You met a new friend and you want to respect their boundaries, so you only text them once in a while or a few times a week. Is this good texting etiquette?
no
yes
Which of these is NOT a good example of online etiquette?
chatting with people that you know well in real life
clicking on sites you are unsure of
being polite and courteous
double-checking what you post
You write positive or neutral comments online. Is this good online etiquette?
no
yes
True or False: if you want to post a picture of your friend on your social media, you should ask her for permission first.
yes
no
True or False: Do not post or text anything you would not say in real life.
true
false
True or False: You met someone online but have never met them in real life. You feel you can trust them, though, so they are a real friend.
false
true
True or False: You can always trust what others say online about themselves.
false
true
True or False: It's always a good idea to be mindful of other people's schedule when you text.
false
true
Name 1 type of information that you should NOT share online.
social security number, phone number, address, school address, work address, bank account information, credit card information
True or False; What you do online can have real-life consequences.
true
false
You text your friend a joke and send a laugh emoji to show her that you are joking. Is this good texting etiquette?
yes
no
True or False: Any time is a good time to text.
true
false
What should you do if you are interested in meeting someone in real life that you met online?
meet them in a public place with a parent or an adult
Name 1 type of information that you should NOT share online.
social security number, phone number, address, school address, work address, bank account information, credit card information
What should you NOT share with someone you met online?
personal information, phone number, address, information about family members, etc.
You made a new friend in school and you are so excited that you text him several times throughout the day. Is this an appropriate amount?
no
yes
Name 1 type of information that you should NOT share online.
social security number, phone number, address, school address, work address, bank account information, credit card information
You share online your location for your birthday party. That way, everyone knows where it's going to be. Is this safe?
yes
no
True or False: sarcasm is always a good idea through text.
true
false
Name 1 texting rule
don't text constantly if they are acquaintances, use proper grammar, write clearly, be careful what you text, etc.
True or False: You should be careful what you post because a lot of things you post online stay online.
true
false
True or False: using "1234" or "0000" in your password is a great way to keep your account safe.
false
true
What should you do if someone online is making you feel uncomfortable?
ask a trusted adult for help, stop talking to that person, block them, report the person, etc.
What is catfishing online?
posting pictures of catfish
posting memes
using a fake identity to pretend to be someone else
True or False: You don't need to fact check articles that you post. If they are online, most likely the sources are true
false
true
What should you do if you are unsure about a website?
ask a trusted adult for help, don't go on the website until you are sure
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