Think Before You Post
You're angry at someone and want to post a mean comment about them. What should you do instead?
Pause, calm down, and talk to the person or a trusted adult instead of posting it.
Which of these is okay to share publicly online: your favorite color or your home address?
Your favorite color!
What should you do before sending a message if you're feeling angry?
Pause, calm down, and think about what you're going to say.
A secret word you use to open a tablet, phone, or computer is called a what?
password
Someone you don’t know online says they are your classmate. Is it safe to agree to meet them at the park?
Who should you tell if a stranger messages you?
True or false: Your password should be kept private, even from your friends.
TRUE
Someone sends you a message, but you can't tell if they're joking or being serious. What could you do instead of assuming the worst?
Ask them what they mean or wait until you can talk in person.
True or false: You should tell your password to everyone in your class so they can play your games.
False
A message says “You won a prize! Click this link!” but you never entered a contest. Is this likely true or a trick? What should you do?
It is likely a trick or scam! Don't click the link. Delete the message and tell a trusted adult.
You want to post a picture of yourself online. What should you do before sharing it?
Check that it is appropriate to share and ask a trusted adult if you're unsure.
Someone online asks you what school you go to. Should you tell them?
No. Keep identifying information private and tell a trusted adult if someone online asks for it.
Your friend sends you an embarrassing picture of another student and asks you to rate it. What should you do?
Don't rate or forward the picture. Respect the student's privacy and avoid making fun of them.
You see a message on your device that says “Click here to get a surprise!” but you do not know the sender. Should you click it?
NO
A website asks you to download a game, but your device says it may be unsafe. What should you do first: download it anyway, ask a grown-up, or share your device password to make it work?
Ask a grown-up you trust
You take a funny picture of your friend at school. Should you post it without asking them?
No! Ask their permission first.
Your friend says their account is private, so it's safe to post anything they want. Are they right? Why or why not?
No. Followers can still screenshot, save, or share posts with other people.
What is cyberbullying?
Using technology, like texts, games, or social media, to bully or hurt someone.
Your friend wants to use your YouTube account and asks for your password. What should you do?
Don't share your password. You can help them find a video, but keep your login information private.
Someone says they will give you extra game coins if you share your device password. They seem friendly and say “trust me.”
TRICK
You delete a photo you posted because you changed your mind. Does that mean nobody can see it anymore? Why or why not?
Not necessarily! Someone may have taken a screenshot or saved a copy before it was deleted.
A website asks for your full name, birthday, home address, and phone number before you can play a free game. What should you do?
Don't enter the information right away. Check with a trusted adult and consider whether the website really needs it.
A mean photo of a student is spreading through a group chat. What should you do if you receive it, even if you didn't create it?
Don't forward or repost it. Tell a trusted adult and support the student who is being targeted.
Should you text your password to a family member if they ask you for it? Why or why not?
No. Passwords should be kept private, even in text messages. If a family member needs help accessing an account, make sure you talk about passwords face to face
A friend says you have to share an embarrassing photo of another student or they won't be your friend anymore.
Trick! This is peer pressure. Tell a trusted adult