Digital Etiquette and Online Behavior Worksheet

Most of your screen time is likely spent on which activity, according to your phone's settings?

• Scrolling through social media

• Reading physical books

• Exercising outdoors

• Cooking meals

People often act differently online than in person because:

• They feel anonymous and less accountable online.

• They want to make more friends online.

• They are always happier online.

• They never get angry online.

List two digital etiquette basics you should follow when posting online.

• Be respectful (no name-calling, harassment, or bullying). Avoid posting private info or photos of others without permission.

• Always use all caps to get your point across. Share others' private information freely.

• Respond to negative comments with insults. Post anything you want without considering others.

• Ignore copyright rules. Post misleading information intentionally.

It is appropriate to post or comment online when:

• you have thought carefully about your words and their impact

• you want to share something without considering consequences

• you are angry and want to vent immediately

• you have not checked the facts or accuracy

You should NOT post or comment online when:

• you are angry or upset

• you have double-checked your facts

• you want to share helpful information

• you are being respectful

What is a respectful and appropriate response if your friend posts a picture of themselves in a silly costume that you find funny but kind of embarrassing?

• Comment something supportive or positive to avoid embarrassment.

• Make a joke that might embarrass your friend further.

• Ignore the post completely and never mention it.

• Share the picture with others without your friend's permission.

Sharing a rumour about a classmate that might not be true can have negative consequences. What is a respectful and appropriate response in this situation?

• Choose not to share the rumour and encourage others to do the same.

• Spread the rumour to see if it is true.

• Ignore the situation and let others handle it.

• Confront the classmate publicly about the rumour.

You read a news article and want to post it, but you're not sure if it’s from a reliable source. What should you do before sharing it?

• Check the reliability of the source before sharing.

• Share it immediately without checking.

• Assume all news articles are true.

• Only share articles that support your opinion.

You’re mad about something that happened in school and want to rant online. What is a respectful and appropriate response?

• Reflect on your feelings and consider the possible outcomes before posting online.

• Immediately post your rant online without thinking.

• Ignore your feelings and do nothing.

• Blame others publicly without considering their feelings.

What is a respectful and appropriate response when a classmate posts a drawing they made?

• Comment positively and encourage their creativity.

• Ignore the post completely.

• Criticize their drawing harshly.

• Share the drawing without their permission.