Lesson video

Hello, my name is Mrs. Antrobus.

Welcome to Computing.

I'm so glad you could join me for the lesson today.

Today we're going to be learning about how to communicate responsibly.

Welcome to today's lesson from the unit Communication and the Internet.

Today's lesson is called Communicating Responsibly.

And by the end of this lesson, you'll be able to evaluate different methods of online communication.

In this lesson, we'll be using these keywords.

Let's have a look at them together.

Private.

Private, information that is only shared with trusted people.

Consent.

Consent, permission to do something.

In this lesson, we'll be looking at three sections.

The first section, you'll compare ways to communicate online.

In the second section, you'll decide when to share or keep information private.

And in the third section, you'll explain some risks of online communication.

Let's get started.

What online communication tools have you used or heard of? Pause the video for a moment and just give that some thought.

Okay, what did you come up with? Maybe you've used email or instant messaging, or maybe you use some messaging applications on your tablet or smartphone.

Jun said, "I sent a voice note to my cousin abroad." Izzy says, "How is that different to a video call or an email?" Jun replied, "It was quick to do and they could listen to it when they were available." When comparing online communication tools, it's important to consider some of these features.

Is it public or private? What can you share? Is it one-to-one or one-to-many? Is it one-way or two-way? Are there adverts? Is there an age limit? Let's think about some of these features as we move through the lesson.

True or false, all internet communication is private? To check your understanding, I want you to think about the statement and pause the video and give it some thought.

Okay, how did you get on? Well, if you said false, you would be correct.

And that is because some tools let anyone see your messages unless you change the settings.

Did you know that? Some communication is private; only the people you choose can see it.

Other communication is public; anyone can see it, even people you don't know.

Why might someone want to keep a message private? Pause the video and just think about that for a moment.

Okay, did you think about that? Why might someone want to keep a message private? Well, some information is private, such as your name and your age and your address, and you don't always want to share that information with everybody.

Some tools let you send just text.

Others let you share pictures, videos or audio too.

The kind of message you send affects which tool is best.

If you wanted to show someone what your pet looks like, which tool could help? Pause the video and think about that.

Okay, what do you think? Well, a messaging application might help.

You could use your mobile phone and send the image via your messaging app.

One-to-one communication is with just one person.

One-to-many means your message goes to lots of people at once, like a class, a group chat or everyone online.

Have you ever sent a message to just one person? What about a group of people? You want to work on a project with your partner.

You both want to edit the same documents at the same time.

Which method should you use? I want to think about that question to check your understanding.

Is it A, a shared document, B, a public blog, or C, email? Pause the video.

Okay, how did you get on? Well, if you said A, you would be right.

A shared document is the best way to work on a project with somebody else.

It allows you to share the document, edit the document and leave each other comments.

Two-way communication means both people can send messages back and forth like a chat.

One-way communication means only one person sends something and other people cannot reply.

An example could be a video with no commenting allowed.

Why might it be helpful to send a reply? Pause the video and think about that question.

Okay, what do you think? Well, sometimes it might be helpful to send a reply if you want to comment on the video or if you wanted to ask a question, for example.

Some tools show adverts to make money.

That is how many free apps and websites pay to stay online.

They use the money from advertising and having popups to keep the app or website free for users.

Have you ever seen an advert popup while using an online tool or website? Just think about that for a moment.

Pause the video.

Okay, what did you think? Well, I know I have received lots of adverts and popups when using a website or an online tool, so I'm sure you must have too.

Sometimes they can be a little bit annoying, can't they? Some tools and websites have age limits to help keep users safe.

Even if they look fun or useful, they may be designed for older people.

Why might a video sharing app have an age limit? I want you to think about that question and pause the video.

Okay, what do you think? Why might a video sharing app have an age limit? Well, if you think about it, some of the contents on a video sharing app might not be appropriate for somebody of a younger age, so that's why they have an age limit.

Okay, moving on to Task A.

You're going to fill in this table.

The table has four tools and you're going to say whether they are public or private, what you can share using those tools, whether they are one-to-one or one-to-many, and are they one-way or two-way tools? The tools are email, video call, public blog and shared document.

Pause the video and have a go.

Okay, let's see how you got on.

Here you can see the completed table.

So, first of all, email.

Email is private and you can share text, files and images.

Email is one-to-one or one-to-many.

And email is two-way communication.

A video call.

A video call is private.

You can share audio, video and screen sharing.

That means showing what you're doing on screen, a bit like what I'm doing now.

Video call is also one-to-one or one-to-many.

And a video call is two-way.

A public blog.

Well, a public blog is public.

What can you share? You can share text, images and videos.

It is one-to-many and it is one-way communication, unless you allow comments on the public blog, then it becomes two-way communication.

