Being Connected: Using Media for Good

• Online positivity.

• This KS3 resource bundle on Responsible Media Makers and Good Digital Citizenship supports students in understanding safe, respectful, and positive online behaviour aligned with the England National Curriculum for Computing, English, and Citizenship.

• It focuses on developing critical digital literacy skills, including managing digital footprints, recognising misinformation, protecting privacy, and using media to foster positive communities.

• The teaching materials incorporate key vocabulary such as responsible digital citizen, media creator, and online reputation, while addressing common misconceptions about online safety.

• Ideal for educators seeking to promote online positivity and ethical media use, this bundle encourages active digital citizenship through engaging activities, discussion prompts, and cross-curricular objectives.

• It draws on the First News Media & Information Literacy Framework to help students critically evaluate and contribute responsibly to digital environments, enhancing their communication and media literacy skills.

• England.

• To know how to be a responsible media maker and information provider.

• To know how to use media and the internet for good citizenship.

• Reflect on how pupils can be active, responsible creators online rather than just passive consumers.

• Explore how to create and share things online that help make the internet a better place.

• Encourage thinking about how media and information can help make positive changes in society.

• I can be savvy about what I share, comment on and create online.

• I can create and share things online that help make the internet a better place.

• I can use media to make good changes, instead of only staying safe or just watching others.

• Domain 5 - Being Connected.