DON’T TALK TO STRANGERS HHow might this “rule” change when we communicate online? Allows to keep in touch with those you already know Allows interaction with those we don’t to interact, debate, share, and collaborate

PERSPECTIVES ON CHATTING SAFELY ONLINE

RANDY (SOCIAL NETWORK SITES)  Opportunities (Potential Positives) Developing closer connections with classmates Establishing connections to people you wouldn’t have connected to otherwise  Pitfalls (Potential Negatives) Dealing with random or suspicious friend requests Dealing with obnoxious and persistent contact (for example, handling repeated friend requests from strangers) Not knowing who people online really are, or how they might react during communication

ASEAL (GAMING)  Opportunities (Potential Positives) Hanging out with people you already know in an online setting Interacting with new people from around the world Developing a better understanding of other cultures from afar  Pitfalls (Potential Negatives) Dealing with vulgar language and “trash talking” Feeling harassed by people you don’t really know

RENEE (TEXTING AND VIDEO CHATTING)  Opportunities (Potential Positives) Communicating more easily with friends when you aren’t with them Getting to know people better Seeing what people’s interests are  Pitfalls (Potential Negatives) Receiving random friend requests Connecting too easily with new people, without thinking twice Engaging in conversations that may seem okay at first, but then become uncomfortable or awkward Dealing with requests for private or personal information from people you don’t know

These teens shared advice in the video. Would you add any advice of your own? 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?

HARASSMENT VERSUS FLIRTING? DIFFERENT OR THE SAME?  How would you handle someone walking up to you on the street and making crude or sexual comments?  How would you handle someone who does the same thing but online?  How would you handle it if it is someone you know?  How would you handle someone trying to flirt with you on the street?  How would you handle someone who does the same thing but online?  How would you handle it if it is someone you know?

What light do you think Abby should choose in this situation? Explain your choice.

What light do you think Vince should choose in this situation? Explain your choice.

What light do you think Keyanna should choose in this situation? Explain your choice.

What light do you think Catherine should choose in this situation? Explain your choice.

Now what light do you think Catherine should choose? Explain your choice.

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

COMPLETE ONLINE SAFE TALK ASSESSMENT

STAY SAFE ONLINE!  Create a poster that includes Dos of how to safely enjoy social networking and DON’Ts of risky behaviors to avoid  Use Rubric for what to include