Activity 1: What is sexting? Activity 1 Page Subject focus Duration Resources required Understanding 5–6 Explore student Internet access to view the video sexting knowledge of sexting Alarmed. behaviour Instructions Brainstorm what students think sexting is. Watch the video, Alarmed to start the activity. The one minute video depicts a teenage girl’s fear of the consequences of her sexting behaviour. Use the video as a prompt for the discussion of the issues below: Do you know of anyone that has received a sexting image or video? Do you know of any cases where a shared image went to more people than it should have? What would you think if you saw a naked or sexual image of a friend/young relative? Would it change the way you view them or is this normal behaviour now? What do you think about sharing naked or sexual images in a relationship if both parties agree they share the pics? won’t Is sexting is covered by any law in Australia? What do you think about celebrities complaining about their sexting images being leaked online? Name three risks in sending sexting images. Activity 1: Notes and answers for teachers is the sending of nude, semi-naked, provocative or sexual ‘Sexting’ Activity 1: Notes photos, messages or videos using a mobile phone or the internet. These and answers for are sometimes known as or ‘sexy pics’ ‘noodz’. teachers1. It is possible that some students may have received sexting images. If 3a students receive this type of content, they should not forward it. If possible, tell the person who sent it to refrain from sending any other content of this nature (possible using an it and excuse “my Mum found be charged as a sex freaked out’, ‘you could offender’. Consider talking to a trusted adult (parent/teacher/school counsellor) who can help decide whether to delete it or retain for evidence.
Activity 1: What is sexting? Activity 1 Understanding sexting Page 5–6 Subject focus Explore student knowledge of sexting behaviour Duration Resources required Internet access to view the video Alarmed. Instructions Brainstorm what students think sexting is. Watch the video, Alarmed to start the activity. The one minute video depicts a teenage girl’s fear of the consequences of her sexting behaviour. Use the video as a prompt for the discussion of the issues below: Do you know of anyone that has received a sexting image or video? Do you know of any cases where a shared image went to more people than it should have? What would you think if you saw a naked or sexual image of a friend/young relative? Would it change the way you view them or is this normal behaviour now? What do you think about sharing naked or sexual images in a relationship if both parties agree they won’t share the pics? Is sexting is covered by any law in Australia? What do you think about celebrities complaining about their sexting images being leaked online? Name three risks in sending sexting images. Activity 1: Notes and answers for teachers Activity 1: Notes and answers for teachers1. ‘Sexting’ is the sending of nude, semi-naked, provocative or sexual photos, messages or videos using a mobile phone or the internet. These are sometimes known as ‘sexy pics’ or ‘noodz’. 3a It is possible that some students may have received sexting images. If students receive this type of content, they should not forward it. If possible, tell the person who sent it to refrain from sending any other content of this nature (possible using an excuse “my Mum found it and freaked out’, ‘you could be charged as a sex offender’. Consider talking to a trusted adult (parent/teacher/school counsellor) who can help decide whether to delete it or retain for evidence.