Level Up: Gaming Safely Online - Slides

Multiple Choice

What information is okay to give out on the internet?
A) Full Name
B) Address
C) Phone Number
D) None of the above

• A) Full Name

• B) Address

• C) Phone Number

• D) None of the Above

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to think about privacy and safety when playing online games?

• Because it helps us avoid sharing personal information with strangers.

• Because it makes the game more fun.

• Because it helps us win more games.

• Because it allows us to play longer hours.

Open Ended

How do other players know who you are in an online game?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of private information that should never be shared in online game chats?

• Your home address

• Your favorite color

• The name of your pet

• Your favorite game

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about in-game chat.

• It allows players to talk by typing or speaking messages.

• It allows players to get to know each others' interests.

• It is always safe to share your real name in chat.

• Other players are always telling the truth about who they are.

Open Ended

Why is it important to talk with your family before playing any online game?

Multiple Choice

Why do many online games have age restrictions of 13 years or older?

• Because they want to limit the number of players

• Because these games collect information and have unsupervised chat features

• Because younger players are not interested in online games

• Because games are too difficult for younger players

Multiple Choice

It is okay to lie about your age to play a game that is restricted to ages 13 and over.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you avoid including in your username when playing online games?

• Your favorite animal

• Your real name

• A made-up word

• Your favorite color

Multiple Choice

What should you do if someone in a game asks for your personal information or makes you feel uncomfortable?

• Ignore them and keep playing

• Tell a trusted adult right away

• Share your information if they seem friendly

• Try to solve the problem yourself

Drag and Drop

What are the three important things to consider when you get permission to play a game with online access.​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Safe Usernames

Safe Chats

Ways to Get Help

Ways to Cheat Your Age

How to Win

How to Sneak Playing It

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the safest response if a player you've been gaming with for several weeks asks for your email address or social media account to chat outside the game?

• Share your email because you've known them for a few weeks in the game.

• Create a new email account just for gaming friends.

• Tell a parent/guardian about the request and ask what they think.

• Say you only communicate through the game's chat system.

Open Ended

Why is it important to tell a parent or guardian if someone you met in an online game asks for your personal information?

Multiple Choice

Which actions should you take if you see images or chat messages in a game that make you feel uncomfortable or scared?

• Keep playing and try to ignore it.

• Turn off the game immediately and tell a trusted adult what happened.

• Message the person back, telling them to stop.

• Try to delete what you saw and forget about it.

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to turn off the game and tell a trusted adult if you encounter something scary or uncomfortable while gaming.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good practices for staying safe while playing online games?

• Share your real name in your username.

• Be careful with what you share during in-game chats.

• Ask a trusted adult for help when needed.

• Give out your personal information to new friends.