Safety Strategies
What is one strategy you use to stay safe online?
1. check first with a trusted adult
2. stay no if you are uncomfortabe
3. be aware of your digital footprint
TRUE or FALSE:
If my social media settings are set to private, that no one can see what I post.
FALSE
What is personal information?
Information that should not be shared with people outside your safety network and close friends.
Is the internet a public or private place?
PUBLIC
What question(s) should I ask myself before I post something?
1. Would I want my grandma to see this?
2. Would I want my future boss to see this?
You are playing a new video game online. Someone messages you asking if you would like to chat while you play. What would you do?
Check first with a trusted adult
How long does a post on social media last for on the internet?
FOREVER!
Provide two examples of personal/private information.
- address
- phone number
- social security number
- where you go to school
Why do I need to be aware of my digital footprint?
the internet is forever and my online actions could have real life consequences
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying: where an individual bullies someone online with mean words, jokes, or threats.
Cyberbullying always needs to be reported to a trusted adult and is punishable by law
Why is it important to password-protect our technology?
To protect it from strangers, to keep our private information safe
What should I do if someone I do not know messages me on social media?
Block them and tell my trusted adult.
What is one way to protect my private information?
Do not overshare, password protect, say no to others who are asking for personal information
Who may look at your digital footprint?
Future employers
police
Why is it important to always have a trusted adult with you if you meet someone new online?
the person may not be who they say they are.
What is one safety strategy when using your phone?
Caller ID
Passcode
Do not message strangers
Keep your phone in a safe place
What is one strategy you can use to be safe on social media?
- private settings
- check first
- think before you post
What are two topics that would be expected and safe to share on social media?
your favorite music
pets
Happy Birthday messages to friends
It is important that I only use secure sites. What are some potential dangers on insecure sites?
Becoming hacked, having private information taken, computer virus
What is one thing that is safe to post on social media?
What is one thing that is unsafe to post?
Safe: music, movies, pets, approved posts by trusted adults
Unsafe: partying, location, angry messages, personal information
If someone sends me a message or picture that makes me feel uncomfortable, even if I know them, what should I do?
Tell a trusted adult.
What is your digital footprint?
how you use the internet and what you post
My social media has location settings. Why is it important that I have my location settings turned off?
To protect yourself- your location is private information
What would you do if someone posted your picture online without your permission?
Tell your trusted adult, let the person know that you were not comfortable with that
What is one similarity between safety in-person and safety online?
- check first with a trusted adult before you go anywhere or join a new social media set
- Say NO if you feel uncomfortable
- do not share private/personal information