9 Digital Citizenship
Across
- 2. The ability to find, evaluate, and use online information in a safe and responsible way.
- 7. Guidelines set by schools or organizations that outline appropriate use of technology resources.
- 8. An image or character that represents a person online, often used in games, forums, or social media profiles.
- 10. A person who speaks up or takes action when they see something wrong, like bullying or harassment, instead of staying silent.
- 11. Someone who posts rude, mean, or upsetting messages online just to get a reaction from others.
- 12. The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information.
- 14. A person who tries to harm others online, often by tricking, manipulating, or grooming them, especially minors.
- 15. False information shared on purpose to mislead or deceive.
- 16. How a person is represented online through usernames, profiles, photos, and posts.
- 19. The responsible and ethical use of technology by individuals when engaging with digital content, devices, and communities.
- 20. The amount of time spent using digital devices like phones, tablets, or computers.
- 21. Options on websites/apps that control who can see your personal info or posts.
- 22. A person on social media who affects others’ opinions, habits, or purchases through their content.
Down
- 1. Also called netiquette — the standards of respectful and appropriate behavior online.
- 3. A legal agreement between a service provider and user that outlines the rules and guidelines for using that service.
- 4. The use of electronic communication to bully, harass, or intimidate someone, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
- 5. Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution, often considered unethical or dishonest.
- 6. Sending or receiving sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos via digital devices; often carries serious legal and emotional consequences, especially for minors.
- 9. The trail of data you leave behind when using the internet, such as search history, posts, and location check-ins.
- 13. False or inaccurate information that is shared by mistake.
- 15. Maintaining a healthy balance between online and offline life and using technology mindfully.
- 17. Someone who sees something wrong happening (like cyberbullying) but does nothing to stop it or help.
- 18. A person who has grown up using digital technology like smartphones, the internet, and social media, and is comfortable using it from an early age. GenZ is the first generation of digital natives.