Internet Safety
True or False: It is okay to share your passwords with other people.
False!
True or False: Proper grammar and spelling does not matter in emails.
False!
True or False: AI should do your homework for you.
FALSE!!!!
What is a monitor?
The screen that displays information on a computer in a picture or text format.
What does Ctrl + C do?
Copy
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is the practice of bullying online by sending messages or posting content that is meant to intimidate, mock, or threaten. You should tell an adult if this happens to you!
True or False: It is wrong to send teachers emails during your class time or super late at night expecting an immediate reply.
True!
True or False: It is incredibly unsafe to upload pictures of yourself, your friends, or your siblings and personal information into AI.
True!!
What is the difference between hardware and software?
What does Ctrl + P do?
What are some elements of a strong password?
8-12 characters, special characters, capital and lowercase letters, numbers, nothing like your name, more sophisticated than just "password," etc
What is the purpose of a subject line in an email?
A subject line gives the receiver of the email a glimpse into what the email is about before even opening it.
What are some possible ethical uses of AI?
Creating extra practice problems to help you study for a test, helping to rephrase or reexplain an article or directions in easier to understand words, to help give feedback without redoing or rewriting an assignment for you, to give writing prompts, to give book suggestions, etc
What is the CPU?
The central processing unit that is the primary functional component of a computer. It keeps the computer functioning by sending out instructions to the other areas of the computer.
What does Ctrl + Z do?
Undo
What is a digital footprint?
The user trail of information you leave behind when you use the internet.
What are some appropriate words or phrases to conclude an email with before you sign your name?
What are some signs that a website is credible?
It has a .gov or .edu, it is published by a well-respected company, it is written by an expert in the field, it does not ask for personal information, it has correct information, it has proper grammar and spelling throughout, etc
What is an algorithm?
An algorithm is a step-by-step sequence of instructions that is followed to perform a specific task or solve a specific problem. It is what computers follow to run properly.
What does Ctrl + B do?
Bold text
What are some tips for staying safe on social media?
Have a private account, don't post about your location, don't share personal information, don't talk to people you don't know, don't post pictures without other people's knowledge and permission, etc
Social media is public and permanent!
There are five things that you need to include in an email. Can you name three?
1. A subject line
2. A greeting
3. The body of your email with proper grammar
4. A closing
5. Your email signature
What are some signs that a website is not credible/reliable?
It is a blog, it has a lot of misspellings or grammar mistakes, it has untrue information, it is designed to be a joke, its main purpose is trying to sell you something, it has suspicious links it is asking you to click, etc
What is the difference between an input device and an output device?
Input devices send signals to the computer to prompt it to perform tasks (like a keyboard or mouse or game controller). Output devices display or produce what the computer is processing (like a monitor or speakers or a printer).
What does Ctrl + A do?
Selects all text