The impact of the internet on me
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the impacts of the internet, spot false information and explain risks of illegal online behaviours.
Key learning points
- The internet impacts us differently, with both positive and negative effects.
- Misinformation spreads easily online and can manipulate people unintentionally.
- Disinformation is deliberately false information designed to deceive and influence.
- We can identify unreliable sources by checking for bias, clickbait and paid promotions.
- Illegal online behaviours carry serious consequences including a criminal record, imprisonment and unlimited fines.
Keywords
Content - posts, videos, reels or articles posted online
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive; getting the facts wrong by mistake
Disinformation - articles, videos or images that are untrue and are designed to confuse or mislead us
Influence - the effect that somebody or something has on the way a person thinks or behaves
Common misconception
False information on the internet is always the same type.
There are different types of false information online, including misinformation and disinformation. Knowing the difference between these can help us to only share and engage with reliable and trustworthy content.
Teacher tip
It could be helpful to use examples of current events and news stories to illustrate the difference between misinformation and disinformation.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Online content refers to ...
Q2.What does WWW stand for at the start of a URL?
Q3.Social media algorithms show you content based on your past ...
Q4.Match the word to the correct definition.
an assumption that influences how you act
a situation where people only hear ideas they already agree with
sensationalised headlines designed to attract clicks to a website
Q5.What is an important reason for checking the source of online information?
Q6.Why is it important to understand how algorithms work on social media?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Misinformation refers to ...
Q2.Which of the following are ways to prevent being shown certain content online?
Q3.Match the word with the correct definition.
to have an effect on something
anything which is against the law to make, engage with or distribute
the effect that something has on the way a person thinks or behaves
Q4.Disinformation is ...
Q5.Which of the following statements are correct?
Q6.Which of the following are consequences of illegal online behaviours?
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