Communicating online safely
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to stay safe if I communicate online.
Key learning points
- Most children are not on social media, but may send messages to one another on other platforms.
- Social media platforms often have age restrictions.
- Some information is too personal to share online.
- We should make decisions carefully if we are thinking of sharing something online.
Keywords
Communicate - to talk to someone using text, words, images or videos
Social media - websites and apps used to share words and images with other people
Information - facts about something or someone
Personal - something about us that is sensitive and private
Common misconception
Most children are on social media.
Most children are not on social media. People have to be above the age of 13 to open an account with most social media platforms.
Teacher tip
When discussing rules around communicating online, encourage pupils to think about what they should do online as well as what they shouldn't.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
something that could be dangerous
being asked to be someone's friend online
facts and information about ourselves that is sensitive and private
Q2.What is an online stranger?
Q3.If we receive a friend request from someone we don't know, we should always tell a trusted...
Q4.Which are examples of information that could be safe to share online?
Q5.Which of these statements are true?
Q6.Someone online could trick us by making us feel for not sharing information with them.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with the correct definition.
to talk to someone using text, words, images or videos
something about us that is sensitive and private
facts about something or someone
Q2.What is social media?
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.The minimum age to use most social media platforms is years old.
Q5.Which are some rules for communicating safely online?
Q6.Some children will message each other on platforms that aren't...
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Communicating online safely, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Communicating online safely, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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