How I spend my time online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of managing my time online effectively.
Key learning points
- We all have unique ways of enjoying the online world.
- Online activities include socialising, watching videos, playing games, learning and working.
- Some online activities are healthy in the long-term, some are entertaining, and some are harmful.
- Getting a healthy balance of fun, social, learning, creative and work activities is important, both online and offline.
Keywords
Socialise - to talk, play, or spend time with friends, family or new people
Entertainment - anything that makes you feel happy, interested, or excited, like movies, games, music, or sports
Unique - something or someone that is one-of-a-kind, special, and different from anything else
Long-term - something that takes a long period of time or has long-lasting effects
Common misconception
Everyone spends time online in the same way.
Each person explores the online world in their own, unique, way. We all have different interests and needs, and so we will all follow them in our own style.
Teacher tip
Create a safe space by using the ground rules so pupils can talk about their online time without fear or judgement or punishment. To keep young people safe, they must feel able to talk about their online experiences openly and without shame.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
a person who makes something to share online
taking notice of someone or something
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
any time spent on a device with a screen, e.g. phone, computer, laptop
Q2.What should you do if you see something concerning online?
Q3.True or false? Everything we read online is true.
Q4.What is the name given to someone who witnesses online bullying but does nothing to stop it?
Q5.We should use the internet in __________.
Q6.Which of the following is a healthy choice?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definition.
to talk, play, or spend time with friends, family or new people
something that takes a long period of time or has long-lasting effects
anything that makes you feel happy, interested, or excited
something or someone that is different from anything else
Q2.True or false? Everyone spends time online in the same way.
Q3.Which of these online activities are productive rather than just entertaining?
Q4.Watching lots of short videos can make our brains addicted to releases.
Q5.Match the online activity with the negative effect it can have.
reduces focus
poor night's sleep
ignore other responsibilities
Q6.Which of these online activities are harmful in the long-term?
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To help you plan your 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: How I spend my time online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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