KS3 E-Safety & Digital Media 6-Lesson Bundle – Online Safety, Storyboards & Shotcut Video Editing (Dyslexia-Friendly)

KS3 E-Safety & Digital Media 6-Lesson Scheme Online Safety, Password Security, Scams, Storyboards & Shotcut Video Editing Fully Dyslexia-Friendly | Videos Included | Complete Half-Term Unit | Updated for 2026 This complete 6-lesson KS3 scheme combines essential e-safety education with practical digital media skills. Students move from analysing real online-risk scenarios to planning, producing and editing their own e-safety awareness video using free Shotcut software. All resources are fully dyslexia-friendly, featuring accessible fonts, pastel backgrounds, clean spacing and colour-coded prompts to support all learners, including SEND. Ideal for KS3 Computing, Digital Literacy, ICT or PSHE. Lesson Overview (6 Full Lessons) Lesson 1 – “Have You Ever…?” Real E-Safety Scenarios Students analyse relatable online-risk video scenarios, identify warning signs and suggest safer alternatives. Includes structured worksheets and guided reflection tasks to build critical thinking. Lesson 2 – “Guess What?” Password Security & Identity Protection An engaging password-guessing activity demonstrates how easily weak passwords can be cracked. Students learn how to create secure passwords, protect accounts and avoid oversharing personal data. Lesson 3 – “Consequences” Digital Footprints & Real-World Impact Students explore how online behaviour can affect wellbeing, friendships, safety and future opportunities. Includes scenario cards, structured discussion prompts and reflection activities. Lesson 4 – Storyboarding Your E-Safety Film Students begin their media project by planning an e-safety awareness video. They use professional storyboard templates to design scenes, camera angles, transitions and key messages. Lesson 5 – Creating the Video in Shotcut A clear, beginner-friendly introduction to Shotcut (free editing software). Students import clips, add text and captions, manage timing and begin constructing their video from their storyboard. Lesson 6 – Refining & Exporting the Final Video Students improve pacing, transitions, text clarity and safe audio choices. They export a finished video suitable for assessment or internal sharing. Why Teachers Choose This Bundle * Fully dyslexia-friendly design across all materials * High engagement through videos, games, discussion and creative production * Strong scaffolding for mixed-ability KS3 classes * Real-world relevance that builds genuine online safety awareness * Complete media production journey from planning to final export * Zero preparation required – fully classroom-ready Skills Developed Across the Unit * Online safety awareness and risk identification * Password security and identity protection * Recognising scams and unsafe online behaviour * Understanding digital footprints and consequences * Storyboarding and structured pre-production planning * Video editing using Shotcut * Adding text, audio and transitions effectively * File management and exporting digital projects * Critical thinking and responsible digital behaviour This structured half-term unit blends e-safety education with creative digital production, ensuring students develop both awareness and practical media skills in a supportive and accessible learning environment.