Standing Up
This term describes someone who speaks up or takes action when they witness injustice or bullying.
An upstander
This evaluation system involves carefully reading and thinking about information to determine if it's trustworthy and accurate.
In The Assignment, these two student characters lead the resistance against completing the controversial assignment.
Logan and Cade
This is the term for being kind, respectful, and responsible when communicating online.
Digital citizenship
This type of false information is spread unintentionally by people who believe it's true.
Misinformation
This is the opposite of an upstander - someone who sees something wrong but does nothing.
A bystander
This is the first thing you should check when evaluating a website - it usually ends in .com, .org, .edu, or .gov.
The URL or web address
The Assignment is told from multiple perspectives. Name three characters from whose perspective the book is taken.
Cade
Logan
Mr. Bartley
Before posting a photo or information about someone else online, you should always get this from them first.
Permission or consent?
This type of false information is created and spread deliberately to deceive people.
Disinformation
These are two key things you should do before taking action as an upstander to ensure your safety and effectiveness.
Assess the situation and ask for help/tell an adult
To verify information, you should do this - checking multiple sources to confirm the facts are accurate.
Cross-referencing or lateral reading
In The Assignment, what subject does Mr. Bartley teach?
Social Studies
This permanent record of your online activity, posts, and digital interactions can affect college admissions and future job opportunities.
Digital footprint
These sensational headlines are designed to get clicks and shares, often exaggerating or misrepresenting the actual story.
Clickbait
This psychological phenomenon explains why people are less likely to help when others are present, making upstander behavior even more important.
The bystander effect
This type of source provides firsthand accounts or direct evidence, like diaries, photographs, or original documents from the time period being studied.
A primary source
In The Assignment, students demonstrated upstander behavior by refusing to complete this controversial Holocaust project.
The assignment to debate the Holocaust/argue for the Final Solution
If you witness cyberbullying, these are two actions you should take to be a digital upstander.
1. Don't participate
2. Report it to an adult
3. Support the victim
Photos or videos that have been altered or manipulated to deceive viewers are called this, and AI is making them increasingly realistic.
Deepfakes (or manipulated/doctored images)
These subtle, often unintentional comments or actions communicate hostile or negative messages to marginalized groups, and upstanders should call them out.
When researching controversial or sensitive topics like the Holocaust, you should seek out sources from these types of institutions, such as the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum or Yad Vashem.
This is what Mr. Bartley claims his assignment is meant to teach students - the ability to argue any side of an issue.
Critical thinking or argumentation skills
This practice involves thinking critically about what you share online and considering potential consequences before posting - like asking "Would I want this seen by my family, teachers, or future employers?"
The "think before you post" rule or digital reflection
To verify if a photo is real, you can use this technique - copying the image into a search engine to find its original source and context.
Reverse image search