Digital Citizenship Vocabulary

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Information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop.

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Digital Media

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Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.).

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Media Balance

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When something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious.

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Red Flag Feeling

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To engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet.

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Unplug

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Behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices.

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Digital Habits

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Information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g. your full name or your address).

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Private Information

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A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity.

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Identity Theft

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When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information.

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Phishing

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An attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information.

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Internet Scam

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A web address that has been condensed and which could mislead a user into going into a risky website.

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