KS3 Digital Media Lesson: Storyboarding Your E-Safety Film (Dyslexia-Friendly | Shotcut Prep)

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)* This complete 6-lesson scheme combines **critical e-safety education** with **practical digital media skills**, guiding students from real online-risk scenarios through to creating and editing their own e-safety video using **Shotcut** (free software). Every worksheet, slide deck and activity is designed with **full dyslexia-friendly formatting**: accessible fonts, pastel backgrounds, clean spacing and colour-coded prompts that support all learners, including SEND. Perfect for KS3 Computing, Digital Literacy, ICT or PSHE. ------------------------------------------------------------ *Lesson Overview (6 Full Lessons Included)* **Lesson 1 – “Have You Ever…?” Real E-Safety Scenarios** Students watch relatable video clips of young people putting themselves at risk online. They analyse what went wrong, identify red flags and explore safer choices. Includes discussion tasks + dyslexia-friendly worksheets. **Lesson 2 – “Guess What?” Password Security & Identity Protection** An engaging password-guessing game shows students how easily weak passwords can be cracked. Pupils learn how to create strong passwords, protect accounts and avoid oversharing information. **Lesson 3 – “Consequences” Digital Footprints & Real-World Impact** A powerful lesson exploring how online behaviour can lead to real consequences for safety, friendships, wellbeing and future opportunities. Includes scenario cards, videos and guided reflection. **Lesson 4 – Storyboarding Your E-Safety Film** Students begin their media project by turning previous scenarios into a storyboard. They plan scenes, camera angles, transitions and messages using professional storyboard techniques. **Lesson 5 – Creating the Video in Shotcut** A beginner-friendly introduction to Shotcut (free editing software). Students build their e-safety video using clips, images, captions and audio, following their storyboard. **Lesson 6 – Finishing & Exporting the Video** Students refine their video with transitions, improved text, better timing and safe audio. They then export their final piece, ready for sharing or assessment. ------------------------------------------------------------ *Why this bundle sells extremely well on TES:* ✔ **Fully dyslexia-friendly** – all resources use OpenDyslexic (or similar) font, pastel backgrounds, clear spacing, and step-by-step guidance. ✔ **High engagement across all 6 lessons** – videos, games, real stories, scenario cards and practical media creation ensure excellent behaviour and focus. ✔ **Perfect for mixed-ability KS3 groups** – scaffolded worksheets, accessible tasks + extension challenges. ✔ **Real-life relevance** – students learn essential online safety skills they will genuinely use at home and school. ✔ **Complete media project** – storyboards → editing → final export, ideal for building skills for KS4 iMedia and Digital Literacy. ✔ **Zero prep required** – includes teacher PowerPoints, worksheets, scenarios, storyboard templates, Shotcut guides and model examples. ------------------------------------------------------------ *Skills students gain across the full unit:* * Online safety awareness * Password security & identity protection * Scam and risk identification * Understanding consequences & digital footprints * Storyboarding & pre-production planning * Video editing skills (Shotcut) * Audio, text and transitions in media * File management & exporting digital work * Critical thinking and responsible online behaviour ------------------------------------------------------------ This complete KS3 bundle delivers a **full half-term of high-quality learning** that blends e-safety, digital skills, creativity and media literacy. Fully accessible, fully engaging and fully teacher-ready.