Being responsible for a safer online community
I can explain my role in promoting online safety and supporting others in reporting harmful content.
Being responsible for a safer online community
I can explain my role in promoting online safety and supporting others in reporting harmful content.
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Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 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 year 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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Explore more key stage 3 RSHE (PSHE) lessons from the Our online lives: How do I report and find support for things I see online? unit, dive into the full secondary RSHE (PSHE) curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
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
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