PII
Name one example of personally identifiable information (PII).
Full name, address, phone number, email, or photo.
What does "digital footprint" mean?
The record of what you do online, like sites you visit and things you post.
What is task initiation?
The ability to start a task right away without procrastinating.
What does self-control mean?
Stopping to think before you act and choosing the right action instead of an impulse.
What does perseverance mean?
Never giving up!
True or False — A photo of you at home can count as PII.
True
Name one thing that contributes to your digital footprint that you might not post yourself.
Photos or comments others post about you.
Name one simple strategy to help you begin homework right away.
Set a routine or a timer; start at a set place and time.
Give one example of self-control in class.
Raising your hand instead of shouting out.
Give one example of perseverance at school.
Finishing a long project or working through a difficult math problem.
What is one reason you should not share someone else's PII online?
It can put them at risk or make them uncomfortable; it can be used to find or harm them.
If you want to keep part of your life private, name one setting or action you can use on apps or devices.
Use privacy settings, make accounts private, limit who can see posts.
If you have a big project due in two weeks, what is one thing you can do today to begin?
Break it into smaller steps and start the first step (like making a plan or gathering materials).
What could you do if you feel angry at something someone said online instead of replying right away?
Stop, take deep breaths, wait, talk to an adult, or write a draft and revisit it later.
If you get stuck on a question during a test, what is one good strategy that shows perseverance?
Mark it, move on, and come back later; or try a different strategy and make your best guess.
Look at a post that says "My daughter is 7 today!" — what PII is being shared and why is it risky?
The child's age/birthday is revealed; it can help identify the child and their birthdate.
What responsibility do you have when tagging a friend in a photo?
Ask permission first and consider how it affects their privacy and digital footprint.
Explain how setting a timer can help with task initiation.
A short timer makes starting less scary because you only commit to a small amount of time before a break.
Why is self-control helpful when using devices or apps?
It helps you avoid posting something you might regret and helps you focus on tasks.
Name two perseverance strategies from class that help when something feels too hard.
Remember your why, try different strategies, ask for help, take a short break and return.
List three pieces of information that, when combined, make it easy to identify someone online.
Example: full name + city/home address + school name; or name + birthday + photos showing home.
Give two ways your online activity can affect other people's digital footprints.
Sharing photos of others, tagging them, or posting information about them can become part of their digital record.
Create an example 3-part routine you could follow after school to help you start homework every day.
Example: (1) Put away snacks/play for 5 minutes, (2) set a 20-minute timer and begin the hardest task, (3) check off what you finished and take a break.
Describe a short plan (3 steps) you could use to calm down before responding to a mean comment online.
Stop and step away, take deep breaths/count to 10, ask an adult or write down how you feel before deciding.
Tell a short plan (3 steps) you would use to finish a long assignment you feel overwhelmed by.
Break it into small tasks, set short goals with timers, ask for help/check progress and celebrate small wins.