Social Media Safety Quiz

Source 3: Why should I balance my time online?

• too much time online can affect my mood

• my real life relationships may suffer

• I could develop body image issues

• I could make myself extremely stressed out by viewing harmful content

Answer explanation

Correct! All of these are valid reasons that support the need for balancing your time online!

Source 4: When fact-checking information, you should...

• check the source, its credibility, and when it was published

• trust the sources with the most views

• trust one source only

Answer explanation

When fact-checking, you need to determine whether or not the source is credible, accurate and timely.

It is also helpful to cross-check the same information across a variety of sources to make sure you're not missing any key information due to bias.

Source 1: My friends are asking me for my password. I should...

• not give it to them - my password is for my eyes only!

• give it to them - they're my friends and I trust them

Answer explanation

It is always better to be safe than to be sorry. Keep your passwords safe and only known to you.

On the same note, never give out personal information (addresses, passwords etc.) to anyone, especially to anyone you've just met online!

Source 2: What can be affected by your digital footprint?

• your chances of getting a job and/or special school programs

• your shoe size

• the ads you see on social media

Answer explanation

As your digital footprint is made up of everything you do in the internet (e.g. what you browse and what you post), information collected from you can be used to determine the ads you get. It can even help employers or schools form impressions about you as a person.

Remember: not everything has to be shared!

Source 4: How can I fact check information I see on social media?

• look up the information with "facts" or "hoax" at the end (e.g. flying pigs in East Perth facts)

• check how the information is being delivered (e.g. are people making the truth more dramatic for views?)

• cross-check with other sources to get the bigger picture

• check if it is a paid advertisement in guise of an "honest review"

Answer explanation

Correct! These are all valid fact-checking strategies you should employ when browsing social media.

Remember, some of your favourite Tiktokers or YouTubers may be lying or exaggerating details to get more views and comments.

Moreover, sometimes people are trying to sell you things that are useless, or worse, harmful. Always check!

Source 3: How can I minimise my time online?

• spend some time device-free (go on "Do Not Disturb" mode)

• spend as much time on it as possible so you get bored of it

• try and engage in more real-life activities with friends and family

Answer explanation

You can also minimise your time online by making your phone less interesting with something as simple as turning your device to greyscale.

You can also set timers to have breaks between uses.

Remember to ask a trusted adult for help if you feel that you spend too much time online.

What did you think of today's lesson? Let me know two (2) things you liked and two things (2) you think could be improved on! Thank you, and see you all in class!