Lesson video

Hi, I'm Miss Kumar and I'm really pleased that you've chosen to learn with me today.

Today's lesson is called "Deciding who to trust online" and it's taken from our unit "Media Influence: How do I keep myself safe online?".

There might be some parts of today's lesson that you find upsetting or uncomfortable.

We really recommend that you do this lesson with a trusted adult.

If at any point you do feel upset or uncomfortable, please stop the video and speak to your trusted adult.

The outcome for today's lesson is, I can describe what content can be found online and explain if influencers are trustworthy.

Before we begin any learning, let's remind ourselves of those all important ground rules.

Laura reminds us to listen to others.

We must make sure that we have our best listening ears on and that we take turns when we speak.

Jacob reminds us, no judgement.

This should be a safe space for us to talk, and we mustn't make anyone feel silly for what they say.

Andeep reminds us to respect privacy.

If people share things in the lesson, we mustn't go and talk about it outside of the class.

And finally, Izzy reminds us to choose your level of participation.

If you don't want to answer a question, that's absolutely fine.

Nobody should be put on the spot.

Throughout the lesson today, you'll see that there are some words in bold black font.

These are keywords.

Let's have a quick look at today's keywords and what they mean.

Content.

Content is posts, videos, reels, and articles put online by a content creator.

Content creator.

This is someone who makes things to be posted online.

Influencer.

An influencer is a person who is famous or trying to get famous online.

And stranger.

A stranger is someone we do not know well or at all.

Today's lesson is split into three parts.

Let's start with part one, what content can be found online? The internet is a bit like a giant library with lots and lots of information.

People can use digital devices to go on the internet and look at content online.

Digital devices might include things like smartphones, laptops, or tablets.

Time for our first check for understanding.

I wonder if you can fill in the missing word.

People can use digital devices to look at blank online.

You can pause the video to have a think and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answer is content.

People can use digital devices to look at content online.

Well done if you got that correct.

Some people might enjoy looking at photos online.

Izzy says, "Dolphins are my favourite animals so I like looking at photos of them." Some people might enjoy looking at videos online.

Jun says, "I watch videos about baking because I like making cakes with my dad." And you can see on the left hand side there's a picture of a tablet and it's got some eggs in a bowl with some instructions above.

It says "Step 2: Next, crack the eggs into a bowl." That's a recipe video that's helpful when you are cooking.

Some people might enjoy playing games online.

Sam says, "I find it relaxing to play games online after school sometimes." Can you name the online content being viewed? You've got three images, A, B, and C.

You can pause the video to have a think and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answers are A, videos, B, photos, and C, games.

Well done if you got those correct.

Some people might enjoy listening to music online.

Alex says, "I enjoy listening to music to unwind before I go to sleep." Some people might enjoy messaging friends or family online.

Jacob says, "Sending messages to people that we know and trust can be a fun way to keep in touch." However, Jacob's also got some very important advice, "Always remember to ask your trusted adults before you message anyone." Some examples of online content include A, messages, B, music, or C, real books.

You can pause the video to have a think and just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answers are A and B.

Messages and music are both online content.

Well done if you got that correct.

That brings us to the first task for today's lesson, Task A.

With a partner, discuss the answer to Andeep's question.

Give three examples of content in your answer.

Andeep says, "The internet is a big place.

What sort of content can be found online?" You can pause the video to carry out the task, and when you are ready to hear some answers, just press play.

Your answers might have included: People can find lots of different content online such as photos, videos, games, music, and messages.

Well done if your answers were along those lines.

That brings us to the second part of today's lesson, why do people create online content? People create content online for other people to enjoy or learn something from.

Someone that produces or makes content to be shared online is called a content creator.

Henry is an example of a content creator.

He says, "Some people might create content for fun.

Others like me make content as part of their job." True or false? People that create online content are called content creators.

You can pause the video to have a quick think, and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answer is true.

Some content creators might post funny content to make people laugh.

Some content creators might share their hobbies or their interests.

Holly, who is another content creator, says, "I collect trainers and like to show people my latest pairs online." Time for another check for understanding.

Some content creators might post funny videos to, A, share their hobbies or interests, B, make people feel sad, or C, make people laugh.

You can pause the video to have a think and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answer is C, to make people laugh.

Well done if you got that correct.

Some content creators might want to share information to help other people to learn new skills.

For example, Aarnav says, "I look at content, which teaches me how to do skateboarding tricks." Some content creators might post content as a part of their job.

You may remember Henry from earlier on.

He says, "I work for someone that makes bicycles.

If I talk about them online and people buy them, we all make money." There are also content creators that might just want to share their opinions, which means they share what they think.

In this example below, you can see that a content creator is sharing their opinion about a football team.

They've said, "Oak FC are a rubbish football team." I don't know if you've noticed, but this content creator is anonymous, that means we can't tell who they are or their identity.

It might be that they're hiding who they are because they're saying something that's not very kind.

True or false? Some content creators want to share information to help others to learn new skills.

You can pause the video to have a think and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answer is true.

Well done if you got that right.

