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From the time of this post, recent estimates suggested there were approx 1 million children, young people and families across the UK without adequate access to new technology or the internet at home. The BBC highlighted the issue in their Make a Difference campaign where they encouraged people to donate devices to those who need them.
‘Make a Difference’ is a virtual notice board which encourages people to have an active and positive influence in their communities. During the coronavirus lockdown it helped organisations and individuals share their details with those that needed support. The campaign made use of bulletins, podcasts and local radio enabling people to upload audios, videos and images to share their stories of life during the pandemic.
The digital divide became more evident during the pandemic. Whilst most young people are totally at ease with new technology and having lessons via PC, tablet or mobile phone, not every child had access to technology or the internet. There was always a risk that some would fall behind their peers or drop out of school altogether.
The BBC’s Make a Difference campaign continues to close the digital gap. We can all play our part in bridging the digital divide by donating any unwanted equipment to those that really need it.
IT and New Media Resources
Personal Safety in Cyberspace
This pack looks at the dangers of online grooming, malicious software, webcams, cyberbullying and scams.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2023
- Pages: 73
IT and New Media Lesson Plans
After COVID-19 — IT/Social Media
A lesson plan that looks at IT and social media and their uses during the coronavirus lockdown.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2020
- Last revised: 2021
- Pages: 15
Media Literacy — Part 1
This covers skills linked to media literacy including definitions and handouts for the classroom.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 17
Netiquette
A lesson plan on netiquette and the different ways of behaving online.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 10
Phishing Scams
A lesson plan on phishing and the different types of phishing scams used online.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2021
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 15
Safety in Cyberspace
This lesson plan examines the dangers of the internet and how to stay safe on the web.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2019
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 14
Social Media — The Pros and Cons
A lesson plan on social media. It goes into the benefits of social media as well as social media safety.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2018
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 18
Free IT and New Media Resources
Putting Our Photographs Online
Uploading our images can land us into all sorts of problems. Who owns them once they're online? Can they be protected? This free resource covers these questions.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 6
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What is Fake News?
How do we distinguish between real news and fake news? How are misinformation and untrue rumours spread through the media? Download this free pack to find out.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 7
Free Download