This series of short films for secondary schools uses animation and real life case studies to explore key issues around digital literacy and online safety.
Below you'll find short films about fake news, live streaming, pornography, mental wellbeing, copyright and ownership, sensitive pictures, online gaming, cyber-bullying, digital footprints, and online security.
This series touches on elements of PSHE, citizenship and computing at GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4 and 5 in Scotland.
Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, we strongly advise teacher viewing before watching with your students.
Advice and ideas from experts on how to use these short films in your classroom.
Fake News. video
This short film explores the phenomenon of fake news and outlines why it is important to be able to distinguish it from real news.
Live Streaming. video
This short film explores live streaming and provides some useful pointers for young people.
Pornography. video
This short film explores some real-life experiences around pornography.
Self Image and Mental Wellbeing. video
Using a real life story, this short film looks at the negative effects that social media can have on our mental wellbeing.
Copyright and Ownership. video
Sanah Ahsan, a spoken word poet who frequently shares her work online, talks about the dos and don'ts of sharing content, as well as what is meant by intellectual property.
Sensitive Pictures. video
This short film uses a real life story to explore the legal and emotional consequences of sharing sensitive photos.
Online Gaming. video
Online gamer Pixlriffs talks about some potential dangers to look out for when gaming online, as well as the things you can do to protect yourself.
Trolling and Cyber-Bullying. video
This short film explores the consequences of online bullying, using a real life case study.
Digital Footprint. video
This short film demonstrates that what you post online can follow you in real life, via two real life cast studies.
Online Security. video
This short film offers advice on how to spot an online scam as well as tips on what you can do to protect yourself online.
Where next?
Online Grooming. collection
A series of short films looking at the true story of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was lured to his death after being groomed online.
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