Online Identity

Social media isn't reality, and what people portray on those platforms often isn't an accurate representation of their actual life or personality. That's something which even adults can forget from time to time, so it's even more likely that the boundaries between an online and offline identity can be confusing for children. Presented by Myleene Klass, our short explainer video has all the essentials on online identity.

In the online world, avatars can offer a degree of protection and privacy for young people - but they can also provide anonymity to individuals with malicious intentions. This short video tells you everything you need to know.

Personality goes a long way, they say - and that's certainly true in the digital world. Where we go and what we click online shapes our subsequent experiences on the internet. This five-minute watch explains why our digital personality matters... more than we might think.

It's almost impossible to go online these days without being told that 'product X' will revolutionise how you live, or 'activity Y' will have unprecedented benefits to your health. Is all this information accurate - or even safe? This short video tells you what you need to know about lifestyle sites.

Once merely a plot device of science fiction stories, artificial intelligence (AI) is now figuring in our everyday digital lives with increasing regularity - in ways that we sometimes don't even realise. Our five-minute video gives you the essential intel on artificial intelligence.

Deepfakes - and more specifically, the use of them for malicious purposes - are featuring in the news with increasing frequency. Watch our short explainer video to find out why, in the digital age, seeing shouldn't always mean believing.

Digitally altering images used to be reserved for film stars on movie posters, models in magazines or pop singers on album covers. Now, anyone with the right software can modify any image they choose. Our short video on digital manipulation will swiftly put you in the picture.

We've all heard horror stories of online identity theft. While it's a hazard that mainly affects adults, it's not unknown for young people to be targeted. Our five-minute explainer video tells you what you need to know.

Part of our Online Identity & Self Image Series 2020-21

Part of our Online Identity & Self Image Series 2020-21

What actually IS a digital footprint? How does it shape our experiences on the internet? This bite-size video quickly explains why every step we take in the online world has consequences.

This webinar will help school leaders and school staff to understand exactly how and what Ofsted will inspect in relation to e-safety. It will cover key Ofsted criteria as well as outlining best practice models for schools to consider.

This short explainer video explores the concept of online identity - what is is, how it's created and how it can develop.

This short explainer video addresses the widespread issues of fake profiles and social bots.

Course Duration: 29m (approx) online training + self-directed learning and activities + final assessment. This course provides you with the core content you need to know in relation to managing your own online reputation and that of the school, why they are important and how to protect them.

Course Duration: 25m (approx) online training + self-directed learning and activities + final assessment. This course provides you with the core content you need to know in relation to managing your online reputation, why it’s important and how to protect yourself.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on staying safe online this summer. It highlights a number of tips such as reporting bad behaviour online, making time for other hobbies and not giving out personal information.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 12 ways to champion equality online. It highlights a number of issues such as ‘pack mentality’, haters and discrimination.

This free online safety guide focuses on the AI chatbot companion Replika. It highlights a number of risks such as possible addiction, inappropriate content and in-app purchases.

This free online safety guide focuses on the AI chatbot companion Replika. It highlights a number of risks such as possible addiction, inappropriate content and in-app purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Free Speech vs Hate Speech. It highlights a number of tips that explain the difference between free speech and hate speech.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on supporting children to express themselves safely online. The past year has left many children feeling uncertain and worried. So this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week has adopted the theme of ‘express yourself’. The guide takes a look at a range of tips such as celebrating their identity, supporting their interests and enabling emotional expression.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on lifestyle sites. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as body image issues, fake news and psychological tricks.

This free online safety guide focuses on torrent sites. These are sites on the internet where visitors can upload, share and download files. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as legal issues, hackers and malware.

This free online safety guide focuses on online avatars: digital characters that look like their user. They are a form of self-representation without using an actual picture. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as grooming, catfishing and trolling.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to appearance. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as filters, 'airbrushing' and damage to self-esteem.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to social media influencers. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as body image, bad habits and unrealistic role models.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to 'friends' and 'followers.' The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as fake friends, friend envy and being followed by strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to 'likes'. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as damage to self-esteem, addiction and competitiveness.