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Using my personal power online

I can describe the ways in which I have power online and explain how to use my power online responsibly.

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Using my personal power online

I can describe the ways in which I have power online and explain how to use my power online responsibly.

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Key learning points

  1. We have a lot of power in the online space to keep ourselves safe.
  2. Institutions might use our social media to find out more about us.
  3. We can use settings and online tools to control what we see and who can contact us.
  4. We can be positive and active bystanders to online abuse.
  5. Negative actions online can have a huge impact on others.

Keywords

  • Institution - a large official organisation, such as a college, university or hospital

  • Employer - a person or organisation that hires and pays people to work for them

  • Bystander - someone who witnesses something

Common misconception

What I post online is my business, it doesn't impact anyone else.

What you post online can affect others — it might hurt someone, spread misinformation, or damage your reputation. Once it’s out there, you can’t always take it back.


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Show some anonymised social media posts (some positive and some ambiguous / some negative) and evaluate what potential employers might think about the person posting / sharing them.
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Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
  • 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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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:influencer,a person who uses social media to influence behaviour of followers

a person who uses social media to influence behaviour of followers

Correct Answer:harass,to repeatedly annoy, bully or disturb someone

to repeatedly annoy, bully or disturb someone

Correct Answer:online persona,an identity people use online to shape the way people view them

an identity people use online to shape the way people view them

Q2.
Why might someone use an online persona?
Correct answer: to hide areas of their personality they don't want people to see
to show people who they really are in real life
Correct answer: to show a certain side of their personality
to be authentic with followers so they really know who you are
Q3.
Which of the following statements about social media are accurate?
Everyone has the same motivation for posting online.
Correct answer: Some people use social media as a way to influence other people.
People use social media as a way to have a more private life.
Correct answer: People use social media as a way to connect with family, friends and loved ones.
Q4.
Which of the following statements are an example of 'exclusion'?
repeatedly sending harmful messages to someone
making a fake profile to pretend to be someone else
Correct answer: leaving someone out of a group chat to upset them
following a person's activity on social media to find out where they are
Q5.
If used correctly, internet use can form part of a healthy, lifestyle.
Correct Answer: balanced
Q6.
Which of the following statements about social media are not accurate?
Correct answer: Social media can lead to improved body image and self-esteem.
Social media makes it easy for us to compare ourselves to others.
Correct answer: Everyone is helpful, constructive and kind online.
Some online spaces encourage toxic or harmful behaviour.

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:institution,a large official organisation, such as a university or hospital

a large official organisation, such as a university or hospital

Correct Answer:employer,a person or organisation that hires and pays people to work for them

a person or organisation that hires and pays people to work for them

Correct Answer:bystander,someone who witnesses something

someone who witnesses something

Q2.
Which statement about power online is accurate?
You have to have millions of followers to influence others online.
The things we post and share online can't influence others.
Correct answer: The things we share online can shape other people's ideas and opinions.
Q3.
We have the power online to influence others, find and share information, keep ourselves safe and find meaningful and fulfilling ...
Correct Answer: employment
Q4.
How might some employers use our social media?
to become our friend and interact with us
Correct answer: to learn more about our lives offline
to share or spread misinformation about us
Q5.
How can we ensure employers see us in a positive light online?
sharing funny things so they know we have a good sense of humour
Correct answer: considering how we want others to see us before we post anything
keeping everything we do online public, so that employers know we are honest
Q6.
Which of these actions are that of a passive bystander?
reporting a harmful account
Correct answer: ignoring online bullying
reaching out to a victim of harmful behaviour
liking the comments made by a bully