Digital Footprints
Which is *not* an example of a digital footprint?
A) Handwritten notes
B) Online search history
C) Texts to friends
D) Social media posts
A) Handwritten notes
True or false:
It’s always best to express how you feel online, even if it will hurt someone’s feelings.
False
You get a pop-up that says, "You won a new iPad!" What is the best thing to do?
A) Close it
B) Click on the link to claim your prize
C) Click it and share with friends
D) Check it out later
A) Close it
What is the best policy when talking to others online? A) Only treat those with respect that have the same opinions as you
B) Say whatever comes to mind
C) Treat others the way you would like to be treated
D) Troll them
C) Treat others the way you would like to be treated
Which would be the best password to prevent being hacked or having someone guess it?
A) password
B) 123456
C) mike
D) t!gersRc001
D) t!gersRc001
How long can a digital footprint last?
A) Until you delete it
B) Forever
C) One year
D) 30 days
B) Forever
What is the best sentence for an email to send your teacher?
A) Will u plz send me the HW
B) WILL YOU PLEASE SEND HOMEWORK
C) will you please send the homework
D) Will you please send me the homework assignment?
D) Will you please send me the homework assignment?
Maria is a 12 year old that lives in St. Paul, MN. Which one is *not* a safe username for her:
A) catsRcute
B) Maria12StPaul
C) bballplayer23
D) FunnyNsmart
B) Maria12StPaul
Which one shows respect best?
A) Ask your friend if you can take a photo with them to set as your device wallpaper
B) Sneak a photo of your friend
C) Take a photo of your friend and then draw all over it without their permission
D) Post your friend's picture to the internet
A) Ask your friend if you can take a photo with them to set as your device wallpaper
Arjun thinks his device has a virus or malware. He should...
A) download more games
B) Stop using it and tell an adult
C) email a bunch of friends
D) try to fix it himself
B) Stop using it and tell an adult
Which piece of information should be kept private when it comes to publicly sharing online?
A) Your favorite color
B) A hobby you enjoy
C) Your home address
D) Your pet's name
C) Your home address
You got a mean text message. What is the best thing to do?
A) Respond back with a mean message
B) Don't respond back and tell a trusted adult
C) Take a nap and respond later
D) Send a rude meme back
B) Don't respond back and tell a trusted adult
How can you stay safe online?
A) Download as many games as you can
B) Only open messages from people you know
C) Give out your phone number
D) Share your passwords with friends
B) Only open messages from people you know
Your friend tells you their username and password. What is the best thing you could do?
A) Log in as them
B) Share the password with more people
C) Do nothing
D) Remind them not to share passwords and let a teacher know
D) Remind them not to share passwords and let a teacher know
You accidentally get to a website that makes you uncomfortable and is inappropriate for kids your age. You should...
A) Close out and tell an adult
B) Show your friends
C) Keep looking around on the website
D) Use the website for a paper
A) Close out and tell an adult
How can you make a positive digital footprint?
Example Answer:
By being kind, maintaining privacy, thinking before you post and by being an upstander.
Marcus is watching a video a classmate posted online. Some of his classmates have left comments making fun of it. What is something Marcus can do to be an upstander?
Example Answer:
Marcus can leave a positive and supportive comment on the video, encouraging his classmates to be kind and respectful. He could then tell a trusted adult so they can also help.
What is the type of scam called when someone tries to trick you into giving out personal information by pretending to be a trustworthy source?
Phishing
What is it called when you copy someone else's work and claim it is yours?
Plagiarism
An unknown sender has sent you an online greeting but it asks for you to download a specific video player. What should you do?
Example Answer:
Do not open it and get a trusted adult to investigate.
What is a way someone (even strangers) can find your digital footprint?
Example Answer:
By searching your name on search engines like Google to reveal social media profiles, online posts, comments, images, and any other publicly available information associated with your name
You’re using a headset to game with other people online. One of them just made a huge mistake and cost your team the game. You feel angry and want to say something. What should you do?
Example Answer:
Take a deep breath and stay calm. Instead of saying something hurtful in the heat of the moment, consider giving constructive feedback or simply move on without making negative comments. It's important to be respectful and kind, even when things don't go as planned.
Why should we be more careful with strangers online compared to someone we know in real life?
Example Answer:
We should be more careful with strangers online because it’s easier for people to lie about who they are on the internet. It's hard to know if that person have bad intentions when we don't know who they really are.
Why is it important to give credit to others for their work when using it, and how can you properly credit someone online?
Example Answer:
It is important to give credit to others for their work to respect their effort and avoid plagiarism. Properly crediting someone online involves mentioning the creator's name, providing a link to the original work, and using appropriate citations or attribution formats.
How can you tell if an online source is reliable?
Example Answer:
Check the website URL to see if it starts with HTTPS or mentions that it is secure. Then check for typos on the page or URL link. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't reliable.