We depend on the internet for everything including work, social connection, and internet. As we have covered, this powerful resource also comes with potential and serious dangers, especially for young people, including encountering inappropriate content, extortion, blackmail, identity theft, human and sex trafficking, kidnapping, cyberbullying, and harassment.

In addition to these dangers, remember that every search, comment, purchase, picture, tweet, share, game, snap, and like is recorded in your digital profile. All digital data is collected, stored, used, and sold to companies or stolen by criminals. Everything associated with your name, cell number, email, and internet protocol (IP) address is saved forever and cannot be erased. All information, despite deletion, is still stored somewhere on the internet or in a storage cloud. Incognito mode and anonymous apps can still track and record browsing and purchasing histories and online activity. Additionally, it is important to know that social media companies sell your information (your name, age, location, what you buy, what you look at, etc.) to make money off you.

Objectives

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

  • Identify common online risks and ways to stay safe
  • Understand the basics of digital citizenship
  • Recognize signs of unhealthy social media and gaming use
  • Learn strategies to manage screen time and develop healthier online habits

Topics

This module covers the following topics:

  • Digital citizenship
  • Social media, addiction, and mental health
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