Safety
What should you do if a stranger tries to befriend you online?
A. Accept their friend request.
B. Ignore them and tell a trusted adult.
C. Accept their request and tell them they should leave you alone.
Ignore them and tell a trusted adult.
True or False: Everything you see online is true/real, even videos and pictures
False, the internet is an amazing place, but it is also very easy to fake photos and videos and lie online. People might post fake media to trick you.
How can you stay safe while using social media platforms?
A. Always ask you parents or guardians for permission before creating an account on any social media platform.
B. Make your personal information public.
C. Tag your current location in every photo you post
A. Always ask you parents or guardians for permission before creating an account on any social media platform.
James has an Instagram account. He keeps his account on private and only lets his friends and family follow him. He never posts his personal information like his location or phone number on his social media. If he ever sees anything concerning or uncomfortable, he shares it with a trusted adult. Is James being safe online?
Yes! James is using good online safety skills to protect himself.
A word or string of characters that is kept secret. It keeps your account locked from others...
A. Identity
B. Password
C. User Name
D. Screen Name
Password
Is it safe to share personal information like your full name, address, or phone number online? (Choose one)
A. Yes it is. Especially if it's your friends.
B. No, it's important to keep personal information private.
No, it's important to keep personal information private online. We shouldn't share our personal information online even with friends.
True or False: It's okay to talk to people about your address or location in chat rooms and on message boards.
False, you should not talk with online friends about your address or current location. You do not know if the person behind that account is who they say they are.
True or False: When we use it safely, social media is a great tool to stay in touch with others
True! Social media can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family you don't see often.
Someone is messaging me very mean things, I think they are cyber bullying me, what are some things I should do? (Name one)
Tell a trusted adult, Block them, Report them on the website they used
Of unknown name; whose name is withheld...
1. Personal
2. Filename
3. Anonymous
4. Screenshot
Anonymous
Why is it important to use strong and unique passwords of your online accounts?
To protect your accounts from getting hacked. Protecting your accounts protects your personal information.
True or False: Keeping your social media accounts on private is a way to protect yourself and stay safe
True! Setting your account to private is an important step towards keeping you safe. It helps make sure only the people you give permission to can see your posts.
Someone I do not know requested to be my friend on social media. What can I do?
Ignore it or decline the request. If you feel uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult.
I took a picture of my friend Darius and me. I look really good in it but Darius does not like it. Can I still post it?
No!
Darius has the right to say he does not want a photo of himself posted, and you need people's permission to post a photo of them
The name someone uses for their online account. You use it to sign into your account....
A. Anonymous
B. Social Network
C. Usernames
D. Password
Usernames
Should you click on links or download files from unknown sources online?
A. Yes, it's always safe to click on any link or download files.
B. No, it's important to be cautious and only click on trusted links and download files from reliable sources.
B. No, it's important to be cautious and only click on trusted links and download files from reliable sources.
True or False: It's safe to share your school name and grade on public social media profiles.
False – Personal details can be used to identify or target you. You should keep this information private.
True or False: If my account is set on private, I can post anything I want.
False! Things you post on the internet are there forever, even if it seems private. We still should not share personal information online. We always need to be careful about what we put on the internet.
Congratulations! You've won a free iPad! All you have to do is give a website your home address and bank account number!
Should you give this information to them?
No,
These "FREE STUFF" giveaways are scams. They use this information to steal your personal information. You should not share your personal information like addresses or bank account online.
We all have a digital footprint if we have ever used the internet. A digital footprint is your...
A. Identity
B. Screen Name
C. Online history
D. Password
Online history
What should you do if you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable or scared?
A. Keep it to yourself.
B. Tell a friend but ask them to keep it to themselves.
C. Tell a trusted adult immediately.
C. Tell a trusted adult immediately.
True or False: It is completely safe to play online games with strangers.
False! You need to be careful with who you play online games with. You should try to only play with people you know in-person like family and school friends.
What types of people should you allow to follow you on social media or online games?
Friends from school
Friends from home
Family
You and your friends took a photo in your front yard. You want to post it, but when you look at the photo, you notice your house number and street sign are in the picture What should you do?
You have 2 choices. We should not post a photo that shows our address:
1. Don't post the picture
2. Crop the picture so your address isn't in it, then post it.
A setting for your social media accounts which helps you keep your information safe...
A. Filename
B. Public
C. Username
D. Private
Private