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Being Kind and Safe When Using a Computer

with Byte

Byte the friendly robot sits at a colorful classroom computer, waving hello to a friend on the screen and giving a thumbs-up while a lock icon glows softly on the monitor beside them.

Identify at least two rules for being kind to others when using technology.
Explain why we keep our full name and home address private online.
Choose the kind action to take when someone sends a mean message.
Recognize which information is safe to share and which information to keep private.

Key terms

private information: details just for you and your family, kept off the internet
trusted adult: a grown-up you know who helps keep you safe
kind words: nice and helpful messages you would say in person
digital citizen: a person who acts kind and safe while using technology

Real People Are on the Other Side

When you send a message on a computer or tablet, a real person reads it on the other side. They have feelings just like you, even though you cannot see their face. That is why the kind-words rule matters so much. Before you send anything, ask yourself whether you would say it to your friend's face. If the answer is no, do not send it. Being kind online is the same as being kind in person, just through a screen.

Keeping Yourself Safe Online

Some information is private, which means it is only for you and your family. Your full name with your school, your home address, and your phone number are all private, because a stranger could use them to find you. Fun facts like your favorite color, animal, or book are safe to share, because they cannot help anyone find you. A handy test is to ask whether a stranger could use this to find me; if yes, keep it private.

When Something Feels Wrong

Sometimes a message is mean or something on the screen feels scary or wrong. The best move is not to fight back or hide it. Stop, do not reply, and tell a trusted adult right away. A trusted adult is a grown-up you know who helps keep you safe, like a parent or teacher. You will never be in trouble for telling. Asking for help is a brave and smart thing that keeps you and your friends safe.

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Decide what to do when you get a mean message.

Notice the message is unkind, so sending a mean reply would only make it worse.
Choose not to reply, which stops the unkindness from growing.
Tell a trusted adult so they can help and keep you safe.

Answer: Do not reply and tell a trusted adult.

Decide if your favorite color is safe to share online.

Ask the safety test: could a stranger use this to find me?
A favorite color cannot lead anyone to your house or school.
So it passes the test and is safe to share.

Answer: Yes, your favorite color is safe to share because it cannot help a stranger find you.

Hi! I am Byte! I love computers, and I love being kind. When we use a computer or tablet, we follow rules — just like at school or on the playground. Rule 1: Use kind words. If you send a message, ask yourself: "Would I say this to my friend's face?" Only send messages that are nice and helpful. Rule 2: Keep private information private. Private means just for you and your family. Your full name, your home address, and your phone number are private. We do NOT share them online. Rule 3: Tell a trusted adult. If you ever see something that feels wrong or scary on a screen, stop and tell a grown-up right away. You will never be in trouble for telling. Following these rules helps everyone feel safe and happy when they use technology. You are a kind computer friend!

Activity

Sort each card into the right bucket — 'Safe to Share' or 'Keep Private'. Hint: things a stranger cannot use to find you are safe to share.

Practice

Sort these into safe or private: favorite animal, home address, favorite book, phone number.

Decide the kind action to take if a friend posts something mean about someone.

Common mistakes to avoid

Sending a mean message back is okay.Replying meanly makes the problem bigger; do not reply and tell a trusted adult instead.
It is fine to share your address online.Your home address is private because a stranger could use it to find you, so keep it private.

Check your understanding

You get a message that says something mean. What is the BEST thing to do?

Which piece of information is SAFE to share with someone you met online?

Why does Byte always use kind words online?

Recap

Being a kind and safe computer friend means three things: use kind words because real people read your messages, keep private information like your address and phone number off the internet, and tell a trusted adult when something feels wrong. Fun facts like a favorite color are safe to share because they cannot help a stranger find you.

Reflect

Who is a trusted adult you would tell if something online ever felt wrong or scary?