LESSON PLAN
Think Before You Post
TOPIC
DIGITAL IDENTITY
RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP
10-12 YEARS OLD
DURATION
30 MIN
OVERVIEW
This lesson teaches students the importance of thoughtful online sharing, emphasising the impact of digital posts on personal and others' digital footprints.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
Implement a plan for maintaining online responsibility, focusing on thoughtful digital interactions.
Evaluate the impact of online posts on personal and others' digital identities.
KEY CONCEPTS
About This Resource
Why Choose This Resource?
Ready-to-Use: Includes a downloadable Teacher’s Guide and Lesson Slides that work seamlessly together to save you time and effort.
Interactive and Engaging: Features hands-on activities for the whole classroom, encouraging active learning and creativity.
Classroom-Friendly: Designed for minimal preparation, making it perfect for busy teachers.
Flexible and Adaptable: Suitable for various class sizes and learning environments, with activities that can be tailored to your students’ needs.
Tips for Delivering a Great Lesson
Keep It Age-Appropriate: Use examples and language that resonate with this age group’s experiences, like games or social apps they’re familiar with.
Manage Time Effectively: The lesson is designed for 30 minutes, but you can expand it by allowing more sharing or discussion time.
Encourage Reflection: Use the wrap-up discussion to connect the activity to real-world digital safety practices and behaviors.
Create a Safe Space: Foster an open and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and creations.
About the Internet Independent Framework
This lesson is part of the Internet Independent Framework, a comprehensive curriculum designed to teach students critical digital skills and online safety. Aligned with global best practices, the framework provides guidance for educators to teach cyber safety, generative AI, and digital wellbeing. Explore the framework here.