Becoming Responsible Digital Citizens

Which of the following is a rule for staying safe online?

• Share your passwords with friends

• Never share personal information with strangers

• Post your home address on social media

• Click on every link you see

What does it mean to have a digital footprint?

• The mark your shoes leave on the ground

• The trail of information you leave online

• The number of friends you have

• The games you play on your computer

Which of the following is an example of respectful communication online?

• Calling someone names in a chat

• Ignoring someone’s message

• Saying “thank you” and using polite words

• Posting mean comments on a photo

What should you do if you see someone being bullied online?

• Join in and make fun of them

• Ignore it and do nothing

• Tell a trusted adult or teacher

• Share the mean message with others

Which of these is a way to use social media responsibly?

• Posting private information for everyone to see

• Only accepting friend requests from people you know

• Sharing your passwords in your bio

• Posting rumors about classmates

If you want to use a picture you found online for a school project, what should you check for?

• If it has a Creative Commons license

• If it looks pretty

• If your friends have used it before

• If it is in color

How can you protect your digital footprint when using the internet?

• Share everything about your day online

• Think before you post and check privacy settings

• Use the same password everywhere

• Accept messages from strangers

Which action best helps prevent cyberbullying?

• Spreading rumors about others

• Reporting hurtful messages to adults

• Ignoring all messages online

• Sharing mean posts with friends

Imagine you receive a friend request from someone you don’t know on a social media site. What is the best way to handle this situation?

• Accept the request and share your personal information

• Ignore the request or ask a trusted adult for advice

• Send them your phone number

• Meet them in person

You want to use a song in your class video project, but you’re not sure if it’s allowed. What should you do to make a responsible decision?

• Use the song without checking

• Ask your teacher or look for copyright information

• Download it from any website

• Assume it’s okay because others use it