Private Information
Information about you that can be used to identify you because it's unique to you (e.g., your full name or your address)
Name two things you never want in the background of a photo posted online or sent in a private message to an online friend?
Address, school or club name, another person without their permission, any identifying features
What is the first thing you should you do if someone makes you uncomfortable online?
Tell a trusted adult
Digital Media
Information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
Be an upstander - points given for a good example that shows empathy and action.
Cyberbullying
Using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate, harm, and upset someone
What is the big difference between a friend from your class and an online friend?
Classmate: Someone you know and see in person.
Online Friend: Could be anyone. It is easy to pretend they are someone they are not.
If someone is griefing you what is one thing you can do?
Bully
The person who is doing the bullying
What is griefing and what can you do if it happens to you or a friend?
Griefing is when someone is purposefully mean or destructive online. You can report them, block them, and/or play a different game.
Target
The person who is on the receiving end of the bullying
An online friend that you have visited with since last year asks for your phone number. What is your response?
Never give out your number online.
When do we use good digital citizenship?
Every time we are online.
Personal Information
Information about you that cannot be used to identify you because it is also true for many other people (e.g., your hair color or your favorite sport)
Is sending a mean text message cyberbullying?
Yes it is.
Online Friend
Someone you only know through your online contact (ex: games, message board, etc.).
An app says you have to be 13 to join. What should you do?
Never lie about your age online. There are reasons that app creators put age restrictions on their products and it is not safe to be on an app meant for older teens or adults.
An online friend says they want to meet in person. Should you do this?
Never meet an online friend in person. Let your trusted adult know immediately if this happens. It could be a kid that doesn't know how dangerous it is to meet a stranger in person or it could be an adult that is pretending to be your age. Either way, your parent or guardian needs to know immediately.
Bystander
A person who observes a conflict or unacceptable behavior, but does not take part in it
What is the difference between being funny, being mean, and being a bully.
Students must respond with an answer that contrasts all three definitions.
Upstander
A person who supports and stands up for someone else
What would you say if an online friend asked where you live? Why?
Answer must include why the students why the students would never give their address or even their city to an online friend.
Who at school can you talk to if you are being Cyberbullied or bullied at school? Give 3 examples of a safe adult here at school.
Name 3 or more adults at Sam Case that you can go to if you are being cyberbullied or bullied.
Empathy
To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing
Give an example of how you could be an upstander