Aim
To design an attractive Cyber Safety awareness poster using Microsoft Word by applying WordArt, Shapes, Icons, Images and text formatting.
Learning Outcomes
- Create a professional awareness poster.
- Use WordArt creatively.
- Insert and format Shapes.
- Insert, resize and align Images.
- Apply attractive colour combinations.
- Promote safe and responsible internet usage.
Software Required
- Microsoft Word
- Windows Computer
Previous Knowledge
- Creating and saving Word documents.
- Basic text formatting.
- Inserting pictures.
- Using Shapes and WordArt.
Problem Statement
Design an eye-catching poster to educate students about Cyber Safety and responsible online behaviour.
Procedure
- Open Microsoft Word.
- Create a Blank Document.
- Set page orientation to Portrait.
- Add a decorative page border.
- Insert a colourful WordArt title: CYBER SAFETY.
- Insert Shapes such as:
- Shield
- Rounded Rectangles
- Stars
- Callouts
- Arrows
- Insert suitable images/icons such as:
- Computer
- Smartphone
- Lock
- Password
- Wi-Fi
- Shield
- Internet
- Add safety tips like:
- 🔒 Use Strong Passwords
- 🚫 Never Share OTPs
- 🛡 Think Before You Click
- 📱 Protect Personal Information
- 👨👩👧 Report Cyberbullying
- 🌐 Browse Safe Websites
- Arrange all objects neatly.
- Use blue, white and green colour themes.
- Save the document as: Cyber_Safety_Poster.docx.
Suggested Poster Layout
| Top | WordArt Title — CYBER SAFETY |
|---|---|
| Centre | Computer, Shield and Lock Images |
| Left | Strong Passwords • Safe Browsing |
| Right | Cyberbullying • Privacy • Digital Footprint |
| Bottom | "Stay Safe • Stay Smart • Stay Secure" |
Formatting Checklist
| Task | Completed |
|---|---|
| WordArt | ☐ |
| Shapes | ☐ |
| Images / Icons | ☐ |
| Text Formatting | ☐ |
| Colour Theme | ☐ |
| Object Alignment | ☐ |
| Page Border | ☐ |
| Document Saved | ☐ |
Observation
A well-designed poster communicates important cyber safety messages quickly and effectively through a combination of text, graphics and colours.
Result
A professional Cyber Safety awareness poster was successfully created using Microsoft Word.
Lab Viva Questions
- What is WordArt?
- Why should we use strong passwords?
- What is cyberbullying?
- Why should personal information be kept private?
- How do you insert Shapes in Microsoft Word?
- Why are images useful in posters?
Extension Activity
Design another awareness poster on one of the following topics:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Citizenship
- Online Learning
- Save Electricity
- World Environment Day
Teacher Assessment Rubric
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Poster Creativity | 2 |
| WordArt & Formatting | 2 |
| Shapes & Images | 2 |
| Cyber Safety Content | 2 |
| Overall Presentation | 2 |
| Total | 10 |