7th Grade Digital Wellness Flashcard

Front

What is a NEGATIVE part of being in an online community?

Back

Having anything you post be permanent.

Answer explanation

Once you post something, it's

permanent. And people can use your online impression to make decisions about you all of your life.

Front

If a friend posts something online that hurts your feelings, what should you do? Options: Post something hurtful about them. Ask why they're mad at you in the comments. Text them and say they hurt your feelings. Ask to talk to them in person.

Back

Ask to talk to them in person.

Answer explanation

If a friend hurts your feelings online, it's usually best to talk to them in real life. You

can't see someone's expression or hear their

voice online.

Front

If someone you don't know asks where you go to school, what should you do?

Back

Don't respond.

Answer explanation

If someone you don't know asks for personal information, don't reply. It's not rude. Even if the person is connected to a friend online, they may not know them in person. If you're

not sure, ask an adult you trust for help.

Front

What is "social comparison"?

Back

When you compare your life to others' social media posts and feel like your life is worse.

Answer explanation

Social comparison is when you compare your life to what you see someone else post

online and feel like your life is worse.

It can happen when you spend a lot of time online.

It can also cause depression. It's important to remember that what you see online isn't

all real.

Front

How can you avoid "emotional contagion"? Options: Turn off notifications on your phone., Spend time away from social media., Stay offline before you go to bed., All of the above.

Back

All of the above.

Answer explanation

"Emotional contagion" is when you feel the emotions you think someone else feels. It can happen easily on social media.

If being online is making you upset, try to spend some time offline. Turn off notifications on your phone and spend time with friends in person. If you still feel upset, talk to an adult you trust.

Front

What is "digital footprint"?

Back

A collection of data from someone's online activity that can be traced back to them.

Answer explanation

A "digital footprint" is a collection of data from someone's online activity that can be traced back to them. It's made up of data that can be found online.

Everyone has some type of digital footprint. But if your digital footprint has too much personal information, it can lead to identity theft.

Front

What's a good way to keep personal information private online? Options: Make social media profiles public. Turn off location tracking on all apps. Share personal information over direct messages only. All of the above.

Back

Turn off location tracking on all apps.

Answer explanation

You should turn off location tracking on apps and keep

social media profiles private.

Don't share personal information with people you don't know.

Front

When is it okay to share your password with a friend?

Back

It's never safe to share you password.

Answer explanation

If someone you don't know asks for personal information, don't reply. It's not rude.

If the person is connected to you or even a friend online, it is NEVER safe to share you password.

Front

When should you talk to an adult you trust?

Back

If you see yourself tagged online and you don't want to be, if someone asks you for personal information, or if you aren't sure if you should post something.

Answer explanation

You can talk to an adult you trust anytime you need about the things happening online.

If you aren't sure if you should post something or someone asks for personal information, talk to an adult.

If you see yourself tagged online and don't want to be, talk to an adult you trust.

Front

How can you make sure a picture won't be shared publicly online? Options: Only share it over direct message. Only share it with friends you know. Only share it in person. Only send it over email.

Back

Only share it in person.

Answer explanation

If you don't want something to be shared online, only show someone in person.

Anything you send digitally can be copied or screen-captured. Once someone else has it, you can't control who they'll share it with.