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more lessons about Digital Citizenship, visit commonsense.org/education
Common Sense Education™ denes Digital Citizenship as someone who
uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.
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Staying safe online is a lot like staying safe
in the real world. You know you shouldn't
share private information with strangers.
When you are asked for information online,
a person you don't know might read that
information — they are a stranger as well.
It is never safe to give out private
information to people you don't
know. It could be used to trick you or
put you in unsafe situations. Always
ask a parent or caregiver before you
give anyone private information.
Keep It Private! Imagine that there's a new app called SongTube
that allows you to create your own music. Kevin has permission to
use the app, but is being asked to ll out a form rst. Kevin needs
your help in guring out what's OK to share. As you review the
form, complete the sections that don't ask for private information
and draw an X through the sections that do ask for private
information. Have a parent check your answers.
Look at the list below. Use RED to color the thumbs down
next to the things you should never share with a stranger,
whether in person or online. Use GREEN to color the
thumbs up if the information is okay to share.
ANSWERS: Did you color all the thumbs down RED? You should never
share any of these things with a stranger without a parent's approval.
Picture
Full name
Age
Birth date
Address
Telephone number
Email address (or parents'
email address)
Passwords
Where you go to school or
after school
Parents' full names
Where your parents work
Parents' credit card or bank
account number
Official Kids Mag www.kidscoop.comVicki WhitingDecember 2020
