Finding Balance
To engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet
What is Unplug?
An attempt to trick someone online, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
What is an Internet Scam?
A fake Instagram account used for posting to a specific group of people or to post anonymously.
What is Finsta?
Potentially harmful to one's emotional or physical well-being.
What is Risky?
Able to be believed; trustworthy.
What is Credible?
When something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
What is a Red Flag Feeling?
Info that can be used to identify u because it is unique to you (i.e., your full name or address)
What is Personal Information?
Without anyone knowing who you are.
What is Anonymously?
Not acceptable in the situation; not OK.
What is Inappropriate?
Having preference for one thing over another in a way that’s unfair.
What is Bias?
Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities like spending time with family and friends, school, hobbies, etc.
What is Media Balance?
A web address that has been condensed and that could potentially mislead a user into going into a risky website.
What is a Shortened URL?
To select, organize, and look after a collection (e.g., content posted to a social media profile),
What is Curate?
Information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name or your address).
What is Personal Information?
To carefully examine something to figure out its value.
What is Evaluate?
Behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices.
What are Digital Habits?
A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity.
What is Identity Theft?
A group of people linked by a common interest or purpose.
What is an Affinity Group?
When something happens that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious.
What is a Red Flag Feeling?
When people use devices, apps, or websites to start or advance a conflict between people
What is Digital Drama?
Content or devices that allow people to share information, communicate, and collaborate over internet or computer networks
What is Digital Media?
When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information.
What is Phishing?
The way that you are seen by others online or IRL.
What is your Reputation?
If you have only interacted with someone online, you should never do this.
What is Meet Up without a Grown-Up?
To lessen the intensity or anger in a conflict.
What is De-Escalate?