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Monsters have always existed throughout the history of humanity, born from the darkness of human hearts. Nowadays, their powers have increased with the creation and spread of informational media. While the power of darkness increased, hope still exists. There exists a secret place in the world as ancient as monsters. It’s purpose is to train warriors that eliminate monsters and protect humankind.
So, warriors, are you ready now?
[[Yes!!]]
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Lasteran: Welcome to the Academy of Heroes where you learn to become well…heroes. My name is Lasteran. I will be your guide until you complete your training. You seem to be the only recruit this month...$name, right?
Well, now that we are acquainted with each other,[[ let’s go over some basics.]]
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Lasteran: Welcome to the Academy of Heroes where you learn to become well…heroes. My name is Lasteran. I will be your guide until you complete your training. You seem to be the only recruit this month...$name, right?
Well, now that we are acquainted with each other,[[ let’s go over some basics.]]Lasteran: To combat them, you get [[magical gear!]].
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Lasteran: Now, don’t stare at me like that. The Apple Watch is magical. Remember, most monsters nowadays gain their power from the internet. The Apple Watch is also a connection to the internet. If you channel your power correctly, it will transform into a weapon that will help you cut off the connection between the monster and the internet. This will create an opportunity for you to defeat it.
[[Now then, let’s get started. ]]
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[[Is it that?]]Lasteran: Ah yes, you learned your mythologies well. Behold, Medusa, the most deadly one of the three gorgon sisters. While its snake hair is poisonous, its most lethal weapon is its magical eyes. Those who unwittingly look into its eyes will be instantly turned into stone. Now, do you know how it was slain?
If I remember it right, Perseus used the mirror’s reflection to [[cut its head off]]?Lasteran: Very good, the crucial object used here is the mirror. A mirror is a symbol of self-reflection and knowing yourself. Medusa’s power comes from fear. To face Medusa, you must stay true to yourself, stay calm, and not be swayed by fear.
You follow Lasteran's instructions:
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[[Open your eyes and admire the mirror shield on your arm.]]
Lasteran: "Now then, turn your shield towards Medusa. I will remove its blindfold. While the reflection from its eyes is not going to turn you to stone, it will conjure up visions that will rouse your emotions and tempt you to look at its eyes. Once it’s eyes are uncovered, remember not to look at its eyes no matter how much you want to. After you remain calm in the vision, you will know what to do next. "
"Ready? "
"3..."
"2..."
[["1!"]]Vision Starts for you:
Mike is a member of the hockey team and likes to turn other team members against you. The entire team is friends on Facebook, but Mike talks most of the team into removing you as a friend. This upsets you very much. What do you do?
Options:
[[1. Start arguing with Mike and other team members on Facebook.]]
[[2. Try to convince other team members on Facebook to turn on Mike.]]
[[3. Report this incident to the coach and other adults. ]]
[[4. Do nothing.]]
Lasteran: You see, monsters are negative emotions, and when that negative emotion gets strong enough, they gather together to become monsters. Each type of negative emotion generates different types of monsters, different monsters will have different strengths and weaknesses. If you want to be a hero and live long, it is important to know everything about each monster. Nowadays, the place where the most negative emotions are gathered is actually online, on the internet.
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That is not a wise decision, perhaps you should think it over and choose again.
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[["1!"]]Right answer! Medusa looked into her own reflection and turned to [[stone]].
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That is not a wise decision, perhaps you should think it over and choose again.
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That is not a wise decision, perhaps you should think it over and choose again.
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[["1!"]]Lasteran: Well done, you are such a fast learner.
A fairy appears, [[whispering in Lasteran’s ear...]]
Lasteran: Oh no, we have a raging dragon in downtown. I need to go and drive it away before it causes too much damage. Unfortunately, we need two or more combatants to fight a dragon and there is no one else at the camp.
You choose:
[[Can I come?]]
[[Look at Lasteran]]Lasteran: Are you sure? It’s one of the most dangerous monsters that you can encounter. Your life will be at risk.
You ask: [[Do you have a better option?]]Lasteran: If you can join us now I will upgrade your magic gear since this raging dragon is one of the most dangerous monsters that you can encounter. Your life will be at risk.
You ask:[[Do you have a better option?]]Lasteran (sighs): You are right, [[let’s go]].
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Lasteran: We don’t have much time. Now listen carefully. I will go to its front to draw its attention and it's going to breathe fire at me. You need to go around its back, use your bracelet to summon a spear and stab at its heart. However, dragons represent fear. As you get close to it, you will see things that you are scared of. You need to face your fear bravely in order to defeat it. Any questions?
[[No]]Lasteran: Very good then. On three. 1…2…3…
Lasteran flies towards the dragon. The dragon breathes fire, Lasteran summons a magical barrier and blocks. Then, he summons a huge ice globe sealing the dragon’s head.
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$name, [[Now!]]
You go around to the back of the dragon and a vision starts again:
You are home alone and on your phone.
A message pops up with the image of a Grim Reaper with the following text “You have been selected by me and I know who you are and where you live. Now, do as I say or I will hurt you, your family and your friends."
