What are Social Media & Online Communication? Social Media & Online Communication focus on navigating and communicating in digital spaces safely, responsibly, effectively, and respectfully.

flvs.net - The Scoop on Technology Links to an external site.

In this sample flvs.net lesson, learn to recognize and identify cyberbullying and what to do.

Common Sense Media (Digital Passport) - Multitasking Links to an external site.

In this game, learn that cellphones are powerful, convenient tools for communication and experience a simulation on cellphone multitasking and distraction.

Common Sense Media (Digital Passport) - Privacy Links to an external site.

In the game Share Jumper, evaluate examples of online messages and decide what information is appropriate to share, and when.

Common Sense Media (Digital Passport) - Upstander Links to an external site.

In this game, E-volve, respond to cyberbullying scenarios and make choices to evolve into an upstander. 

NetSafe - Understanding Online "Friends"

Watch this short video as it explains why it's important to stick with what is real — your real friends in the real world — and only accept online friends you know in real life.

NetSafe - Talk to an Adult You Trust

Sometimes we see something on the Internet that makes us feel uncomfortable. This can happen when we are playing a game on the Internet or someone sends you a bad picture on your cell phone. Watch this video to see when something like this happens, how we need to tell an adult we trust.

NetSafe - Posting Pictures Online

Posting a picture on the Internet, or sending a picture message on your phone, can have consequences that you might have never thought about. This short video explains why it's so important to think before you share a picture of yourself.

Common Sense Media - Follow the Digital Trail

Learn the difference between personal and private information, and what is safe to share on the internet.