Digital citizenship for students
Assume it is permanent
Anything you post can be screenshotted and saved, even on apps that promise it disappears. Post like a future boss or coach might see it, because they might.
Pause before you react
Most online regret comes from a reply sent while angry. Give it ten minutes. The urge to fire back almost always fades, and you keep your options open.
Check before you share
A quick search before resharing a shocking claim saves you from spreading something false. Being the one who checks is a good reputation to have.
Lock your stuff down
Use a different strong password for your email, turn on two-factor login, and never hand your password to a friend. Your accounts are yours to protect.
Common questions
Why does what I post online matter so much?
Because it lasts and it travels. Schools, employers, and teams often look people up, and a post from years ago can still shape what they think of you.
Someone is being mean to me online. What do I do?
Do not reply in anger. Save the evidence with a screenshot, block or report the person, and tell an adult you trust. You do not have to handle it alone.
Is it really a big deal to use a photo or song I found?
It can be. Other people own what they make, and using it without permission can break the rules of a platform or the law. Credit the creator or use work you are allowed to use.
See the good and bad side by side
Real examples of online choices that work out, and ones that do not.
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