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  • Year 8

Sharing and removing material online

In this lesson, we will learn about sharing and removing material online. We will recap our learning about our digital footprints, and the issues associated with this. We will also examine our right for erasure, privacy and security.

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  • Year 8

Sharing and removing material online

In this lesson, we will learn about sharing and removing material online. We will recap our learning about our digital footprints, and the issues associated with this. We will also examine our right for erasure, privacy and security.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Reminder of all issues associated with digital footprint
  2. Rights to erasure, privacy and security

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

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Adult supervision suggested

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3 Questions

Q1.
It is easy to remove content that you have shared online.

Correct answer: False
True

Q2.
What is a digital footprint?

Correct answer: A log of all online activity that you do.
A log of your emails, texts and social media use.
A log of your social media use.

Q3.
If someone makes a post that shares your material (e.g. a phot of you), which right does this action go against?

The right to freedom.
Correct answer: The right to privacy.
The right to protection.
The right to security.

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these examples are including in the term 'online material'? Select four answers.

Correct answer: Documents you make, e.g. PowerPoint
Correct answer: Emails
Correct answer: Sending messages to your friends online
Correct answer: Sharing photos
Tidying your bedroom
Writing a letter to a friend

Q2.
Which of these are benefits to sharing online? Select two answers.

Correct answer: You can keep connected with family and friends
Correct answer: You can raise awareness of key causes that you think need more attention
You may receive negative feedback
Your details become more public and less private

Q3.
Before you share information online, what should you think about?

How many likes/shares you might receive
How much it would make your friends laugh
Correct answer: If you would feel comfortable with your grandparents, Headteacher and future employers seeing the post

Q4.
Violating someone's right to privacy and security can be criminal.

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
You have to right to have your material deleted. What is this right called?

Right to deletion
Right to eradicate
Correct answer: Right to erasure