Online Dangers & Safety

Intentional and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.

• Catfishing

• Cyberbullying

• Impersonation

• Outing

What can you infer from the fact that people are more likely to say mean things online than in person?

• The Internet doesn't have the same rules of behavior as real life.

• Using chat rooms and message boards makes some people angry.

• The Internet is much more dangerous than real life.

• Being anonymous can make some people forget their manners.

Which of these is NOT correct way to end cyberbullying?

• Block people.

• Don't do anything about it.

• Reach out for help.

• Protect your accounts.

Kids who are cyberbullied are more likely to:

• Skip school.

• Get bad grades.

• Have health problems.

• All of the above.

Cyberbullying can lead to serious long lasting problems.

• True

• False

Posting a person's personal information meant to hurt or embarrass them.

• Yes. It is an example of cyberbullying.

• No. Not an example of cyberbullying.

You send a message to someone in your class. They open it, but don’t bother to reply.

• Cyberbullying
• Not Cyberbullying

You create a group chat to spread lies, gossip, or reveal another's personal secrets .

• Cyberbullying

• Not Cyberbullying

You take a photo of your classmate and superimpose their face on a rude picture. You upload this picture to multiple websites.

• Cyberbullying
• Not Cyberbullying

Why should you never send emails, texts, or IMs when you're angry or upset? Choose 2 from below

• You may not have the best judgement when your emotions are running high.

• You may type something that hurts the other person's feelings, damaging the relationship you have with that person.

• It isn't easy for people to tell your emotional state online.

• Nobody really cares about how you feel.