Stay Safe, Stay Smart: Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Mobile Phones

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Stay Safe, Stay Smart: Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Mobile Phones

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the importance of e-safety and be able to identify potential dangers associated with mobile phone usage.

What do you already know about e-safety and the dangers of mobile phones?

Introduction

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives, but do you know the potential risks they can pose? Let's explore e-safety and the dangers of mobile phones.

What is E-Safety?

E-Safety refers to staying safe while using electronic devices and the internet. It involves protecting personal information, avoiding cyberbullying, and being aware of online scams.

Potential Dangers of Mobile Phones

Mobile phones can expose us to cyberbullying, sexting, online predators, and excessive screen time. We need to be aware of these dangers to protect ourselves.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying involves using technology to harass, intimidate, or humiliate others. It can happen through messages, social media, or online forums.

Sexting

Sexting is sending or receiving explicit messages, photos, or videos. It can have serious consequences, including the spread of personal content without consent.

Online Predators

Online predators are individuals who use the internet to exploit and harm others, especially children and teenagers. They manipulate victims and may attempt to meet them in person.

Excessive Screen Time

Spending excessive time on mobile phones can lead to physical and mental health issues, such as eye strain, sleep disturbances, and reduced social interaction.

Protecting Yourself

To stay safe, avoid sharing personal information online, use strong passwords, be cautious of unknown contacts, and report any suspicious activities to trusted adults.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.