Media Balance
What is one benefit of technology?
What is one way to stay safe online?
What is data?
Data are individual facts, statistics, or items of information, often numeric.
What makes an online source credible?
Be skeptical, examine the source's and author's credentials and affiliations and make sure the source is up-to-date.
What is one form of digital communication?
Instant Messaging, Chat, Discussion Boards, Email, Video Conference, etc.
What is one drawback of technology?
Negative impact on the environment.
Why are passwords important?
Passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your personal information. The stronger your password, the more protected you will be from hackers and malicious software.
What is spam and phishing?
Spam is unwanted junk mail where as phishing is intended to harm individuals by obtaining sensitive information.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
What is code switching?
Code switching is the adjustment of one’s style of speech, appearance, behavior, and expression in ways that will optimize the comfort of others in exchange for fair treatment, quality service, and employment opportunities.
What is the recommended amount of screen time?
Two hours per day.
What makes a password secure?
What should be considered when posting online?
Consider the audience, purpose, and presentation.
What impact can cyberbullying have?
What is the most popular form of communication?
Texting is the most popular form of communication amongst teens.
What is the average amount of screen time for teens?
Nine hours per day.
Why is it important to sign out?
Why is it harmful to post inappropriate content?
Posting inappropriate content can damage reputations and cause problems years later — such as when a potential employer or college admissions officer do background checks.
Why is the online disinhibition effect?
Online disinhibition effect is the lack of restraint one feels when communicating online in comparison to communicating in-person.
How can teenagers communicate better?
Communication can be improved through active listening, asking questions, and keeping an open mind.
How do you achieve media balance?
Participate in BOTH online and offline activities. When online be more active than passive.
What is facial recognition and what risks does it pose?
Facial recognition is a way of identifying or confirming an individual’s identity using their face from a photo, video, or in real-time. It poses a risk to privacy, personal rights and freedoms, as well as potential data theft and other crimes.
What is a digital footprint?
A digital footprint is a record of a person's online activity. It shows where they've been on the internet and the data they've left behind. It grows when a person deliberately share something online, or when sites and apps track activity without permission.
What is hate speech?
Hate speech is abusive or threatening speech or writing, often online, that expresses prejudice against a particular group, especially on the basis of race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Should you always say what's on your mind even if it might hurt someone's feelings?
No, it's important to consider your audience when communicating online.