Vocabulary 1
Define cyberbullying:
Cyberbullying=using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate, harm and upset someone
Why is it not always a good idea to express how you feel online?
Provide an example of a type of online source that could include information that isn't true?
examples: editorials, blogs, satire, hoaxes, parodies, etc.
Define credible:
credible=believable, trustworthy
Define de-escalate:
De-escalate=to lessen the intensity or anger in a conflict
Explain why digital drama happens?
people can be anonymous and can say anything they want online without worrying about anyone knowing who/where they are
You read a news story and aren't sure if it's real or fake. Should you share the story? Why or why not?
No, because you're not sure if it's true and spreading fake news can cause confusion/misinformation, etc.
Who is the target in a cyberbullying situation?
target=the victim or the person being bullied
Explain what bias means:
Bias=having preference for one thing over another in a way that isn't fair
Provide 2 examples that would escalate a digital drama situation:
examples: arguing with the bully,
posting videos or images that will embarrass the bully,
using threatening language
intimidating the bully, etc.
Name the 3 things you should do to determine if a news story is real or fake:
1) read closely 2) analyze the source, 3) look for corroboration
What does it mean to evaluate a source?
evaluate=to carefully examine something to figure out its value
In a cyberbullying situation, explain who bystanders and upstanders are:
Bystanders=people who observe the situation but don't get involved
Upstanders=people who support/stand up for the person being bullied
Name 2 ways that digital drama differs from in-person drama?
examples: it can include images or videos that get people's attention, it can reach big audience and reach them immediately, it can involve people posting things anonymously, etc.
Name 2 elements that a fake news source may contain?
examples: key points cannot be corroborated by other credible sources, information seems very surprising or even unbelievable, author has clear bias on subject, site is not from a reliable/credible news, academic, or governmental organizational source, etc.
What do we call it when people use device, apps, or websites to start or further a conflict between people?
digital drama
What is corroboration and why is it important?
Finding additional sources that confirm or support a story, it's important to verify if news is real or fake
Provide 2 examples of de-escalation:
examples: leaving an online conversation, website or app and ignoring the drama
changing the subject or shifting the focus to something else unrelated to the drama
posting something positive
Explain 3 elements that a credible news source should contain?
examples: site should be a reliable news source, academic, government or organization, author should have no clear bias, all key points can be corroborated by other credible sources
Explain what it means to be a good digital citizen? (provide at least 3 examples)
examples: being safe, responsible, smart, careful, and respectful online, etc.