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This online set of activities and resources enables elementary (and middle school) students to be good digital citizens. The Be Internet Awesome website includes overviews, topics, aims, and standards for each of the first four tenets, as well as three to five classroom exercises for the fifth, "when in doubt, talk it out." The content is up to date and accurate, and it is timely in light of the shifting paradigm of teaching and learning. It provides a flexible learning opportunity and a suitable amount of material based on its key objectives. It also allows students to reflect on their roles as information makers and sharers, allowing them to better use associated skills. The concepts' application is clear in the related resources, which are simple to adopt and measure. The lessons are complete and age-appropriate. The materials are sound, and align with ISTE technology standards; they were developed by Google and education experts. Overall, it contains useful information that may be used in a browsing, playing, connecting, sharing, and socializing environment. The materials can be used by educators without additional help. The games can be played by children without external help. The links work (caveat below), and are appropriately attributed. The game can be played without sound (words are read aloud).

While children are encouraged to be active participants in preserving their online security, they are not aware of all the ways information is utilized on the Internet. The websites define the boundaries of typical usage, focusing mostly on the information that a user can see and interact with when using the Internet in a traditional manner. Understanding how to traverse the information accessible to us as users is not enough when it comes to being alert about safety and privacy. In addition, the research base is not noted. In the game, one question did not have the text.

The website accurately explains the learning objectives, which are basic ICT literacy standards, and highlights existing knowledge and concepts in a clear and concise manner. The five units each build knowledge progressively, and they connect well with each other as they result in improving students' abilities in digital learning. A very  engaging approach to all levels of engagement is established by taking into account detailed access to high-quality material. The lessons are ready-made and easy to follow. Children can learn main ideas without being overwhelmed. The concepts help children apply their knowledge in daily online life. Moreover, the website contributes to information and communications technology curriculum and pedagogy.

Some children who do not like to play games, or have trouble with online game controls, may get frustrated.

This is a very professional looking site: clear, well laid out, colorful, and very engaging and interactive. The interface contains clear directions for teachers and students as they navigate it independently at their own pace. The technology is not overly sophisticated, and no plug-ins are needed, it seems. I

Hearing impaired users are not disadvantaged, but visually impaired users are.