Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Mason is a high school student who loves to explore the internet. He frequently participates in online discussions, shares educational content, and connects with friends through social media. What is Mason's role in the digital world?

• Someone who uses technology to engage in the digital world

• Someone who only uses technology for school

• Someone who avoids technology

• Someone who only shares funny cat videos online

In a digital world, Ava, a popular social media influencer, has gained a massive following and has the power to influence her audience's opinions and behaviors. She often shares her thoughts on various topics, but she is aware that with her influence comes a significant responsibility to provide accurate information and promote positive values. What principle applies to digital citizenship regarding power and responsibility?

• With great power comes great responsibility

• Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely

• Knowledge is power

• The more power you have, the less responsibility you need

Emma is an avid social media user who frequently posts updates about her life, shares photos, and interacts with friends online. One day, she learns about the concept of a digital footprint. What is a digital footprint?

• A temporary trail of online activity that quickly disappears

• A permanent record of your online history

• A physical mark left by using digital devices

• A type of online game

Imagine Mia is applying for college and is concerned about her online presence. Who might potentially view her digital footprint?

• Only her close friends and family

• Only people she directly shares information with

• Family, peers, teachers, college admissions, and future employers

• Only government agencies

Before posting online, what questions should you ask yourself?

• Is it kind, will it hurt someone, am I sharing too much information, does it follow good etiquette, and would I say/share this in person?

• Is it funny, will it get many likes, is it trending, and will my friends see it?

• Is it private, is it popular, is it new, and is it quick?

• Is it anonymous, is it controversial, is it short, and is it shareable?

During a discussion about online safety, Luna mentioned some practices she follows. Which of the following is a good online safety measure that she recommends?

• Sharing your account passwords with close friends

• Clicking on all pop-up ads to see what they are

• Making your social media accounts private

• Accepting friend requests from anyone who sends them

Why should you be cautious about accepting friend or follow requests from people you don't know?

• They might be trying to sell you something

• They might be out to do more harm than good

• They might send too many messages

• They might unfollow you later

Nora is researching a news article about a recent event. When trying to identify fake news, what should she pay attention to regarding the URL?

• If it ends in ".io" or ".com.co", it is likely a legitimate news site

• If it ends in ".gov" or ".edu", it is likely not legitimate

• If it ends in ".io" or ".com.co", it is likely not a legitimate news site

• The length of the URL indicates its legitimacy

While reading an article online, Anika comes across several claims that seem questionable. She wants to determine if the article is credible or if it might be fake news. Which of the following are red flags she should look for when analyzing the article?

• Correct dates and well-sourced claims

• Grammatical errors, incorrect dates, bold claims with no sources, and sensational images

• Neutral language and objective reporting

• Information from well-known news organizations

Ava is scrolling through her social media feed when she comes across a post claiming that a new study has found a miracle cure for a common illness. She remembers the importance of distinguishing between legitimate news and fake news. What is a benefit of being able to recognize legitimate news from fake news?

• It will make you more popular online

• It will increase the spread of misinformation

• It will make you more informed and reduce the spread of misinformation

• It will allow you to create your own news stories