Digital Citizenship

Sam is within reach of getting a high score in a popular video game. Sam also has homework. Bedtime is in 30 minutes. Imagine you're Sam. What should you do?

• Play on! You can probably get your homework done on the ride to school.

• Log off. Do homework first and then play as late as you like to get that high score.

• Play on! If you win, share your score out to everyone before you go to bed.

• Log off. Next time, plan to do homework first, play a game or two, and "unplug" for 30 minutes or more before bedtime. Research shows you'll sleep better.

Chris likes to create art. Making things by hand feels good. But lately, Chris is so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Chris. What should you do?

• Cross this activity off your list, because you can't do everything.

• Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones.

• Use a sketching app while watching videos or while someone else is talking.

• Wait to see if your schedule slows down again, such as when the school year ends.

Lee has a research report to write but has pledged that "Saturdays are for soccer, not media." It's raining, so soccer practice has been canceled.

Imagine you're Lee.

What should you NOT do?

• Get on my phone and do something I enjoy all weekend.

• I would do the research report. Then later on when I'm finished, I would skate to the park and practice soccer when the rain stops.

• I should do my homework then play inside or do something else off screens.

• Ask my family to take me to the park to practice soccer later when it's not raining. For now I can finish the report then hang out online.

You see this message on your device. Which of the below statements are true?

• You've won $2000 from a bank.

• You should call the police and throw away your phone.

• This is from an official bank.

• This is probably a scam/phish. Don't click it.

Which of the below are possible consequences of identity theft?

• You would no longer be able to be you.

• Disneyland will give you a free trip.

• Someone could give you a lot of money.

• Someone could apply for credit cards or loans in your name.

On Kevin's online profile, he posts that he is older than his real age and that he likes skateboarding, which he actually doesn't like.

Which of the following might be a possible consequence of how he presents himself online?

• He might lose all of his friends.

• People might start talking to him about skateboarding.

• He might lose all of his money.

• Both of the first two answers are correct.

If you met someone online, which of the following questions should you NOT answer.

• What is your favorite type of video game? Do you like xbox?

• Do you have any pets? Did you see Secret Life of Pets?

• What type of music do you like? Do you like the piano?

• What school do you go to? What's your phone number?

What are some ways to de-escalate drama online? (Choose 2).

• leave a positive comment

• make a fake account

• insult them back

• tell friends in real life to be nicer online

It's always best to express exactly how you feel online, even if it might hurt someone's feelings and cause problems in real life.

• True

• False

You receive a text message but are not sure if it is real. The message looks official, but you're not sure. How can you find out more? Choose the best two ideas.

• Have your parent or trusted adult what they think.

• Check out the source more.

• Forward it to everyone you know.