Safety Strategies
Is the internet public or a private place.
Public
TRUE or FALSE: If my social media settings are set to private, that means no one can see what I post.
FALSE
Provide two examples of personal/private information.
- address
- phone number
- social security number
- where you go to school
What is one way to limit social media use?
Set a screen-time limit
What question(s) should I ask myself before I post something?
1. Am I okay sharing this with my followers?
2. Does this post make me happy and comfortable.
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?
Identify the username, if not recognized, block the user or report them.
How long does a post on social media last for on the internet?
FOREVER!
What is personal information?
Information that should not be shared with people outside your safety network and close friends.
What is free screen-time?
Incorporating times throughout the day for screen time and slowly stick to those times to set boundaries
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying: where an individual bullies someone online with mean words, jokes, or threats.
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
What is one way to protect my private information?
Avoid oversharing, password protect, say no to others who are asking for personal information
If social media is making you feel anxious or depressed, what can you do?
Take a break and focus more on what's most important in your life.
Why is it important to always have a trusted individual 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
Avoid messaging strangers
Keep your phone in a safe place
What is one strategy you can use to be safe on social media?
- use private settings
- decline friend requests from unknown people
What are two topics that would be expected and safe to share on social media?
your favorite music
pets
How can you reduce screen-time ?
Move social media apps to the last page on your phone.
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,
Unsafe: partying, location, hurtful 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?
- Say NO if you feel uncomfortable
- do not share private/personal information
- Speak with a trusted individual about delicate situations