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Digital Matters

Digital Matters is an interactive platform that supports teachers to teach children aged 9-11 how to stay safe and make smart choices online. There are also resources that parents can also use at home to continue their child’s online safety learning.

Educators should register for free to get access to full lesson resources, including lesson plans, slides and teaching guides, as well as the interactive activities.

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Teachers can unlock full access to all free lesson resources on 8 essential online safety topics by registering now. No registration is needed for students or parents - just dive right in!

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How Digital Matters works

Teachers who create their free account with Digital Matters get full access to all 9 topic areas, all with complete lesson packs, including lesson plans, slides, companion guides, handouts and more.

The platform is divided into two sections: Interactive Learning and Once Upon Online.

Students start with Interactive Learning, led by their teacher, where they learn about the online safety concept through small quiz-like activities and discussion.

Next, they go onto Once Upon Online in the classroom or with support at home. As they guide the character through realistic choices, they learn about the consequences of negative choices and when it’s time to get support.

Click on the button below to learn how to use Digital Matters as a school resource.

How-to guide

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At school and at home

Teachers

Teachers who register with Digital Matters can download the free online safety resources, including lesson plans and slides, for each lesson. Learn more about the teacher’s pack.

Parents

Parents can access the Digital Matters platform without registering. They can access the free Parent Companion Guide to learn a little more about Digital Matters and the topic. This helps them support their child’s school in keeping children safe online. They can then follow the Take Home activity set by their child’s teacher, or they can lead their child through both sections.

Take home activities

Parents can choose to complete Once Upon Online with their child a second time. The different possible outcomes can help consolidate what their child learned at school. Alternatively, they can complete the journey on their own and compare with their child’s journey.

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