Respecting Devices
Should you eat or drink while using your device? (Yes or No and why)
No, food and drinks could spill and break the device.
What is private information?
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 clickbait?
An image or headline that tries to get you to click on it, usually for advertising purposes.
What does it mean to be a digital citizen?
Someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate
Is playing a game with a friend online a social interaction? (yes or no)
Yes
My device is on 20% and I’m packing up to go home for the day. What should I do?
Plug it into the charger so it’s ready for tomorrow.
How is private information different from personal information?
Personal information: Information about you that cannot be used to identify you because it is also true for many other people (e.g. your hair color, your height, your eye color, etc.)
A friend I met online but have never met in person asked for my phone number so we can text. Should I share it with them? Why or why not?
No, phone numbers are private information and shouldn’t be given out to people you don’t know.
What is griefing?
Irritating or angering people in video games by being mean, destructive, or cheating
How can you actively listen to someone?
Answers may vary: Put down the devices, look at the speaker, turn off music or noises, nod in agreement, and remain quiet.
I saw my friend put stickers on their device. I want to put some on mine but is this allowed? (why or why not)
No stickers should not be on devices especially if it belongs to the school. Stickers can be hard to remove and leave permanent damage.
What makes a password strong?
The password is not easy to guess, use a phrase (the first letter of each word), capitalize some of the letters, add a symbol, and add numbers.
I took a picture of my friend and want to post it on Instagram. Should I ask for their permission first? Why or why not?
Yes, you should ask for permission, a photo is private information.
What are some signs of cyberbullying?
Electronic creation or transmission of harassing communications, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images.
What is a community?
A group of people who share the same interests or goals.
My teacher asked me to bring my device to their desk. How should I carry it?
With two hands, walk slowly and carefully.
My password is my birthday. Is that a good password? Why or why not?
Your birthday is not a good password as it’s easy to guess and gives away private information.
My friend I met online wants to meet up in person. They say they’re my age and live only a few blocks away. Should I meet them? Why or why not?
Answers may vary: No do not meet with somebody you met online. This is unsafe because they could be lying about who they are.
If somebody is griefing what can you do to make the interaction positive?
Answers: May vary: Block the player, ask them to stop, remove yourself from the situation by finding another game to play, reporting that player, muting that player.
What are two ways you can connect with an online community?
Answers may vary: Play games together, FaceTime/video call, Send messages, Share funny videos, Send emails.
I’m taking my device home, how can I keep it safe?
Answers may vary: Put the device in a case, zipper the backpack to prevent it from falling out, and keep food and drinks away from it.
Name three types of private information.
Answers may vary: full name, address, full birthday, school name, your phone number, where your parents work, etc.
If somebody online asks you for private information what could you say?
Answers may vary: Say it's a personal preference not to share, change the subject, or say the information doesn’t matter.
If you see somebody cyberbullying what can you do to help?
Defend or support the person being bullied, tell a trusted adult, and address it directly with the bully.
What are two ways you connect with the world online?
Answers may vary: Read about the person (e.g., in news articles, or stories), Watch videos of the person, Listen to their music, Watch them play sports.