Media influence: How do I keep myself safe online?
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Why this why now
At Year 3, many pupils are becoming more active online users. Building on their Year 1 and Year 2 learning about digital safety, this unit extends understanding to more complex online risks, including scams, peer pressure and managing wellbeing. This is timely as pupils develop critical evaluation skills for online content and relationships. By learning these concepts now, pupils develop enhanced digital literacy and safety skills, including understanding the permanence of online content, recognising manipulation and knowing when to seek help, essential for protecting themselves online.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know from earlier learning that the internet can be used for learning, playing and communicating with others but that adults help keep them safe online.
- Pupils should understand from earlier learning that personal information such as their name, address, school and photos should be kept private online.
- Pupils should know that people online may not always be who they say they are and can identify trusted adults who can help them stay safe.
Threads
Why this why now
At Year 3, many pupils are becoming more active online users. Building on their Year 1 and Year 2 learning about digital safety, this unit extends understanding to more complex online risks, including scams, peer pressure and managing wellbeing. This is timely as pupils develop critical evaluation skills for online content and relationships. By learning these concepts now, pupils develop enhanced digital literacy and safety skills, including understanding the permanence of online content, recognising manipulation and knowing when to seek help, essential for protecting themselves online.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know from earlier learning that the internet can be used for learning, playing and communicating with others but that adults help keep them safe online.
- Pupils should understand from earlier learning that personal information such as their name, address, school and photos should be kept private online.
- Pupils should know that people online may not always be who they say they are and can identify trusted adults who can help them stay safe.
Media influence: How do I keep myself safe online?
This unit explores choosing appropriate online activities, understanding who to trust online, protecting personal information, recognising online risks, including bullying and scams, managing screen time for wellbeing and being responsible digital citizens who know how to report concerns.
6 lessons in unit
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