Feedback, Reflection and Bridge to Term 4
What will I carry into Term 4?
- Reflect on learning across Term 3
- Set 3 SMART goals for Term 4
- Preview Term 4 topics
Overview
Term 3 was all about how data moves. Term 4 is about keeping it safe. This lesson closes the loop with reflection and a bridge into Digital Security, Ethics and Well-being.
Reflection prompts
1) What is one thing I now understand that I didn't at the start of the term? 2) Which lesson stretched me the most? 3) Where am I still unsure? 4) What will I do about it before Term 4 exams?
Bridge to Term 4
Networks are useful only if the data on them is safe. Term 4 covers the CIA triad, malware, phishing, passwords, backups, cyber law, ethics and health & safety. Every hardware and protocol from this term will show up again — as something to defend.
Reflect and Preview
- Answer the 4 reflection prompts in your journal.
- Write 3 SMART goals for Term 4.
- In pairs, share one goal and one Term 4 topic you're curious about.
- What does SMART stand for?
Reveal answer
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
- Name one Term 4 topic.
Reveal answer
CIA triad / malware / phishing / cyber law (any).
- Why is reflection useful?
Reveal answer
It consolidates learning and highlights next steps.
Pin your 3 SMART goals somewhere visible and check them each Friday of Term 4.