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  • Year 10

Obsessive online behaviours (Part 2)

In this lesson we will learn about obsessive online behaviour. We will look trolling, how to deal with trolling and the impact this can have on you and other people. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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  • Year 10

Obsessive online behaviours (Part 2)

In this lesson we will learn about obsessive online behaviour. We will look trolling, how to deal with trolling and the impact this can have on you and other people. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Key learning points

  1. Understanding what is meant by 'trolling' online
  2. Advice for dealing with 'trolling'
  3. Identifying what online behaviour constitutes 'trolling' and its impact on those affected

Content guidance

  • Contains distressing content.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following could you miss out on by spending too much time on Social Media?

Correct answer: Fitness.
Correct answer: Human interaction.
Online videos.

Q2.
What is FOMO?

Fear of Massive Obstructions.
Correct answer: Fear of Missing Out.
Fear of Moving Out.

Q3.
What is dopamine?

A chemical the body produces when angry.
Correct answer: A chemical the body produces when happy.
A chemical the body produces when sad.

Q4.
What is addiction?

Correct answer: A persistent, compulsive dependence on a substance or activity.
Being angry about wanting something.
Hating something.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is trolling?

Having an argument with a friend online.
Sending explicit images.
Correct answer: Where somebody starts conflict with another person or group over and over.

Q2.
Why could someone become a troll? (There may be multiple answers).

Correct answer: Attention seeking.
Correct answer: Jealousy.
Someone being nice to them.

Q3.
How could you avoid being a troll?

Make yourself anonymous
Only send abusive posts to friends
Correct answer: Think before you post and don't post anything abusive

Q4.
What can you do to minimise a negative digital footprint? (There may be multiple answers).

Correct answer: Don't swear online.
Correct answer: Make sure you keep a record of the accounts you have.
Remove yourself from social media.

Q5.
What is a danger of leaving a negative digital footprint?

Being banned from social media.
Computer breaking.
Correct answer: Trouble finding employment.