Appropriate
Is it appropriate to post a picture of a friend without their permission and why?
No it is not appropriate, you should ask your friend if they are comfortable as it is their right to privacy and they may not want it shared.
On a public Instagram account, who can see your post?
By default, a public social media account allows everyone to see your post
What do we call completely made-up news stories or altered images that are purposely spread online to trick people?
Fake news/misinformation
Your friend sends you a private message and asks you not to share it. What should you do?
You should keep the message private and not share it with others because your friend trusted you.
You want to share a photo of your new puppy taken right outside your school gates. What environmental clue are you accidentally leaking?
The location of your school (via uniforms, signs, or distinct landmarks)
What type of content is considered not safe and inappropriate to post online?
Activities that involves or promotes violence, nudity, drug use, hate speech, dangerous activities, harassment… etc
You just set your new social media account to "Public" so you can get more followers. Who can now see your photos and location details?
Anyone
A student sees two websites giving different information about the same topic. What should she do?
The student should compare both websites, check which sources are reliable, and look for evidence to decide which information is accurate.
Before you upload a photo or video that features another person, what should you always ask them for first?
Permission/consent
You post a photo before leaving for a holiday and mention that your family will be away for two weeks. What personal information might be leaked?
Your destination, departure date, return date, and the fact that your home may be unattended could be revealed.
You notice that a website makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. What should you do?
Digital footprint
You post a photo to your “Close Friends” story. What should you still remember about who may eventually see it?
People on the list can still screenshot, save, or share the post with others, so the audience may become larger than expected.
You heard from 3 sources that they saw student A has been picking on student B. Who would you report and why?
Not applicable, the source of information is second hand and may not be accurate.
Someone in your group chat makes a joke about another student that could embarrass them. How could you respond respectfully?
Avoid joining in, discourage the behaviour, support the student being targeted, and keep the conversation respectful.
You decide to take a selfie at a cute café every week and immediately post it. What information could this reveal?
Your exact location, routine and schedule.
A student is about to post a funny video that contains swearing and a dangerous prank. What should the student consider before uploading it?
Consider whether the content is suitable, safe, legal, and whether it could support harmful behaviour.
Who should you accept message requests from or share private information with?
You should only accept messages from people you know and can trust, and do not share private information online at all
A viral TikTok trend is influencing many young people to try or believe something. What should you check before following or sharing the trend?
Check where the trend came from, whether the information is supported by reliable sources or evidence.
You want to hit up the beach with your friend this weekend, they said no because they have homework to do, but you really want to go with them. What would you do?
Respect their boundaries, either go with others, reschedule or postpone to a later date.
You notice that a website makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. What should you do?
You should leave the website, avoid interacting with unsafe content, and tell a trusted adult if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.