Online Safety and INCEL Awareness Lesson Plan by Carly Walsh

Primary Learning Objective

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By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to identify warning signs of INCEL ideology and online radicalisation in digital spaces.

Digital Safety Objective

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Learners will demonstrate understanding of how to protect themselves from harmful online communities and maintain healthy digital relationships.

Critical Thinking Objective

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Learners will be able to critically evaluate online content and recognise manipulation tactics used in extremist recruitment.

Essential Question Discussion

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How can we stay safe online while building positive relationships? Discuss in pairs what makes an online community healthy versus unhealthy.

Healthy Relationship Building

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Guided practice exploring what healthy relationships look like both online and offline. Create a collaborative list of positive relationship qualities.

Digital Wellness Strategies

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Learn practical strategies for maintaining mental health online: setting boundaries, curating feeds, recognising when to seek help, and finding supportive communities.

Remediation Activity - Simple Safety Rules

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Additional support for learners needing extra practice: create a simple poster with 5 key online safety rules using pictures and easy language.

Summative Assessment - Scenario Analysis

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Students analyse written scenarios and identify potential risks, appropriate responses, and support resources. Adapted format available for different learning needs.

Group Reflection Discussion