Shared document is private if it has restricted sharing settings.

What can you share? You can share text, images and links.

And a shared document is one-to-one or one-to-many.

And a shared document is also two-way communication.

How did you get on? Do you feel you did a good job on that task? Well done if you did.

If not, maybe go back and look at the content from the lesson so far.

Let's move on.

Okay, now we're moving on to the second part of our lesson, decide when to share or keep information private.

Let's get started.

Jun asks, "What is privacy?" Privacy means keeping some information to yourself or only sharing it with people you trust.

What kinds of things should only be shared with people you know well? I want you to pause the video now and think about that question.

Okay, what did you come up with? Well, I think the kind of information you should only share with people you know well is personal information: your name, your address, your age, the school you go to, things that you wouldn't want everybody to know.

Jun asks, "What is consent?" Consent means giving permission.

You should always get consent before sharing a message from someone else, a photo of someone else or someone else's idea.

How would you feel if someone shared a photo of you without asking? I want you to pause the video and just think about that.

Okay, what are your thoughts on that question? How would you feel if someone shared a photo of you without asking? You might feel a little bit annoyed or angry with the person.

You may not have wanted that picture to be out in the public.

Okay, let's check your understanding.

You want to post a group photo online, what should you do? Post it straight away, ask everyone in the photo first, post a cropped version that only shows you, or check if the photo has a filter? Pause the video and give that question some thought.

Okay, so which choice did you pick? Well, if you pick choice B, that would be correct.

It's really important that you ask everyone in the photo first before you share it.

Jun writes in a group chat, "Here's my phone number and the name of my school.

Message me later!" Is this okay to share? Why or why not? Pause the video and give that some thought.

Okay, what do you think about this then? Well, somebody might say, "Well, that's okay because Jun is sharing his phone number and name of the school in a group chat, so you would think he would know everybody in that group chat." However, some people might say that's not a sensible thing to do because even though you know people in the group chat, you don't know whether that information might be seen by someone else.

It could be screenshot and sent on to somebody else.

Jun asks, "What counts as personal information?" Some examples of personal information include: full name, home address, school name, phone number, and photos of a person.

Let's check your understanding.

True or false, it is okay to share someone else's work online if you like it? Is that true or false? Pause the video and think about that.

Okay, what did you put? Well, if you said false, you would be correct.

Why is that? Even if you think it is good, it is still their work and you need to get permission.

Jun made a game with a partner.

He wants to share it on a public platform, but his partner says no.

What should Jun do and why? Pause the video and think about that.

Okay, what do you think? What should Jun do? Well, Jun should respect his partner's choice.

They must both agree to share.

Okay, now we're going to move on to Task B.

For each scenario, I want you to decide is this appropriate to share online? Would you share it in a private or public space? And what could go wrong? Let's have a look at the scenarios together.

Sharing a video of your science project, writing your full name and school on a blog, commenting on a friend's story, posting a screenshot of a chat.

Pause the video and have a go at the task and we'll come back for some feedback.

Okay, how did you get on with that task? Let's have a look at the feedback.

Sharing a video of your science project.

Is this appropriate to share online? Yes, if it does not include personal information like your full name, face or school.

Would you share it in a private or public space? It's safer to share it in a private space like a class group.

It could be okay to share it in a public space if an adult has checked it first.

What could go wrong? People could repost it without permission or leave unkind comments.

If your name, face or school are included in the video, strangers could find out who or where you are.

How did you get on with that first scenario? Let's move on to the next.

Writing your full name and school on a blog.

Is this appropriate to share online? No, it is not safe to share personal information like your full name and school in public.

Would you share it in a private or public space? Neither.

Even in private, you should avoid sharing your full name and school details unless it is absolutely necessary and you are being supervised.

What could go wrong? Strangers could use this information to find out who you are or where you go to school.

It might make it easier for someone to contact or identify you without permission.

Okay, let's have a look at the next scenario.

Commenting on a friend's story.

Is this appropriate to share online? Usually yes, if your comment is kind and respectful and does not share private information.

Would you share it in a private or public space? It depends.

If it's a story on a private account, it is probably okay, but you should still think carefully about what you write.

If it is a public story, think carefully about what you write.

What could go wrong? A joke might be misunderstood.

Other people could see the comment and share it, which could be upsetting if it mentions private topics.

Posting a screenshot of a chat, is this appropriate to share online? No, not without consent from everyone in the chat.

Would you share it in a private or public space? It should not be shared at all unless you have consent.

Even sharing in a private space could break trust.

What could go wrong? Someone in the chat could feel embarrassed or upset.

Private information might be revealed to people who are not meant to see it.

It could damage friendships or lead to arguments.

How did you get on with the task? Were you able to come up with appropriate responses to the questions? Well done for having a go.

