Group Chats
Someone sends an annoying message in the group chat. What is usually better: immediately arguing back or taking some time before responding?
Take some time before responding. Responding while angry can make a small issue much bigger.
True or false: deleting something you posted guarantees that nobody will ever see it again.
False. Someone may already have seen, saved, shared or screenshotted it.
Someone leaves you on "seen". What's the best response: send 15 messages demanding an answer or give them some time?
Give them some time. There could be many reasons they haven't responded.
Should you share your password with your best friend?
No. Passwords should remain private.
You're having a minor disagreement with a friend online. Does every disagreement need to become a school issue?
No. Minor disagreements can often be resolved calmly or simply left alone.
Someone posts an embarrassing photo of another student in the group chat. What should you avoid doing?
Don't share, screenshot and redistribute, or encourage it.
Before posting a photo containing your friends, what's one simple thing you should consider doing?
Ask whether they're comfortable with you posting it / get their permission.
A friend sends you a message that seems rude. You're not sure whether they're joking. What could you do before getting angry?
Ask them what they meant or clarify the situation. Tone can be difficult to understand online.
What does blocking someone online actually do?
It restricts that account's ability to contact or interact with you, depending on the platform.
An online issue is seriously affecting you at school. Name ONE person at school you could approach.
Examples: classroom teacher, Year Adviser, Head Teacher, or another trusted staff member.
An argument starts in a group chat on Sunday night. When you arrive at school Monday, what should you NOT do?
Find the person and continue the confrontation at school. Keep the online argument at the gate.
Someone you don't know follows you and starts asking personal questions. What's the safest response?
Don't provide personal information. Block/report the account if necessary and tell a trusted adult if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Someone insults you online and you're furious. What's a good thing to do before responding?
Step away from the device and give yourself time to calm down.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA) and why is it useful?
It requires an additional verification step when logging in, making it harder for someone else to access your account.
What does "Keep It At The Gate" mean?
Don't bring an online/out-of-school disagreement into school and turn it into a confrontation or further conflict.
Someone is being repeatedly targeted and insulted in a group chat. Name TWO sensible actions they could take.
Any two: save evidence/screenshots, block the person, report the account/content, leave/mute the chat, tell a trusted adult or seek school support if it is affecting school/safety.
What does your digital footprint mean?
The record or trail of information you create through your activity online.
You see a message saying two students are planning to fight at school tomorrow. What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult/school staff member rather than encouraging it, sharing it or attending the fight.
You receive a message saying, "You've won a new iPhone! Click here and enter your details." What should you do?
Don't click the suspicious link or enter your information. Delete/report it and verify offers through legitimate sources.
What does "Take It To The Right Place" mean?
If an issue is serious, unsafe or affecting your wellbeing, seek help from an appropriate trusted adult/person rather than trying to solve it through confrontation.
Why can group chats turn a small disagreement into a much bigger problem? Give TWO reasons.
Examples: lots of people become involved, messages can be misunderstood, people pile on, screenshots can spread, people respond impulsively, or messages remain visible.
Name THREE pieces of personal information you should be careful about publicly sharing online.
Any three reasonable examples: address/location, phone number, passwords, school details, full date of birth, private photos, travel/location information or financial information.
Someone threatens you online and then deletes the messages. What should you have done before they disappeared?
Saved evidence, such as screenshots, and reported the threat to a trusted adult. If there is an immediate safety concern, seek urgent help.
Someone has gained access to your social media account. Name THREE things you should do.
Examples: change your password, log out other devices/sessions, enable 2FA, contact the platform, check account details, tell a trusted adult if needed.
FINAL SCENARIO: An argument begins online. Someone screenshots it and shares it. Other students become involved. One person posts, "I'll deal with you tomorrow." What should you do?
Do not encourage or participate in a confrontation. Save relevant evidence, disengage/block where appropriate, and report the threat or safety concern to a trusted adult/school staff member.