Digital Abuse

Digital abuse includes harmful behavior online such as threats, harassment, or unwanted contact. This module helps educators teach students to recognize unsafe behavior, set boundaries, and find support.

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Aim of the Module

To help students recognize harmful online behavior, understand that boundaries matter, and know the steps they can take to get support and stay safe.

Learning Objectives

  • Define digital abuse in age-appropriate, supportive terms.
  • Recognize warning signs and unhealthy online behaviors.
  • Practice safe help-seeking and reporting steps.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify behaviors that cross boundaries or cause harm.
  • Use simple safety steps like blocking or reporting.
  • Know trusted adults and support channels to reach out to.
Module Content
Part 1

Misinformation

3 Steps 1 Material 1 Video

Goal: Help students understand what misinformation is, what motivates people to do it and how to recognise it.

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What is Misinformation?

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Use this video to spark discussion about online spaces students already use, from learning platforms to games and messaging apps. Pause for quick reflections on where students spend time online.

Part 2

Disinformation

4 Steps 1 Video

Goal: Help students understand what disinformation is, the motivations behind it and how to recognise it.

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What is Disinformation?

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Use this video to spark discussion about online spaces students already use, from learning platforms to games and messaging apps. Pause for quick reflections on where students spend time online.

Part 3

Cyber Bullying

3 Steps 1 Material 1 Video

Goal: Help students understand what cyber bullying is, the motivations behind it and how to recognise it.

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What is Cyber Bullying?

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Use this video to spark discussion about online spaces students already use, from learning platforms to games and messaging apps. Pause for quick reflections on where students spend time online.

Part 4

Stranger Danger

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Goal: Help students understand what stranger danger is, the motivations behind it and how to recognise it.

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Part 5

Influencers

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Goal: Help students understand what influencers are and what motivates them.

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  • Scenarios: Examples of Influencers Posts That Are Potentially Harmful and Not Harmful

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Social Media Influencers

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Use this video to spark discussion about online spaces students already use, from learning platforms to games and messaging apps. Pause for quick reflections on where students spend time online.

Part 6

How Can We Deal With the Behaviour of Digital Abusers?

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Goal: Help students to know what they can do to protect themselves from digital abuse.

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