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      Sharing photos and videos online

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain what we can share online and what to do if we share something online by mistake.

      Key learning points

      1. It is easy to share photos and videos online.
      2. We should not share images or videos, unless we do it with a trusted adult's permission and to someone we know offline.
      3. Photos and videos that are embarrassing or private should never be shared online.
      4. If we share an inappropriate picture or video by accident, we should tell an adult we trust straight away.
      5. It is possible for the police to remove a picture or video of a child.

      Keywords

      • Share - to send or post words, sounds, images or videos online

      • Private - things that are just for us or the people we trust

      • Embarrassing - something that makes us feel ashamed or uncomfortable

      Common misconception

      Children only share images and videos intentionally.

      It is very easy for a child to accidentally send something while online. When giving examples of mistakes, it is important to emphasise that a child is never to blame for sharing an inappropriate image.

      Teacher tip

      Demonstrate how to delete a photo or video online. Be mindful of a digital device's content if you show pupils where the deleted file ends up.

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the words to the correct definition.

      Correct Answer:screenshot,a picture of the screen of a digital device

      a picture of the screen of a digital device

      Correct Answer:personal information,details about you, like your name, age, address and school name

      details about you, like your name, age, address and school name

      Correct Answer:post,in this context, to put something online, such as a video or photo

      in this context, to put something online, such as a video or photo

      Q2.
      We should take a if we see someone make an unkind comment online.

      Correct Answer: screenshot, picture

      Q3.
      What can we do online?

      Correct answer: share photos, videos and messages
      eat food
      Correct answer: play games
      give our friend a high five

      Q4.
      What should we do if we see something online that makes us feel worried?

      keep watching
      show our friend
      Correct answer: put our device away
      Correct answer: tell our trusted adult

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the words to the correct definition.

      Correct Answer:share,to send or post words, sounds, images or videos online

      to send or post words, sounds, images or videos online

      Correct Answer:private,things that are just for us or the people we trust

      things that are just for us or the people we trust

      Correct Answer:embarrassing,something that makes us feel ashamed or uncomfortable

      something that makes us feel ashamed or uncomfortable

      Q2.
      It's difficult to share things online. True or false?

      Correct Answer: False, F, Incorrect, No

      Q3.
      What should we never share online?

      videos of artwork
      Correct answer: private photos or videos
      pictures of pets
      Correct answer: embarrassing photos or videos

      Q4.
      What should we do if share something online by mistake?

      ignore it
      tell our friend
      Correct answer: tell a trusted adult
      take a screenshot

      Q5.
      The police can delete things online that are dangerous or harmful. True or false?

      Correct Answer: True, Yes, Correct, T

      Q6.
      Order the steps to share a message online.

      1 - type a message
      2 - click the upload or share button
      3 - people can see the message online

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