Online safety
What is a strong password?
This type of password is harder to guess than using “123456” or “password.”
What is respectful communication?
The polite way to respond to a disagreement in a comment section.
What is cyberbullying?
This term describes using digital devices to intentionally hurt others.
What is plagiarism?
Using someone else’s work without giving credit is called this.
What is plagiarism?
Using someone else’s work without giving credit is called this.
What is the sender’s email address?
Before clicking on a suspicious email link, you should check this.
What is yelling?
Typing in ALL CAPS online is often seen as this.
What is tell a trusted adult or report it?
If you’re being bullied online, you should do this first.
What is your social media presence or digital footprint?
Colleges and employers may look at this before accepting or hiring you.
What is copyright?
This symbol © protects creators’ work.
What is antivirus software?
A program that protects your device from viruses and malware.
What is netiquette?
This term describes your behavior and manners when communicating online.
What is blocking them?
A way to prevent bullies from contacting you on social media.
What is recoverable or permanent?
A post or message deleted online is often still this.
What is give credit or cite the source?
You should do this when using someone else’s image in a project.
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
This feature encrypts your internet activity and hides your IP address.
What is ask for permission?
Before tagging someone in a post, it’s polite to do this.
What is a threat or harassment?
Cyberbullying can be a crime if it includes this.
What is identity theft?
Sharing personal info online can lead to this type of identity attack.
What is Creative Commons?
This type of license allows creators to decide how others use their work.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
The best way to protect your accounts in addition to a password.
What is pause and reflect (or “think before you post”)?
This is the term for thinking before posting something online.
What is be an upstander?
If you witness cyberbullying, you should do this to help.
What is your search results or online presence?
You should check this regularly to see what information exists about you online.
What is a citation or credit?
Rewriting someone else’s work in your own words still requires this.