Safety
It is not smart to have the same _______ for multiple websites
Password
Everything you see online is true/real, even videos and pictures.
False, the internet is an amazing place, but it is also very easy to post false or fake information, photos and videos and online.
My parents left for the weekend and I am home alone, should I post that fact on my social media?
No! This would advertise the fact that you are alone and could put you in danger?
Can you cyberbully someone in person?
No, cyber-bullying is defined as online harassment through social media, emails, texting, and online communication
Can you purchase insurance coverage for your chromebook?
Yes and you definitely should. It's only $10 and if you don't, you will not be allowed to bring your chromebook home overnight and if you break or damage your chromebook, your parents will be responsible for the cost to repair it.
If I delete something I post, that means it's gone forever (T/F)
False!
Social media and data collection companies save everything you tweet! Even if you delete it they can still bring it back, be smart about what you write online!
It's impossible for someone to hack your Instagram or Snapchat account if you don't post often.
False. Your account can be hacked at anytime.
You recently accepted a friend request from a friend of a friend. They are asking for your address. Should you give it to them?
No!
Never give out your personal information online!!
Someone is messaging me very mean things, I think they are cyber bullying me, what are some correct things I should do? (Name one)
Tell your parents. Block them. Tell a teacher. Report them on the website they used.
What I should not do in the hallway with my chromebook.
Toss in the air or walk while using my chromebook.
If you get redirected to a strange website, this is likely called what?
Web scam
It is not possible for people to lose their job over inappropriate social media posts (T/F)
False! Many employers follow their employees on social media and can fire you over some posts!
Congratulations! You've won a free Ipad! All you have to do is give a website your home address, cellphone number, and social security!
Should you give this information to them?
No!
These "FREE STUFF" giveaways are scams, they use this information to get steal identities and get into peoples bank accounts!
If you know someone is cyberbullying someone else, what should you do?
You should tell someone that can help, like a teacher or parent. Even if you are friends with the person doing the cyberbullying because if it were you be cyberbullied, you would want someone to help you. Remember you can always do this anonymously (that means you do it without anyone else knowing)
(T/F) A good rule of thumb when posting online is to ask yourself "Would I let my grandma see this?"
Yes!
Sometimes when we post we are only thinking about that one person we want to read our post, but we have to remember anyone might see it! Asking yourself if you would let your Grandma or your Nana see your post might make you think twice.
T/F It is okay to accept a friend request if you don't know the person.
False. You shouldn't accept friend requests from people that you don't know or have no friends in common.
T/F There is high speed internet at the top of Mount Everest.
True! Internet is provided across the entire mountain so climbers can check for severe weather updates, or just look at memes while they hike
When I set my account to private, I can post anything I want without worrying, T/F
False! social media can change their settings at any time and they keep everything you post, so you still need to be smart about what you post
T/F people sometimes bully others online because they think no one can tell it is them
True, the internet seems to offer anonymity (no one can know who you are) but upon request, authority figures like police can still find out your real name
How much time do you spend online?
Anything can be the answer. Schoolwork is always ok, but if you spend more than 1-2 hours everyday on social media and games, that's probably too much.
Why shouldn't you use the same password for every website you have an account on?
If someone finds out one of your passwords, they could log into all of your accounts!
T/F 50% of all emails sent online are spam
False! actually over 70% of the 204 million emails sent EVERY MINUTE are spam!
What pieces of information are considered personal and private?
Your birthdate, address, phone number, social security number and any information that could reveal where you live or who you live with
T/F Cyber bullying has just as real consequences as normal bullying, including being kicked off sports teams, suspension, and legal punishments
True, cyber bullying is treated just as severely as real bullying
Have you ever been cyberbullied or have you ever cyberbullied someone else?
Be honest with yourself. If you have been cyberbullied, tell someone you trust. If you have every cyberbullied anyone, please understand you are doing something that is very wrong and you should STOP and think about how you would feel if someone where doing to you, the same thing you are doing to someone else.