Power in the online space
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe where power comes from online and explain how I can use my power online.
Key learning points
- People can use their power to influence others online.
- Power comes from popularity, status, money and fame.
- People behave differently in the online space.
- People have the power to pretend to be someone they are not online.
- We have the power to protect or harm each other online.
Keywords
Power - in this context, having the ability to control or influence others
Influence - the effect that somebody has on the way a person thinks or behaves
Popular - how liked or admired someone is
Status - how respected someone is because of things they own or do
Anonymous - unknown, with a hidden identity
Common misconception
Children are powerless online.
Children actually have a lot of power online: the power to say no, to turn off their digital device, to take screenshots, to report, to block and to tell trusted adults and the police.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils that most social media sites are for people aged 13+. It may be appropriate to discuss with pupils the different situations that may arise online which should be reported to a trusted adult, and which situations should also be reported to the police.
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 definition.
when people try to persuade or force you to do something
websites and apps used to share words and images with other people
the connection between people
Q2.What does it mean to 'share' online?
Q3.Who is an online stranger?
Q4.An is someone famous or trying to be famous through posting online.
Q5.Which of these statements are true?
Q6.Influencing someone’s emotions to make them do something is called .
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definition.
in this context, having the ability to control or influence others
the effect that somebody has on the way a person thinks or behaves
unknown, with a hidden identity
Q2.Power online often comes from popularity, , money and fame.
Q3.How can people use their power negatively online?
Q4.Which statements are true?
Q5.How should children use their power online?
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To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Power in the online space, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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