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Digital Citizenship for Secondary Learners (UK)

Engage learners to think critically, participate responsibly and take ownership of their digital lives.

Build online resilience with our easy-to-use lessons, which include videos, exercises and activities that empower young people with responsible real-world practices as they participate online. Materials are included for parents and carers within every lesson. Browse our digital citizenship resources for secondary learners below.

Review our Digital Citizenship Year 1-13 Progression document for implementation support. This document outlines our content and how it aligns with the Education for a Connected World framework.

Number Of Lessons
42
Intro Video
Digital Citizenship in the UK
Educator Video

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Media Balance & Well-Being
Finding Balance in a Digital World (UK)
How do we balance digital media use in our lives?
Age
11–12
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
Don't Feed the Phish (UK)
How can you protect yourself from phishing?
Age
11–12
Time
45 mins.
Digital Footprint & Identity
Who Are You Online? (UK)
What are the benefits and drawbacks of presenting yourself in different ways online?
Age
11–12
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Video
Relationships & Communication
Chatting Safely Online (UK)
How do you chat safely with people you meet online?
Age
11–12
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Video
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Digital Drama Unplugged (UK)
How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far?
Age
11–12
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
News & Media Literacy
Finding Credible News (UK)
How do we find credible information on the internet?
Age
11–12
Time
45 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
My Media Use: A Personal Challenge (UK)
What is your strategy for finding media balance?
Age
12–13
Time
55 mins.
Privacy & Security
Big, Big Data (UK)
How do companies collect and use data about you?
Age
12–13
Time
45 mins.
Digital Footprint & Identity
The Power of Digital Footprints (UK)
How might our digital footprints shape our future?
Age
12–13
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Video
Relationships & Communication
My Social Media Life (UK)
How does social media affect our relationships?
Age
12–13
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Video
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying (UK)
How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?
Age
12–13
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
News & Media Literacy
Copyright and Fair Dealing (UK)
What rights to fair dealing do you have as a creator?
Age
12–13
Time
50 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
Digital Media and Your Brain (UK)
How does digital media try to hook you and what can you do about it?
Age
13–14
Time
45 mins.
Privacy & Security
Being Aware of What You Share (UK)
How can you protect your privacy when you're online?
Age
13–14
Time
50 mins.
Digital Footprint & Identity
Social Media and Digital Footprints: Our Responsibilities (UK)
How does using social media affect our digital footprints?
Age
13–14
Time
55 mins.
Includes
Video
Relationships & Communication
Sexting and Relationships (UK)
What are the risks and potential consequences of sexting?
Age
13–14
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Video
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Responding to Online Hate Speech (UK)
How should you respond to online hate speech?
Age
13–14
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
News & Media Literacy
This Just in! (UK)
How should we react to breaking news?
Age
13–14
Time
45 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
My Digital Life Is Like… (UK)
What is the role of digital media in our lives?
Age
14–15
Time
40 mins.
Privacy & Security
The Big Data Dilemma (UK)
What are the potential impacts of online tracking and what are your privacy rights?
Age
14–15
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
Digital Footprint & Identity
Protecting Online Reputations (UK)
How can you respect the privacy of others online?
Age
14–15
Time
50 mins.
Relationships & Communication
Chatting and Red Flags (UK)
How can you tell when an online relationship is risky?
Age
14–15
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
What You Send in "That Moment When…" (UK)
How can we act with empathy and positivity when we're online?
Age
14–15
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
News & Media Literacy
Hoaxes and Fakes (UK)
How can you avoid being fooled by fake videos and other information online?
Age
14–15
Time
50 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
Social Media and How You Feel (UK)
How does your social media use affect how you feel?
Age
15–16
Time
50 mins.
Privacy & Security
Risk Check for New Tech (UK)
What privacy risks do new technologies present and how do we decide if they're worth it?
Age
15–16
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
Digital Footprint & Identity
Curated Lives (UK)
How can I create a social media presence that represents the real me?
Age
15–16
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Video
Relationships & Communication
Rewarding Relationships (UK)
How can I make sure my relationships are healthy and positive?
Age
15–16
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Video
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Countering Hate Speech Online (UK)
How can we counter online hate speech and xenophobia?
Age
15–16
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Video
News & Media Literacy
Challenging Confirmation Bias (UK)
How can we challenge our own confirmation bias?
Age
15–16
Time
45 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
Can Media Be Addictive? (UK)
Are we addicted to our devices and, if so, are companies to blame?
Age
16–17
Time
60 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
How Young Is Too Young for Social Media? (UK)
At what age should people be allowed to use social media?
Age
16–17
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion Video
Digital Footprint & Identity
Who's Looking at Your Digital Footprint? (UK)
How can information you post online affect your future opportunities?
Age
16–17
Time
50 mins.
Relationships & Communication
Connecting with Digital Audiences (UK)
How can we use code-switching to enhance our communication with online audiences?
Age
16–17
Time
50 mins.
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Online Disinhibition and Cyberbullying (UK)
How does online disinhibition sometimes lead to cyberbullying?
Age
16–17
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
News & Media Literacy
Clicks for Cash (UK)
How does internet advertising contribute to the spread of disinformation?
Age
16–17
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
Media Balance & Well-Being
The Health Effects of Screen Time (UK)
Can screen time be bad for us?
Age
17–18
Time
35 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
Debating the Privacy Line (UK)
Should the government have access to all your social media and smartphone data?
Age
17–18
Time
55 mins.
Digital Footprint & Identity
The Change You Want to See (UK)
How can you create a digital footprint that showcases your purpose?
Age
17–18
Time
50 mins.
Relationships & Communication
We Are Civil Communicators (UK)
How can we communicate with civility online?
Age
17–18
Time
55 mins.
Includes
Video
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
The Consequences of Online Hate Speech (UK)
What should the consequences for online hate speech be?
Age
17–18
Time
50 mins.
Includes
Dilemma Discussion
News & Media Literacy
Filter Bubble Trouble (UK)
How can filter bubbles limit the information we're exposed to?
Age
17–18
Time
60 mins.