy Task Cards focused on Passwords and Security! This resource teaches students how to create, manage, and protect their passwords in a digital world.

• Perfect for class discussions, group work, or independent learning
• Develops key digital literacy skills: strong passwords, privacy, and account security
• Includes opportunities for research, discussion, and presentations

What’s Inside:

10 interactive, discussion-friendly task cards
Real-world scenarios that challenge students to think critically about keeping their information safe
Research–Discuss–Present prompts that build collaboration and deeper understanding

Why Use Digital Literacy Task Cards?

Foster critical thinking about password safety and privacy
Teach students to create and manage strong, secure passwords
Encourage collaborative learning and group discussions
Integrate seamlessly into your existing curriculum or digital literacy program

Theme 4: Passwords and Security – Topics Covered

What makes a password strong
Why sharing passwords is risky
How to keep your passwords private
Using two-factor authentication
Avoiding easy-to-guess passwords
Using password managers
Planning and following password best practices

Teacher Tip: Use these task cards as discussion starters, group projects, or independent reflections. Pair with quizzes and journals to build a comprehensive digital literacy unit!

Download the Passwords and Security Task Cards today and empower your students to stay safe and secure in the digital world!

• Searching Online – Safe, effective searches with search engines and keywords.
• Recognizing Fake News – Spotting misleading headlines and images, and practicing fact-checking.
• Evaluating Sources – Checking trustworthiness, bias, and reliability.
• Plagiarism & Copyright – Understanding plagiarism, copyright, and fair use.
• Understanding AI Tools – Introduction to AI and ethical usage.
• Online Gaming – Safe play, privacy, and screen time balance.
• My Own Device – Device safety, passwords, and privacy settings.
• Socializing Online – Kindness, respectful communication, and digital footprints.
• What Teens Would Tell Their Younger Selves – Learning from older students’ experiences.
• Internet of Opportunities – Using the internet for learning and creativity.
• Media Balance & Screen Time – Managing screen time and healthy habits.
• Sharing Selfies, Photos, and Media – Privacy, consent, and safe sharing.
• Saving and Retrieving Files – File organization, tags, and backups.
• Online Accounts, Social Media Rules, Policies, and Age Appropriateness – Age limits, privacy, and safe account use.