Being a Good Digital Citizen

What are the three B's that give us guidelines for being a good person online?

• Be respectful, be responsible, be safe

• Be rude, be reckless, be secretive

• Be funny, be popular, be famous

• Be lazy, be selfish, be mean

What should you do if a stranger sends you a message?

• Reply and start a conversation

• Ignore it and delete the message

• Share personal information with them

• Ask them to meet in person

What personal information should you never share online?

• Your name and address

• Your phone number and birthday

• Where you go to school and pictures of yourself

• All of the above

How can you keep your computer safe?

• Download anything without asking a grown-up

• Use strong passwords and share them with your best friend

• Visit unsafe websites and open unsafe emails

• Play games and use images without permission

What is digital etiquette or netiquette?

• A set of rules for how to behave online

• A way to be mean to others on the internet

• A way to hide your identity online

• A type of computer virus

What is flaming?

• A type of computer game

• A way to communicate clearly online

• A full-blown argument online

• A type of online virus

Why is it important to treat others with respect online?

• Because it's fun to be mean to others

• Because you can hide behind a secret identity

• Because it's easier to forget the rules online

• Because you want to be treated nicely too

How can you communicate clearly online?

• Use abbreviations and emoticons in all messages

• Write in all capital letters to emphasize your point

• Reread what you write before sending it

• Post personal information about your friends without permission

What should you do before posting something about a friend?

• Get their permission

• Post it without asking

• Share their personal information

• Make sure it's funny

What is the best way to stay safe online?

• Share personal information with strangers

• Visit unsafe websites and download anything

• Ignore your parents' advice

• Be cautious and ask a grown-up if unsure