Online safety
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Why this why now
As most pupils already have an online presence and experience of digital spaces, this unit encourages them to think more critically about their own behaviour and the actions of others online. It challenges pupils to engage with important debates, such as the balance between personal privacy and the powers of organisations or governments. By developing their own ideas and opinions, pupils grow into thoughtful and responsible digital citizens, able to navigate the online world with confidence and an understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can recognise how they should conduct themselves online.
- Pupils can identify steps to take to ensure they use technology safely and responsibly.
- Pupils understand that there are laws in place to deter people from misusing technology.
Threads
Why this why now
As most pupils already have an online presence and experience of digital spaces, this unit encourages them to think more critically about their own behaviour and the actions of others online. It challenges pupils to engage with important debates, such as the balance between personal privacy and the powers of organisations or governments. By developing their own ideas and opinions, pupils grow into thoughtful and responsible digital citizens, able to navigate the online world with confidence and an understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can recognise how they should conduct themselves online.
- Pupils can identify steps to take to ensure they use technology safely and responsibly.
- Pupils understand that there are laws in place to deter people from misusing technology.
Online safety
In this unit, pupils will evaluate the online world and their own internet activity for safety concerns in order to equip themselves with tools for protecting their online identities. They key takeaway of this unit is a repository of practical, risk-reducing steps that pupils can implement online.
8 lessons in unit
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