eSafety Lesson 1 – Intro to eSafety

eSafety Starter - Discuss Are you a user of social networking sites? Like or Dislike

eSafety Lesson Overview Objectives To understand what esafety is about and why its important To be able to understand a range of dangers of being online in particular for young people OutcomesTime Task 1Discussion – Why is e-safety being taught in school around the world and what does it mean to you. Task 2In groups Identify your use of the internet and potential dangers. Task 3Debate: Groups can be paired up and debate the issues listed.

eSafety Task 1 – Discussion Discuss in Groups: – Why is eSafety being taught in schools around the world. – What does it mean to you. – What are the potential dangers of being online. Share your Groups findings with the rest of the class – Why is it so important pupils are educated about being safe online.

eSafety Task 2 – Your use of the Internet In groups Identify your use of the internet and potential dangers. – copy this table on to paper. Your use of the InternetPotential Dangers

eSafety Task 3 – Debate (Group Vs Group) 1.Should users be responsible for their own safety online? 2.Should the age restrictions on social networking sites be higher? 3.Should parents take more responsibility and be able to monitor youngsters use of the internet? 4.Do youngsters really need eSafety lessons?

eSafety Task 3 – Write down the main points from the Debate Should users be responsible for their own safety online? Should the age restrictions on social networking sites be higher? Should parents take more responsibility and be able to monitor youngsters use of the internet? Do youngsters really need eSafety lessons? What else do you think needs to be in place to improve awareness of esafety issues.

eSafety Plenary – Refer to the Lesson Objectives Plenary Task (Q&A) Each member of the class has to either give positive advice to stay safe online or provide a potential danger. Objectives To understand what esafety is about and why its important To be able to understand a range of dangers of being online in particular for young people