You are doing really well in the lesson so far.

Let's move on.

Okay, so we're on for the third section of our lesson today, explain some risks of online communication.

Jun said, "Is all online communication private?" Some messages may feel private, but they might be seen by more people than you expect.

Who might see a message shared in a group chat? Pause the video and think about this.

Okay, what do you think? Well, the people in the group will see it, but they could copy or take a screenshot of the message to send it on.

You just don't know.

Lucas gets a funny message from Izzy.

He shares it with another group without asking her.

What could go wrong? Pause the video and think about that for a moment.

Okay, let's have a look.

It could hurt Izzy's feelings.

It could make her feel embarrassed.

She might not trust Lucas in the future.

That's why we've always got to be careful before sending any messages on.

"What are the risks?" Jun says.

Some of the common risks: your message is copied or screenshotted, it reaches people you did not expect, it is misunderstood or taken out of context, it stays online for a long time.

Have you ever said something that did not come out the way you meant? Often we might say things and we don't mean them, and if we're speaking to someone face to face, we can explain that, but when we're sending messages, well, sometimes people will misunderstand what we've said and it's difficult to put that right.

Okay, let's check your understanding.

Which of these is a risk of online communication? A, your message is just available to one person, B, your message is misunderstood, C, your message is in secret code, D, your message disappears forever? Pause the video and give this some thought.

Okay, how did you get on? Well, if you selected B, you would be correct.

It is a risk that sometimes a message can be misunderstood.

Before you send or post something online, ask yourself, "Would I say this face-to-face? Would I be happy if more people saw this? Is it kind and respectful?" These are some really good questions to ask yourself before you send or post anything.

Jun said, "What is a digital footprint?" Your digital footprint is the trail of things you share or do online.

Even deleted, posts might still be seen or saved.

Let's check your understanding.

True or false, if I delete a message, it is gone forever and no one can see it? Is that true or false? Pause the video and give that statement some thought.

Okay, what did you say? Well, if you said false, that would be correct.

Why is that? Well, other people may have copied or saved the message.

You cannot always take it back once it has been sent or posted.

Key reminders to keep safe: use private settings when possible, do not share personal information, ask for permission before posting about other people, and speak to an adult if you are unsure.

Okay, now we're going to move on to Task C.

We're going to look at the online actions and decide: is it safe or risky? What could go wrong? And what should they do differently? There are four scenarios: one, send a voice notes in a group chat, two, post a photo of a sibling, three, share a funny screenshot of a friend's message, and four, write a private opinion on a public comment thread.

Okay, pause the video and have a go at the task.

Okay, how did you get on? Let's have a look at some example responses.

Send a voice note in a group chat.

Is it safe or risky? It depends.

Mostly safe if the group chat is private and trusted.

What could go wrong? Someone in the group might share it without asking.

If the voice notes includes personal information, it might reach people the sender did not mean to share it with.

What should they do differently? Only send voice notes to people they know and trust.

Avoid sharing personal details like their full name or school in group chats.

How do you get on with that one? Does that all make sense? Post a photo of a sibling, is it safe or risky? Risky, especially without permission.

What could go wrong? The sibling might not want their photo to be shared.

The photo could be copied or reposted by other people.

It may include personal details like where they live or go to school.

What should they do differently? Ask their sibling and a trusted adult for permission first, make sure no private details are visible, and consider sharing privately instead of publicly.

Okay, let's look at the next scenario, share a funny screenshot of a friend's message.

Is it safe or risky? Risky, even if it seems funny.

What could go wrong? It could embarrass or upset the friend.

Other people might see private information.

The friend may feel they cannot trust them again.

What should they do differently? Ask the friend before sharing.

If they say no, they should not share it.

They should always think about how it might make someone else feel.

That's really good advice.

And finally, write a private opinion on a public comment thread.

Is it safe or risky? Risky because it is not a private space.

What could go wrong? Strangers could see or respond to the comment.

It might start an argument or be misunderstood.

The post could be shared more widely without their control.

What should they do differently? Share private opinions in a one-to-one message with someone they trust, not on a public forum.

Always check if a space is public before posting.

There's some really good advice in those examples.

How did you get on with the task? I'm sure you did really well, but if you feel you could put a bit more detail in, then maybe go back and have a look at some of the content from today's lesson.

Okay, so we're at the end of today's lesson.

You have done a fantastic job, so well done.

Let's summarise what we've learned.

There are different methods of communicating on the internet.

The methods of communicating you use depend on what you are communicating and why.

Not all information should be shared online.

This is because communication on the internet may not be private.

It's important to consider where you are posting something before you post.

Thank you for taking part in today's lesson.

I hope you've enjoyed it, and I look forward to seeing you next time.