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The joys of the online world

I can describe my favourite things online.

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The joys of the online world

I can describe my favourite things online.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The internet can be a fun place.
  2. The internet can help us learn.
  3. The internet can bring opportunities.
  4. We all like different things in the online world.

Keywords

  • Opportunity - the chance to try something new that could lead to good things

  • Positive - something good, exciting or joyful

Common misconception

The internet only exists for fun.

Although online spaces can be fun, exciting or engaging, it also provides us with opportunities to learn, develop and grow.


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Ask pupils to make a mindmap exploring the things that bring them joy online and discuss it as a class.
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Equipment

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:content creator,a person who makes something to share online

a person who makes something to share online

Correct Answer:motivation,the reason why someone does something

the reason why someone does something

Correct Answer:influencer,a person who uses social media to influence their followers

a person who uses social media to influence their followers

Q2.
What statement about the content we see online is accurate?
We can believe everything we see online.
Disinformation can only appear in written form.
Correct answer: We should verify the information we see on social media.
Smart people can't be fooled by fake news.
Q3.
If this is the definition then what is the word? 'Being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated.'
discrimination
dynamics
boundaries
Correct answer: respect
Q4.
Negative or harmful content that we see online can lead to in real life.
Correct Answer: prejudice, discrimination, harm, issues
Q5.
Which of the following best describes an echo chamber?
a state where we can see lots of different ideas
when you're actively searching for different perspectives
Correct answer: only looking at or engaging with content you already agree with
engaging in meaningful discussions with people about important topics
Q6.
Sadie has seen that someone she knows has been posting and sharing harmful content online and engaging in cyberbullying someone else at school. What should she do?
Ignore it, it doesn't affect her.
Correct answer: Speak to a trusted adult at school or at home.
Retaliate and bully her friend back to show her it's not nice.
Correct answer: Report and block the account so she doesn't have to see the harmful content.

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:opportunity,the chance to try something new that could lead to good things

the chance to try something new that could lead to good things

Correct Answer:positive,something good, exciting or joyful

something good, exciting or joyful

Correct Answer:online safety,being aware of the dangers or threats you could encounter when online

being aware of the dangers or threats you could encounter when online

Q2.
Which statements about the internet are correct?
Everyone uses the internet in the same way.
Correct answer: Everyone enjoys the internet in different ways.
The internet is only useful for entertainment.
The internet has very few positive opportunities.
Q3.
When can the internet be a positive place?
Correct answer: when it helps us to learn
Correct answer: when it is a part of a healthy balanced life
when it stops people connecting with others
when it traps you in echo chambers
Q4.
Which of the following are positive opportunities online?
Correct answer: finding meaningful work
posting hurtful content
Correct answer: learning new skills
watching lots of funny videos
Q5.
Although the internet can be a positive space, we can still encounter things.
Correct Answer: harmful, scary, upsetting, worrying, negative
Q6.
What is missing from the list of ways the internet be a positive place? Access information, connection, opportunities, education, raising awareness and ...
Correct answer: self-expression
selfishness
self-conscious
self-control