Social Media
True or False. It is okay for me to send inappropriate messages via snapchat because they only last about 10 seconds.
False
You have met someone online and have been talking with them for a couple weeks. They want to meet up, should you go?
That's a personal choice, but ALWAYS trust your gut if something feels off, don't go. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Use social media to share with close friends and family
Do
Should you share information online about your friends because your excited about the news they've recently shared with you.
You should not unless you have their consent to share it online.
There are more than 35 million of these posted on Instagram.
Selfies
True or False. What you see on another persons Instagram a full and accurate representation of their life.
You've created a Tinder account and have been talking to someone for a little while. They have expressed wanting to sext you. Should you?
No. You cannot be sure that this individual will not share the context of the sexts with others. There is also no way to confirm the person is of age of consent. If you were to begin sexting someone who had indicated that they were older than they actually were and were not age of majority you could end up with charges placed against you for child sexual harassment.
Assume others know the context of your texts, comments and posts.
Don't. Texts can be misleading and often times others are unable to pick up on the tone you may be hoping to portray.
Should you log into your electronic banking app while on a public server.
You should not
How can you report illegal things online?
Talk to a trusted adult, talk with the police, some online cites you can report the person or the illegal material to be deleted
What setting should your social media account be set to.
All personal accounts should be set to private. Hobby accounts where you only share things related to the hobby or idea is acceptable to stay public
It is Bell Lets Talk Day, a lot of people on social media cites are posting about personal experiences with mental health, should I?
Personal preference. Don't feel obligated to share your story but if you feel empowered to share then go ahead. If you choose to share be mindful of any triggering content when sharing your story.
Click on all links sent to your email.
Don't
Should you set up two factor authentication on your devices.
You should.
What is identity theft?
1. Unauthorized use or attempted use of an existing account 2. Unauthorized use or attempted use to open a personal account 3. Misuse of personal information for fraudulent purposes
You've had a bad day. The best place to vent and share your frustration is your social media platforms that way friends and family can comment and support you. True or False
False. Keep any kind of drama offline. If you require support talk to a trusted person face to face or over the phone.
You have created an Indeed account and want to start job hunting. You upload a resume to Indeed and a few days later are contacted by a person who explains that they are a recruiter for a company and want to meet you in a coffee shop to talk with you further about a job opportunity they have for you. What do you do?
Vet the company first. Indeed is a great job searching tool but it is not free of of scammers. Never give out any personal information. You can always call the company to see if the recruitment is legitimate before going.
Share your social media password with friends, it's only SnapChat.
Don't
Should you post on social media about a vacation you are taking and how long you will be away for.
You should not.
Is watching or reading pornographic material a good source of sexual education?
No.
You want to post a picture to social media. You look good but your friend does not like the way they look in the picture and does not want it posted. What should you do.
Don't post the picture
I'm playing a video game and where a headset to communicate with other players. I have an avatar and don't use my real name. While I'm playing I can use racist, sexist and inappropriate language while I play because know one knows who I am.
Incorrect. Everything is traceable and there are many reporting tools for reporting others in video games. These behaviours have the potential to lead to legal action taken against you and criminal charges. Just because you are an avatar does not mean you can say whatever you want to.
Use the internet to buy and sell items.
Personal choice. But do not give out any personal banking information and always ensure a safe pick up location if you are purchasing items from another person online.
Should you use the internet as a tool for researching and connecting with others.
You should as long as you do it safely
How often should you check your settings on social media accounts.
Every time there is an update