Digitally Aware
Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
Media Balance
To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing
Empathy
Using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate, harm, and upset someone
Cyberbullying
Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name or your address)
Private Information
A website or resource that’s able to be believed; trustworthy
Credible
All the information online about a person posted either by that person or by others, intentionally or unintentionally
Digital Footprint
Reduce the intensity of a conflict or situation
Deescalate
When people share something (online) they later regret
Oversharing
An attempt to trick someone online, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
Internet Scam
Information being reported about an event that has just happened or is currently occurring
Breaking News
To engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet
Unplug
When something happens that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
Red Flag Feeling
Behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices - sometimes without even thinking
Digital Habits
A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity
To carefully examine something to figure out its value
Evaluate
Small files used by web servers to save browsing information, allowing websites to remember your device, browser preferences, and your online activity
Cookies
Someone who responds to a bullying situation by confronting the bully directly or by telling a trusted adult
Upstander
When people use devices, apps, or websites to start or further a conflict between people
Digital Drama
When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information
Phishing
Having preference for one thing over another in a way that’s unfair
Bias
Content (text, audio, images, video) or devices that allow people to share information, communicate, and collaborate over internet or computer networks.
Digital Media
Someone who responds to a bullying situation by supporting the person being bullied
Ally
Features or aspects of a device or app that are intended to hook the user into frequent use
Addictive Design
Facts and statistics collected together to be used for different purposes
Data
An additional source that confirms or supports a news story, article, or piece of information
Corroboration