Digital Safety
What you should you do if a stranger asks for your home address online.
What is don’t share; tell a trusted adult; block/report the user?
A search engine, and one example.
What is a tool to search the web (e.g., Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo)?
The part of the computer do you use to type.
What is a keyboard?
What "being polite online" is called, and give one example.
What is: Netiquette; example: use kind words and say "please" or "thank you."
One digital tool you can use to make a picture or design.
What is: Canva, Google Drawings, Google Slides, PowerPoint
Name one strong password habit (give one example).
Use a mix of letters, numbers, symbols; make it long; example: "Blue!Tree#29"
When you find information online, one question you should ask to decide if the source is trustworthy.
What is ask about the author, date, or where the information comes from?
The meaning of "upload" and an example.
What is: To send a file from your device to the internet or another device (e.g., upload a photo to a class folder).
One positive action to take if someone posts something mean about a classmate.
What is: Tell a trusted adult, report the post, support the classmate privately.
What a remix or mashup when using digital content is called, and why you should be careful when making one.
What is: a remix combines others' works—be careful about copyright and give credit.
True or False: It’s okay to share your login password with your best friend if they promise to keep it secret. Explain your answer.
False — passwords should never be shared; keep passwords private.
The meaning of "cite your source" mean and why it is important.
What is to show where you got information, give credit and help others check the source?
Explain what a file extension is and give two common examples.
What is the letters at the end of a filename showing type; examples: .docx .docx, .jpg., .pdf.
Why typing in ALL CAPS is usually not a good idea in online messages (explain)
What is: ALL CAPS looks like shouting and can seem rude.
Explain what a digital footprint is and how posts can affect it.
What is: the trail of things you post online; posts can stay and affect future opportunities.
Two signs that an email or message might be a scam (phishing).
What is poor spelling/grammar; urgent threats or prize claims; suspicious sender address; unexpected attachments/links.
The difference between a fact and an opinion, and an example of each.
What is: fact = can be proven (e.g., "This book has 200 pages"). Opinion = someone's feeling or belief (e.g., "This is the best story").
Your device is running slowly, name two simple steps you can try to fix it.
What is: close unused programs; restart the device; check for updates; clear temporary files.
How you should respond if you disagree with someone online; give a short respectful example sentence.
What is: Use calm, respectful language; example: "I see your point, but I think differently because...
Three elements that help make a slideshow clear and interesting.
What is: Clear title, readable text (large fonts), relevant images, consistent layout, and transitions.
Describe what personal information is and give three examples of personal information you should never share online.
What is data that identifies you. Examples: full name + home address + birthday + school + phone number + passwords.
You find a website with numbers and facts. Name two ways you can check if the numbers are accurate.
What is cross-check with other reliable sources; check publication date; look for citations or official data?
Describe how the internet and Wi-Fi are different.
What is: The internet is a global network of computers; Wi-Fi is a way devices connect wirelessly to the internet.
The meaning of cyberbullying and one step a student should take if they experience cyberbullying.
What is: Cyberbullying = using digital tools to hurt or embarrass someone repeatedly; step: save evidence, tell an adult, block the person.
Describe fair use in simple terms and give one example of when it might apply to a student project.
What is: using small parts of someone else's work for learning or commentary with credit; example: quoting a short passage in a book report with citation.