Terms and Definitions
When someone uses technology to harass, threaten, or humiliate another person.
What is Cyberbullying
Always check this before sharing someone’s picture online
What is asking for their permission?
It’s nice to use these two magic words in messages.
What are "please" and "thank you"?
You shouldn’t type something mean online that you wouldn’t say in person.
What is thinking before you type?
When someone is being bullied online, you should do this.
What is stand up for them or tell a trusted adult?
Verifying the accuracy of information before posting it online
What is Fact checking
You should always do this before sharing news online to make sure it’s true.
What is fact-checking?
Instead of texting during dinner, you should do this.
What is talk with your family?
When someone says something mean online, it’s better to do this than fight back.
What is ignoring them or telling an adult?
If someone disagrees with you online, it’s better to do this instead of arguing.
What is being respectful or letting it go?
When someone publicly reveals private information about an individual or organization.
What is Doxing
Don’t use this to say mean things about others.
What is social media?
Don’t expect someone to respond to your message right away; they might be busy!
What is being patient?
Writing in ALL CAPS makes it seem like you’re doing this.
What is shouting?
When you don’t understand something in a message, it’s okay to do this.
What is ask politely?
When someone posts provocative messages to get attention or upset someone.
What is Trolling
Instead of making fun of someone’s mistakes, you can do this to help them.
What is being kind or offering advice?
Before sending a big picture or video, it’s polite to ask this.
What is “Can I send this to you?”
It’s called this when someone stops replying to your messages.
What is ghosting?
If you make a mistake online, this is the best way to fix it.
What is saying you’re sorry?
This is any unsolicited, unwanted message sent in bulk, usually via email, text, or social media
What is Spam (Spamming)
Sharing too much of this online can make you unsafe.
What is personal information?
If a friend doesn’t answer your text, this is what you should do instead of sending a lot more messages.
What is waiting or asking later?
Before you post anything online, remember it could stay there forever.
What is thinking before you post?
This is the golden rule of being online: Treat others how you want to be treated.
What is being kind?