Overview

How do you stay safe? Do you think about your safety online the same way you do in the real world? Do you know how to tell if your online account has been hacked?

Our lives are filled with choices that can range from seemingly small daily choices, like choosing to post a picture on social media, and choices that are bigger-picture by nature, such as who and what you interact with online. All of these decisions are impactful in some way, and research has shown that responsible decision-making is a skill that can be developed.

Responsible decision-making online refers to the ability to make constructive choices about internet use and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms. Along with this is the ability to make realistic evaluations of the consequences of various actions online and take into consideration the well-being of oneself and others.

In this Lesson, you will watch a video about internet safety and read an article about the pros and cons of social media in order to better practice how to engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology.