1. How should you handle inappropriate online talk? Hueneme Elementary School District Digital Citizenship 7th Grade Safe Online Talk

2. Discuss... How might this “rule” change when we communicate online? Define OPPORTUNITY Have you heard the saying “Don’t talk to strangers”? An opportunity is a chance for something to happen

3. The internet gives you a wide range of OPPORTUNITIES to connect with or learn from people who may not be in your circle of close friends.

4. Define... A hidden or unsuspected problem or danger can be described as a Something that is is not proper, or not okay. PITFALL. INAPPROPRIATE

5. Connecting with people online occasionally can have its pitfalls. Therefore, it is important to know how to deal with inappropriate situations if they arise.

6. 1. Safety video vignettes Three teens share their experiences about connecting with people online. Watch for the opportunities and pitfalls they mention.

7. Perspectives on Chatting Safely Online Click on the monitor to start the video

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9. 1.Which story do you feel most connected to? Why? 2.What advice did the teens share in the video? Would you add any advice of your own? 3.Renee talks about getting a “gut feeling” when she felt something was “off” online. What does that feel like? In which situations have you had that kind of gut feeling? Safe Online Talk ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Video Discussion Questions Perspectives on Chatting Safely Online

10. Just as you follow safety rules for travel in the real world, when you go online you should follow safety rules. too.

11. 2. What’s Risky?

12. harass... To bother or pressure someone aggressively is to harass them. Randy and Aseal use this word to describe awkward and annoying interactions online. Online flirting can sometimes be a less obvious form of harassment.

13. Q1 How would you handle someone walking up to you on the street and making crude or sexual comments? Q2 How would you handle someone trying to flirt with you on the street? Discuss...

14. Risky... Something that is potentially harmful to your emotional or physical well- being can be described as When you are talking online with people you don’t know in person, flirting and other sexual talk is risky behavior. risky.

15. 3. Internet Traffic Light

16. Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

17. Place your screenshot here Directions When people drive, they should know the rules of the road. Traffic lights tell them when it’s safe to move forward, and when they need to stop.

18. Discuss each story with your team.

19. Abby’s Story

20. Vince’s Story

21. Keyanna’s Story

22. Catherine’s Story, Part 1

23. Catherine’s Story, Part 2

24. Q1 What are some of the opportunities and some of the pitfalls of connecting with people online? Q2 In what online situations should you get a “gut feeling” that tells you that you may be at risk? Wrap Up... Q3 What are some rules for staying safe when talking and messaging online?

25. Yes or No? Marcus, a seventh grader, is chatting with Joel, a friend he knows only through an online virtual world. Joel asks Marcus if he wants to meet in person sometime. Is it okay for Marcus to agree to meet Joel in person by himself?

26. Alice is friends with someone who she only know through an online chat room. Alice knows that when she makes an online-only friend, she needs to be careful. Alice’s online friend asks the following three questions. Which question should Alice not answer? a.What bands do you like the most? b.Will you promise to keep our friendship secret? c.Isn’t it cool that we like the same TV shows? b. Will you promise to keep our friendship secret?

27. True or False? Flirting with somebody you meet online is safe, as you as you are in control of the situation.

28. Remember Be a good digital citizen. There are benefits of online talk and messaging, but it is important to recognize and respond to risky online interactions.

30. Credits Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome resources for free: ▣ Minicons by Webalys Minicons ▣ Presentation template by SlidesCarnivalSlidesCarnival ▣ Curriculum by Common Sense MediaCommon Sense Media