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Year 6

Communicating responsibly

I can evaluate different methods of online communication.

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Year 6

Communicating responsibly

I can evaluate different methods of online communication.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. There are different methods of communicating on the internet.
  2. Not all information should be shared online.
  3. Communication on the internet may not be private.

Keywords

  • Private - information that is only shared with trusted people

  • Consent - permission to do something

Common misconception

Messages sent online are always private.

Some tools store messages or share them with others.


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Pupils may assume all online communication is private. Use real-world examples (e.g. screenshots, group chats, or posts that can be reshared) to discuss digital footprints and appropriate sharing.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is communication?
the process of drawing pictures
the act of playing games online
the use of computers for coding
Correct answer: the exchange of information between devices or people
Q2.
Which of these is an example of instant messaging?
Correct answer: sending a text message online in real time
posting a letter in the postbox
drawing a picture on paper
watching a film on television
Q3.
What is the term for a conversation using both video and audio over the internet?
Correct Answer: video call
Q4.
Match each method to its best use:
Correct Answer:video call,seeing and hearing someone far away

seeing and hearing someone far away

Correct Answer:instant messaging,sending a quick message online

sending a quick message online

Correct Answer:letter,sharing news that is not urgent

sharing news that is not urgent

Correct Answer:face-to-face conversation,talking in real time when you are together

talking in real time when you are together

Q5.
What is the term for sending a written message electronically from one person to another over the internet?
Correct Answer: email, e-mail
Q6.
Which of the following is an example of interacting with other people online by sharing your thoughts about something you have read?
Correct answer: commenting on a blog post
downloading a document
editing a photo
playing a single-player game

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is a method of communicating on the internet?
drawing a picture on paper
reading a book at home
walking in the park
Correct answer: sending an email
Q2.
What does 'privacy' mean when using the internet?
Correct answer: keeping information hidden from other people
sharing everything with everyone
posting photos online
telling friends your password
Q3.
Why is it important to get consent before sharing someone else’s information online?
It makes the internet faster.
Correct answer: It is respectful and gives them control over their information.
It helps you remember passwords.
It makes your messages more colourful.
Q4.
Put these steps in order for safely sharing a photo online:
1 - Decide if the photo is appropriate to share.
2 - Ask the person in the photo for consent.
3 - Check your privacy settings.
4 - Share the photo.
Q5.
Match each term to its meaning:
Correct Answer:privacy,keeping information hidden from other people

keeping information hidden from other people

Correct Answer:consent,permission to do something

permission to do something

Correct Answer:digital footprint,a record of your actions online

a record of your actions online

Correct Answer:group chat,an online conversation with more than two people

an online conversation with more than two people

Q6.
Which statement best describes the privacy of messages sent online?
Correct answer: Messages you send online can sometimes be seen or shared by more people.
All online messages are automatically deleted after being read.
Only your closest friends can ever see your online messages.
Online messages are always kept secret by the internet.