Protecting myself online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the potential harms of being online and determine the practical actions that I can make to protect myself online.
Key learning points
- Being online poses a number of risks.
- These risks can be categorised into content, contact, conduct and commerce.
- These risks can be reduced and mitigated by a user's actions and behaviour.
- Online safety is about taking practical steps to protect yourself online.
Keywords
Content - information online, which can sometimes be inappropriate or harmful
Contact - when people interact with each other online
Conduct - the way people behave online
Comerce - buying and selling goods online
Common misconception
You cannot protect yourself against the content you see online.
There are number of steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of seeing unwanted content online, these include using safe search tools, only streaming content legally and on a secure connection and using privacy-preserving search engines.
Teacher tip
Ask pupils to consider what advice they would give to their younger selves about online usage. Reflecting on their own points of view might help them consider future actions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What can cause a filter bubble to form?
Q2.Which of the following is NOT an effect of fake news?
Q3.What is one consequence of echo chambers?
Q4.Which of these actions can help reduce the impact of fake news?
Q5.What is one way to avoid being influenced by an echo chamber?
Q6.What is a common feature of social media platforms that contributes to filter bubbles?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the online risk categories to their definitions:
Q2.Is it possible to protect yourself against the content you see online?
Q3.How can you ensure a secure connection when streaming content?
Q4.What is the term for small pieces of data stored on your device by websites to remember your preferences and activity?
Q5.What is one risk associated with commerce online?
Q6.What is one way to reduce risks related to contact online?
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