Digital Citizenship
What does it mean to be a good digital citizen?
Using technology safely and respectfully.
Which behavior is an example of cyberbullying?
Repeatedly posting hurtful comments about someone online.
What is one action that can help prevent a disagreement from becoming a physical fight?
Walking away and asking for help.
What is the difference between a disagreement and a physical act of violence?
A disagreement involves conflicting opinions or interests, while physical violence involves the use of physical force intended to cause harm.
What is an upstander?
Someone who takes safe, positive action to support a person experiencing bullying or mistreatment.
What should you do before posting a picture of someone else online?
Ask for their permission.
A student repeatedly sends embarrassing pictures of a classmate to a group chat without permission. What type of behavior does this represent?
Cyberbullying or online harassment.
During a disagreement, a student says, "You always make me angry!" What is a more effective way to communicate their feelings?
Use an "I" statement, such as "I feel frustrated when you interrupt me."
student encourages two classmates to fight while others gather to watch. How can the audience affect the situation?
An audience may increase pressure, encourage aggression, and make the situation more likely to escalate.
You witness a classmate being mocked in a group chat. What action best demonstrates being an effective upstander?
Support the targeted student, avoid participating, and report the behavior when appropriate.
What is a digital footprint?
The trail of information you leave through your online activity.
Two students disagree during a group project. One later makes repeated insulting posts about the other. What is the difference between conflict and bullying?
Conflict involves a disagreement, while bullying involves harmful conduct that may include repeated targeting or a power imbalance.
Someone sends you an insulting message. You are angry and want to respond. What demonstrates the strongest conflict-resolution skills?
Take time to calm down, avoid retaliation, and decide whether to seek adult support.
Two students argue online. One shares a screenshot with friends, and several students begin threatening the other student. What is the most important concern?
The situation has escalated into a potential safety concern requiring adult intervention.
A student witnesses bullying but says, "It's not my problem because I'm not involved." What important responsibility is the student overlooking?
Bystanders can help prevent further harm by safely supporting the targeted student or reporting the behavior.
A student posts an angry message about a peer but deletes it five minutes later. Why might the post still have consequences?
Digital content can be captured or shared before deletion, and its impact may continue.
A student repeatedly makes jokes about a peer's personal identity. When confronted, the student says, "I didn't mean to hurt anyone." Why does this not automatically excuse the behavior?
Even without an admitted intent to harm, the behavior may still constitute harassment or bullying depending on the circumstances.
Two students disagree about what happened during a game. Both insist they are right and refuse to listen. What conflict-resolution strategy could help them move forward?
Active listening, allowing each person to explain their perspective, and working toward a respectful solution.
A student says, "I was only joking," after threatening to hurt another student. Why should the threat still be taken seriously?
Threats can create fear and indicate potential safety concerns, regardless of whether the person later claims they were joking.
A student witnesses classmates repeatedly excluding and mocking a peer online because of the peer's perceived identity. The student wants to help but worries about becoming a target. What is the most effective response?
Avoid participating, preserve relevant evidence, and discreetly report the behavior to a trusted adult.
A student shares personal information with someone they have only met online. What is the greatest concern, even if the person seems trustworthy?
The person may not be who they claim to be, and sharing personal information can create privacy and safety risks.
A student creates a fake social media account pretending to be a classmate and posts embarrassing messages. What makes this behavior particularly harmful?
It involves impersonation, deception, and potential damage to another person's reputation and relationships.
A student believes a peer intentionally embarrassed them in front of others. Before confronting the peer, what important thinking skill could help prevent the conflict from escalating?
Considering alternative explanations and recognizing that assumptions about another person's intentions may be incorrect.
A student receives a threatening message from a peer but believes it may not be serious because the sender has made similar comments before. What is the most responsible decision?
Take the threat seriously, preserve the message, avoid escalating the conflict, and immediately notify a trusted adult.
A student shares a hurtful rumor about a classmate online. Several others repost it and add insulting comments. The original student argues they are not responsible for what others posted. What principle of digital citizenship applies?
Individuals are accountable for their own online actions, including sharing harmful content that may contribute to further harm.