| Chat Acronyms | Internet Terms | What Can Go Wrong? | Social Media Sites | True or False? |
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What is Laugh Out Loud
LOL
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What is a social networking site
An online community where people from all
over the world may meet and share common interests. These sites allow members to set up a profile, which may include information such as name, location, phone number, age, and gender. Often users will post pictures and videos. |
What is grooming
This is the process adults use to manipulate minors into sexual relationships or into producing sexual images of themselves. It often includes the giving of compliments or gifts.
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What are Blogs, Microblogs, or Vlogs
Tumblr, Blogspot, Twitter, and Youtube are all examples of
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False. This can put them at risk.
We should encourage children to share personal information online such as passwords, their home address, location, phone number, and email address.
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What is Porn
PRON
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What is a vlog
Utilizing platforms such as YouTube,
“vloggers” document the activities of their daily life on camera. |
What is geolocation services
Users may use these services to share their
locations with their friends or with other users. Some social media applications utilize maps so that users can continually share their location with friends. |
What is email programs
Gmail, Yahoo!, and Hotmail are all examples of
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False. Talk to your children about not being a bystander. They can report cyberbullying.
You should encourage your child to be a bystander if they witness internet bullying.
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What is Kill Myself
KMS
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What is netiquette
The term for online manners that you can talk to younger children about
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What is sexting
The use of cell phones to send sexual
messages, pictures and videos. |
What is picture and video sharing sites
Flickr, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube are all examples of
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True
Boys and girls are both at risk for sexual exploitation online.
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What is Down To F***
DTF
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What is hacking
When someone gets into other's
accounts and pretending to be them, or steals files and other information you store on your computer. |
What is cyberbullying
A form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers, as the digital sphere has expanded and technology has advanced.
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What is a social networking site
Facebook is an example of
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False. Children use school computers, friend's computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, MP3 players, E-Readers, game consoles like Playstation, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and XBox.
I can fully control my child's internet access.
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What is Rate Date Hate?
RDH
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What is online scams
Being tricked into sharing passwords or visiting inappropriate websites with the promise of prizes or money.
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What is a predatory offender
An individual who uses the Internet to
connect with minors in order to develop a sexual relationship. This may mean getting the minor to meet face-to-face and/or convincing the minor to produce or allow sexual images to be taken of him or herself. |
What is virtual worlds
Poptropica, X-Box, Fortnite, and Animal Jam are all examples of
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False. Taking away internet access because they have made mistakes online does not solve the problem. Talk to them about protecting themselves and respecting others online.
If my child has made a mistake online I should take away their internet access.
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