Chatty
Chris
Role:
You love to talk. You are always
getting in trouble at school for talking to your friends. You love
to stay online for hours at a time chatting with online friends that you have
met. You have never really learned the proper rules of chatting, but
you do not think you need them.
Task:
Although you do not think chatting online is very
dangerous your parents do. It is time to learn about the proper methods
of chatting and how to keep yourself safe in online forums. If you
can not show your parents that you have a good understanding of the do
and don'ts of online chatting you and your fellow classmates might lose
the privilege forever.
Questions:
1. Describe an online "chat".
2. List at least two problems that a person
might encounter in a chat room.
3. What are some of the benefits of a chat room?
4. What are some of the downfalls or risks of
a chat room?
5. What should you do if you find something
inappropriate or that makes you feel uncomfortable?
6. What type of information can you give out
in a chat room?
7. What
type of information should you never give out?
8. name at least two ways you can stay safe
in a chat room.
9. List
5 items you think should be included on your Top 10 list of Internet Safety
Tips.
Links:
Students each link below is important
for you to evaluate. Although some answers might be found on more than
one website, reviewing all of the references will help you understand the
topic better.
Chat Danger
Chat Safety
About Chatting
Chat Room Safety