Being responsible for a safer online community
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain my role in promoting online safety and supporting others in reporting harmful content.
Key learning points
- Reporting and supporting others makes digital spaces safer.
- Positive online behaviour can help prevent harm.
- Raising awareness and being an advocate can help others report concerns.
- Small actions can make a big difference in online safety.
Keywords
Advocate - a person who speaks up to protect others
Bystander - someone who witnesses something
Common misconception
It's not my responsibility to make the internet safer; someone else, like an adult, will do it for me.
Online safety is a shared responsibility for all internet users. Platforms have community guidelines and rules, and moderators work to remove harmful content, but they rely on users to report issues and promote positive behaviour.
Teacher tip
You may wish to adapt this lesson to include platforms used in your school setting.
Content guidance
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.If you report something online, it may be reviewed by a ...
Q2.What can happen after someone is reported for posting harmful content online?
Q3.Jaffa has reported harmful content online, but nothing has changed. Why is it important Jaffa continues to report harmful content?
Q4.What else should you do besides reporting harmful behaviour online?
Q5.While researching for a project, Amina sees a post spreading false information about a local refugee centre. The comments include insults and threats. Should Amina consider this harmful content?
Q6.Match each action to its correct explanation.
might lead to the platform issuing bans and warnings
helps you get support and stay safe
stops the person from being able to contact you again on the platform
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term to the definition.
someone who witnesses something
a person who speaks up to protect others and promote safety
in this context, rules set by online platforms to keep users safe
Q2.Platforms have rules, and moderators work to remove content, but they rely on users to report issues and promote positive online behaviours.
Q3.How does reporting harmful content help the wider online community?
Q4.What is one way you can help keep online spaces a safer space?
Q5.Why might sharing advice about reporting harmful content be helpful to others in your online community?
Q6.Clara notices that someone in her online gaming group is repeatedly posting rude comments. She's not sure if reporting it will really help, but she’s thinking about it. What should she remember?
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Being responsible for a safer online community, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Being responsible for a safer online community, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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