Digital wellbeing: Stay connected, happy and well online
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Why this why now
Pupils are using technology more frequently across subjects and beyond school. This unit builds on online safety messages already established by focusing on wellbeing, balance and influence. It links to PHE and English through reflection and media awareness. It prepares pupils to manage digital habits independently as expectations and screen use increase.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that technology can affect wellbeing
- Pupils can describe how digital content can influence feelings or behaviour
- Pupils know that online information may be incomplete or misleading
- Pupils can explain that digital tools are designed to guide user choices
Why this why now
Pupils are using technology more frequently across subjects and beyond school. This unit builds on online safety messages already established by focusing on wellbeing, balance and influence. It links to PHE and English through reflection and media awareness. It prepares pupils to manage digital habits independently as expectations and screen use increase.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that technology can affect wellbeing
- Pupils can describe how digital content can influence feelings or behaviour
- Pupils know that online information may be incomplete or misleading
- Pupils can explain that digital tools are designed to guide user choices
Digital wellbeing: Stay connected, happy and well online
Pupils learn strategies to protect digital wellbeing by exploring how technology affects mental, physical and emotional health. Pupils also consider the effects of screen time and online media. The influence of AI systems is explored by considering how it can influence online experiences.
6 lessons in unit
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