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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand user id and password including how they are used to increase the security of data
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the purpose of a user ID and how it differs from a password.
  • Explain how user IDs and passwords work together to authenticate users and control access.
  • Identify the characteristics of a strong password and why they enhance security.
  • Apply best‑practice strategies such as password managers and MFA to protect credentials.
  • Evaluate common threats (phishing, brute‑force, keyloggers) and propose preventive actions.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Slide deck on user IDs and passwords
  • Printed worksheet with password‑strength activities
  • Example login simulation on school computers
  • Password‑manager demo (e.g., Bitwarden)
  • Sticky notes for exit ticket
 Introduction:

Ask students to imagine a stranger gaining access to their school email because of a weak password. Connect this to prior knowledge about personal online accounts and emphasize that today they will learn how to protect such accounts. State the success criteria: students will be able to create strong passwords, explain authentication, and identify safe practices.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students list a personal password they use and discuss its weaknesses.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Explain user ID vs password, authentication, and access control using slides.
  3. Interactive demo (10'): Log into a mock system; show correct vs incorrect credentials and audit‑trail logging.
  4. Password‑strength workshop (12'): Groups create strong passwords following the checklist; peer review.
  5. Best‑practice discussion (8'): Introduce password managers, MFA, and phishing awareness; show short video.
  6. Formative check (5'): Quick Kahoot quiz on threats and policy items.
  7. Exit ticket (5'): Write one personal action to improve password security.
Conclusion:

We revisited how user IDs identify us while passwords verify our identity, and how strong, unique passwords safeguard data. By applying the checklist and tools such as password managers and MFA, students can significantly lower the risk of common attacks. For homework, each learner will audit one of their personal accounts and replace any weak password with a stronger version.