Online relationships
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how online communications can impact relationships and how to communicate safely online.
Key learning points
- Relationships happen both online and offline.
- The way we communicate online can be different to offline.
- We can be overwhelmed by social media and online communication.
- We need to be careful when we communicate with new people online.
- Some people use manipulation tactics online.
Keywords
Overwhelming - the feeling of not being able to cope with the amount of activity or information a person is exposed to
Manipulation - influencing someone’s emotions to make them do something
Hacking - to gain unauthorised access to data in a system or computer
Common misconception
If an online profile has a photograph, or if a link is sent from a friend's email, then the information is trustworthy.
Catfishing is when people use other people's images to create a fake profile. Email accounts can also be hacked without people realising. Therefore, we can't always trust information online just because it comes from a friend.
Teacher tip
Making reference to popular or current social media platforms can help provide a more realistic context for these conversations.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Misinformation is ...
Q2.The internet is a global that connects billions of computers and other digital devices.
Q3.Match the features of being safe online to their descriptions.
Q4.Technological devices can include ...
Q5.Not all advice on social media can be because some people will show bias.
Q6.A sign that a post about advertising a product is unreliable might be that ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1. can be a victim of fraud online.
Q2.Which of the following options should you take if you are sent an email from an unknown address asking you to click on a link?
Q3.Extortion is when someone ...
Q4.The police help if you are scammed online.
Q5.Which of the following statements are correct?
Q6.Match the word to the correct definition.
To help you plan your 10 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Online relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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