Device Safety
What should you do before downloading a new app on a school or personal device?
Ask an adult or teacher and check permissions/if it’s allowed.
What is personal information? Give one example.
Information that identifies you, e.g., your full name, home address, phone number.
What is a digital footprint?
The trail of things you post, share, or do online.
What is cyberbullying?
Using digital devices or the internet to be mean, spread rumors, or hurt someone.
What does it mean to "fact-check" something you see online?
Look for reliable sources, verify facts, and compare different trustworthy sites.
Name one strong practice for keeping your device's software safe and up to date.
Install updates regularly / enable automatic updates
Why should you be careful about filling out online forms that ask for your birthday and address?
That information can be used to identify or locate you; only share with trusted sites and with parent permission.
Give one reason why your digital footprint matters for your future.
Colleges or employers might see it and form opinions about you.
If you see someone being bullied online, name one safe action you can take.
Tell a trusted adult, report the post, or offer support to the person being bullied.
Give one clue that an online article or image might be false.
No clear author, lots of spelling errors, sensational headlines, or missing credible sources.
Why is it important not to share your device password with friends?
It keeps your accounts and private information secure and prevents others from pretending to be you.
What does it mean to set your social media profile to "private"?
Only people you approve can see your posts and profile.
If you see an old post that might be embarrassing, what can you do?
Delete it if possible, change privacy settings, or ask a trusted adult for help.
Why is responding with mean messages to a bully usually a bad idea?
It can make the situation worse and keep conflict going; better to report and seek help.
What questions can you ask to decide whether an online source is trustworthy?
Who wrote it? Is there evidence? Is the source biased? When was it published?
Describe two things you should do if your device gets a suspicious pop-up or asks for personal information.
Do not click it; tell a trusted adult/teacher; run an antivirus scan or restart and check with IT
How can you check whether a website is safe to give information to?
Look for HTTPS in the web address, read the privacy policy, ask a trusted adult, and check reviews.
How can you make a positive digital footprint? Give two examples.
Share kind posts, show your work or achievements, and follow respectful behavior online.
A friend tells you they are being bullied online but asks you not to tell anyone. What should you do and why?
Tell a trusted adult or teacher because safety is more important and adults can help stop it.
Why is it important to consider the author's purpose (why they made the content) when reading online?
Knowing purpose helps you decide if the content is meant to inform, persuade, or sell, which affects trust.
Explain why using public Wi‑Fi can be risky and name one safe alternative when you need a secure connection.
Public Wi‑Fi can let others see your information; use a trusted network, a personal hotspot, or a VPN if allowed
A website or app asks for access to your contacts and location. What steps should you take before allowing access?
Consider whether the app needs that info to work, read permissions, ask a parent/teacher, and choose "deny" if unsure.
Explain how reposting someone else's personal information can affect their digital footprint and why you should avoid it.
It can spread private details, harm their reputation, or cause safety risks; always get permission.
Describe steps a school or student can take to reduce cyberbullying in a classroom or online group.
Create clear rules, teach empathy and digital citizenship, set reporting procedures, and monitor online spaces.
You find two articles about the same event with different facts. Describe a process to determine what really happened.
Compare multiple reliable sources, check primary sources when possible, look for reputable news outlets or official statements, and verify dates and authorship.