That brings us to the second task for today's lesson, Task B.

Label the images on this mind map about why people create content online.

Going from left to right, we've got a laughing emoji, a skateboarder, a pair of trainers, someone that we don't know or someone anonymous that's saying something, and a bicycle.

All of these images have been on the slides, so you are able to go back and double check.

Pause the video to do the task, and then just press play when you're ready to see the answers.

How did you get on? Let's have a look at the answers together.

Your answers could include to make people laugh, to teach skills, to share hobbies or interests, to share opinions, or it's their job.

Well done if your answers were along those lines.

Let's move on to the third and final part of today's lesson, can I trust online influencers? Some people are online influencers.

Holly and Henry are two examples of online influencers that will come across in today's lesson.

These people are usually famous.

That means that lots of people know who they are, or they're trying to get famous for sharing online content.

Let's have a quick check for understanding.

People that are famous for sharing online content are called, A, online investigators, B, online instruments, or C, online influencers.

You can pause the video to have a think and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answer is C.

Well done if you got that correct.

When people follow influencers online, it might seem like they know them.

However, it's really important to remember that influencers are strangers because we do not know them in person or face-to-face.

I wonder if you can fill in the missing word.

Influencers are blank because we do not know them in person.

Pause the video to have a think.

Just press play when you're ready to move on.

The missing word was strangers.

Influencers are strangers because we do not know them in person.

The content that influencers share can change the way that we think or behave.

Let's take a look at our anonymous content creator from earlier on.

This anonymous content creator that's someone that doesn't want us to know who they are had written, "Oak FC are a rubbish football team." Andeep now says, "I don't want to support Oak FC anymore if this influencer thinks they're rubbish." Sadly, what the content creator has said has changed the way that Andeep thinks.

True or false? Online influencers do not change the way we think or behave.

Pause the video, have a think, and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answer is false.

Have a think about why.

Online influencers might share content that can change the way we think or behave.

Well done if you got that correct.

It can be difficult to know if we can trust what influencers tell us.

Let's have a look at the content that Henry has created.

On your screen, hopefully, you can see a picture of a bike, and above the bike, there's a picture of Henry saying, this is the best bike ever.

Some influencers like Henry might get paid money to say that something is really good.

Remember, Henry works for someone that makes bikes.

If Henry says a bike is really good, people might buy the bikes and then Henry makes lots of money.

That does mean though, that Henry, like other influencers, might not always tell the truth.

Sometimes they might pretend that something is better than it is.

For example, if a bike wasn't very good, if Henry tells people the bike isn't very good, people won't want to buy the bike, so it's better to pretend and say that it's brilliant so that Henry gets paid.

Many influencers online are good role models.

Here's an influencer telling us that regular exercise is important, and that is true.

These positive role models might share information about how to keep healthy or even help us to learn new skills.

Sadly, not all influencers are good role models.

Let's take a look at this anonymous influencer.

"Reading isn't good for our brains.

We shouldn't have to read at school." Sometimes, some influencers might share the wrong information.

Some might even tell lies about people or other things to try and make us agree with them.

Sam gives some good advice.

She says, "Always talk to a trusted adult if you are unsure about anything online.

Our trusted adults can help us decide if we should trust an influencer or not." True or false? Online influencers always tell the truth.

You can pause the video to have a think and then just press play when you're ready to move on.

The answer is false.

I wonder if you can remember why.

Influencers might not always tell the truth.

Some might be paid to say something is really good, so they might not always be honest.

That brings us to the third and final task of today's lesson, task C.

Answer Izzy's question below.

Give one reason for your answer.

Izzy comes across a post from influencer Holly.

In the post, Holly has shared a photograph of some shoes, and she's put "Best shoes ever! Buy them now!" Izzy asks, "Can I trust what this influencer is saying? Who can I check with if I'm not sure?" You can pause the video to have a think and then just press play when you're ready to see the answers.

How did you get on? Let's have a look at the answers together.

Your answer might have included: some influencers might be paid to say something is good so they might not always tell the truth or they might say something is better than it is.

Influencers are strangers, trusted adults can help us decide if we should trust an influencer or not.

Well done if your answers were along those lines.

You've reached the end of today's lesson.

Before we finish, let's take a quick look at today's lesson summary.

Many people enjoy lots of different content online, such as photos, videos, games, music, and messages.

Content creators might make content because they want to make people laugh, share their hobbies, teach new skills, share their opinions, or because it is their job.

Influencers are strangers on the internet who make content to change the way we think or behave.

It can be difficult to know if influencers are telling the truth, so we must always talk to our trusted adults to be sure.

Well done on all your hard work today.

I hope that you've learned something helpful, and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

If you need any more support or guidance with anything that you've learned today, please make sure that you speak to your trusted adult.

Together with your trusted adult, you can also find more information at the following websites.

Childline.

This is a website and phone line which is able to offer confidential advice and support.

CEOP.

CEOP helps protect children from online abuse and exploitation.

Internet Matters.

Internet Matters teaches children and parents how to stay safe and happy online while using the internet.

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