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Level 10 - Internet Safety
Level 10 - Internet Safety
Impact on quality of life, physical and mental health and relationships
Impact on quality of life, physical and mental health and relationships
I can critically evaluate what I am doing online, why I am doing it, and how long I am spending online.
I can consider the quality versus quantity of my online activity.
I can assess whether I am actually enjoying being online or if I am doing it out of habit, peer pressure, or fear of missing out.
I can understand that spending too much time online can lead to less time for other activities, which might make me physically inactive.
I can explore how excessive social media use can impact my anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
I can recognise that isolation and loneliness can affect me and understand the importance of talking to an adult and seeking support.
I can find out where to get help if I need it.
L/O - To Understand and evaluate the impact of quality of life, including physical and mental health, as well as relationships when online
1) Students to create a personal “Technology Use Plan” that includes:
A daily or weekly schedule with allocated screen time for yourself, sibling or a younger student. Please make sure you indicate the audience.
Strategies they will use to ensure a healthy balance of online and offline activities.
A reflection on how they feel their plan will impact their quality of life, health, and relationships.
1. Introduction to the Impact of Technology
1. Introduction to the Impact of Technology
Discussion Starter: Begin with a question: “How many hours a day do you think you spend on your phone, computer, or gaming?” Allow students to share their estimates.
Objective Discussion: Explain that today’s lesson will focus on how our use of technology can affect our quality of life, physical and mental health, and relationships.
Overview: Briefly discuss how technology is a powerful tool that, while beneficial, can also have negative effects if not used mindfully.
2. Presentation: How Technology Affects Our Lives
Quality of Life:
Positive Impacts: Discuss how technology can enhance quality of life by providing access to information, entertainment, education, and social connections.
Negative Impacts: Explain how excessive use of technology can lead to issues like poor sleep quality, reduced physical activity, and decreased productivity.
Physical Health:
Sedentary Lifestyle: Discuss how too much screen time can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle, leading to issues such as obesity, poor posture, and eye strain.
Sleep Disruption: Explain how screen time, especially before bed, can interfere with sleep patterns and overall health.
Mental Health:
Social Media Pressure: Discuss how social media can impact self-esteem, cause anxiety, and lead to comparison with others.
Addiction: Explain the concept of digital addiction and how constant notifications, gaming, or social media can lead to compulsive behavior.
Relationships:
Positive Aspects: Talk about how technology can help maintain relationships, especially with people who live far away.
Negative Aspects: Discuss how overuse of technology can lead to isolation, reduced face-to-face interaction, and misunderstandings in communication.
Interactive Element: Show short video clips or statistics related to the impact of technology on health and relationships, encouraging students to reflect on their own usage.
Online safety
L/O - To learn how to stay safe online by protecting personal information and recognising online threats
Online reputation
L/O To understand how to manage and protect your online reputation by monitoring your digital footprint and making positive online choices
Big Data
L/O To learn what Big Data is and how it is used
Right to privacy
L/O To understand the right to privacy and how it applies to personal data and digital information
Data protection
L/O To understand the principles of data protection and how to safeguard personal information
Fake news
L/O - To learn how to spot fake news and check if information is true
Illegal content
L/O - To learn what illegal content is and how to avoid it online
Right to access
L/O - To Understand the right to access information and how to exercise it
The bubble
L/O - To Learn what an online bubble is and how it shapes what you see
Protecting myself online
L/O - Learn how to stay safe online and protect your personal information
How and when to seek support
I can identify trusted adults in my community, such as parents, teachers, and school staff.
I can access support from my school, the police, and organisations like the National Crime Agency's Click CEOP reporting service, Childline, and the Internet Watch Foundation.
I can report cybercrime, fraud, and suspicious online activity through organisations such as Action Fraud and the Advertising Standards Authority.
I can report inappropriate contact or content on various platforms and apps.
L/O - To Understand how and when to seek support online for help and advice
1) Students to create a personal “Support Plan” that includes:
A list of trusted adults they can talk to.
Steps they would take if they encountered different online safety issues.
Information on online support services they can contact if needed.
Extended Task:
Personal Reflection Essay:
Personal Reflection Essay:
Topic: "A Time When I Needed to Seek Help Online"
Description: Students write a reflective essay about a situation (real or hypothetical) where they felt uncomfortable or unsafe online and how they would handle it, including who they would seek help from and why.
Objective: Encourage personal reflection and critical thinking about the importance of seeking support.
2) Create an Online Safety poster for CEOP, the target audience is KS2:
Trusted Adults: Emphasise the importance of talking to parents, guardians, or teachers when they encounter an issue online.
School Support: Discuss school resources such as counselors, teachers, and the school’s online safety policies.
Online Support Services: Introduce students to reputable online support services and helplines (e.g., Childline, local cyber safety organisations).
Reporting Mechanisms: Explain how to report inappropriate content or cyberbullying on social media platforms and other websites.
Self-Care: Discuss the importance of taking care of their mental health and well-being when dealing with online issues.
Create an Online Safety Poster: Students design a poster that encourages peers to seek support when dealing with online issues, including tips and resources.
3) Create a new logo for Internet Safety (i.e. CEOP)
2) Watch the 3 videos and complete the worksheets
4) Watch the video and complete the worksheets
6) Watch the video and complete the worksheets
8) Watch the video and complete the worksheets
Connected World
Is the media a good influence in our life’s?
How can being online impact my life?
Key learning points
Key learning points
There are positive and negative ways to use the internet.
Going online can be part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
We need to get a balance of joy, sleep, socialising, exercise and learning.
Some people use the internet in an unhealthy way.
The internet can give people the chance to find community.
Keywords
Keywords
Socialise - to talk or spend time with friends, family or new people
Balance - to have good health in all aspects of your life
Unhealthy - something that is harmful to our health
Common misconception
Common misconception
There is no healthy way to use the internet.
The internet can form part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle if used in the right way. Putting limits on the use of certain apps, or ensuring other responsiblities are completed before going online can make internet use more purposeful.
Key learning points
Key learning points
Social media enables us to stay in touch with people around the world.
Social media can make comparison with the lives of others easy.
Social media can distort our sense of what is normal.
Other people's social media feeds can look better than reality.
Unhealthy online activity can lead to mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression and addiction.
Keywords
Keywords
Distort - to twist or change to reality
Mental health - the health of our minds and emotions
Compare - to look at how similar or different we are to someone else
Common misconception
Common misconception
What we see on social media is a reflection of people's real lives and experiences.
Social media feeds can distort our knowledge of what is real because people can curate their feeds to only feature the best moments of their lives.
Key learning points
Key learning points
Social media can be a powerful force to help people organise events and share news quickly.
People are more likely to believe misinformation if it is shared by someone they know and trust.
Online misinformation can lead to discrimination and hatred that affects communities.
Keywords
Keywords
Community - a group of people brought together by shared beliefs, attitudes, interests or location
Discrimination - when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or beliefs
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong
Echo chamber - a place or situation where people only hear ideas they already agree with, so their beliefs are repeated and not challenged
Common misconception
Common misconception
Misinformation is easy to spot.
Misinformation is difficult to spot because it is designed to manipulate our emotions. It may be produced by sites that look real.
Key learning points
Key learning points
Due to people being biased, the internet is also biased.
Search engines and some AI tools can copy bias found in society.
Some people might feel unrepresented online.
Keywords
Keywords
Bias - an assumption that influences how you act
Representation - the amount that certain types of people are seen, shown and celebrated
Self-esteem - how we value and perceive ourselves
Common misconception
Common misconception
The things we experience online do not affect us in real life.
What we experience online can have a real impact on our lives and shape our perspectives.
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