Young people are glued to screens for education, escape and entertainment. We all are. But 80% of 8-12-year-olds are already on social media platforms designed for adults, often without the skills they need to navigate them safely (eSafety Commissioner, 2025).
As an educator who knows and cares about young people, you're perfectly positioned to help change this story. By teaching about digital intelligence, you're building essential life skills that protect their mental health, boost their confidence and help them participate safely in our connected world.
These 9 engaging lessons are designed to:
⭐ build students' confidence in safely navigating online environments by exploring the 4Cs of online safety: content, contact, conduct and compulsion
⭐ equip students with essential digital literacy and citizenship skills through the eSmart Digital Licence+ platform
⭐ develop practical strategies for identifying and managing online risks
⭐ strengthen understanding of digital citizenship by examining responsibilities and protective behaviours
⭐ foster safe and respectful relationships online and offline.
These resources were created with the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play.