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What do you do?
[[1. Do what the texter tells you to do.]]
[[2. Ignore the text and immediately call a grown up regarding the incident.]]
[[3. Panic and call 911.]]
[[4. Post this text on Instagram and ask for help.]]
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Lasteran: Excellent work! You are demonstrating great progress in your training. By facing your fears you have defeated the dragon. Now we can move on to the next step of your training, let’s [[head back to the school]] to prepare.
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Remember you cannot give in to your fear and remain calm.
You choose again, [[Now!]]Your magic watch stays still and you see Lasteran fighting the dragon alone.
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Remember you cannot give in to your fear and remain calm.
You choose again, [[Now!]]Your magic watch stays still and you see Lasteran fighting the dragon alone.
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Remember you cannot give in to your fear and remain calm.
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Lasteran: The next monster you will face is the Sphinx. This monster teaches part time at the school. They will try to confuse you with misinformation, and then ask you questions. You won’t like what happens if you answer incorrectly, so be careful!
You ask:
1. [[How can we tell what is misinformation?]]
2. [[I’m ready, let’s go!]]
Lasteran: There are a few things to consider when trying to detect misinformation. You should consider who is speaking or writing, what their background is, and what type of platform they are posting on. Anyone can post on social media, and anyone can create a blog or website.
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[[OK, so I should just stick to the news?]]Lasteran: I think you two are ready to head down. The Sphinx actually lives below the school – it was our dungeon, but we’ve transitioned it to a Digital Leaning Commons.
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[[Go to Learning Commons dungeon]]
Lasteran: Bias is when only one side or perspective is shown. Biased information can change our thinking and opinions. It’s better to try to get lots of information so that we can think about other sides and the bigger picture.
[[How can I tell that an article is biased?]]
Lasteran: You should see if you can find more information about the author. It they are working for an established news outlet, if the article uses neutral language to talk about the topic, if they are interviewing multiple people actually involved or affected, and they are addressing more than one side of the story, then it is more likely that the article is reliable. You can also check multiple news sources reporting on the same topic, and compare their information to see if it differs and how. It’s complicated, but as you practice considering whether media is reliable, you get better at noticing bias and other signs of unreliable sources.
[[I’m ready, let’s go!]] Sphinx: Hi and welcome to the Learning Commons! I have prepared some resources for you to explore – I have prepared some articles for you to read, and questions for you about each. If you can answer them all correctly, you’re welcome anytime! If you get any wrong…I will KILL AND EAT YOU!
You: *gulp*
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Head down to [[Learning Commons]] to explore resources.You have obtained -> Resource 1:
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Sphinx: Do you trust this article?
1. [[Yes, looks reliable to me!]]
2. [[No, there are issues with this article]](align:"=><=")+(box:"=X=")[…YOU GOT EATEN :(]
[[Try again]]Sphinx: You are correct! This article makes an unsupported claim (“lazily napping”). It also only presents one side of the issue, and uses biased language and a picture to reinforce that the mayor is represented in a negative manner. Good work!
[[Next question]]
You have obtained -> Resource 2:
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Sphinx: Do you trust this article?
1.[[ Yes, it looks reliable to me.]]
2. [[No, I believe there are issues with this article.]]
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This is an interactive game which you, as player, can click any blue options to choose your own [[adventure story]]...Lasteran: A lot of information online can be made up. News outlets are more accountable to be honest, so they can be considered more reliable. But even news outlets publish misinformation and bias sometimes.
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[[Then, what is bias?]]
Lasteran: If an article seems like it’s using certain language to convince you to agree with them or think in a certain way, it’s likely that the article is biased.
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[[So what key things should we look for when we are thinking about whether a source is reliable?]]Lasteran: You should see if you can find more information about the author. If they are working for an well-known news outlet, if the article uses neutral language, if multiple people actually involved are interviewed, and you see more than one side of the story, then it is more likely that the article is reliable. You can also check multiple news sources reporting on the same topic, and compare their information to see if it is different and how.
It’s complicated, but as you practice considering whether media is reliable, you get better at noticing bias and other signs of unreliable sources.
[[Let’s Go!]]
Lasteran: I think you are ready to head down. The Sphinx actually lives in the pyramids behind our school – we’ve transitioned them to a Digital Learning Commons.
Go to [[Pyramids]]Sphinx: Hi and welcome to the Learning Commons! I have prepared some resources for you to explore – I have prepared some articles for you to read, and questions for you about each. If you can answer them all correctly, you’re welcome anytime! If you get any wrong…I will KILL AND EAT YOU!
You: *gulp*
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Head down to [[Learning Commons]] to explore resources.
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Go [[sit down at computers]]Sphinx: Do you trust this article?
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You choose:
1. [[Yes, looks reliable to me!]]
2. [[No, there are issues with this article]]You have obtained -> Resource 1:
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You choose:
1. [[Yes, looks reliable to me!]]
2. [[No, there are issues with this article]](align:"=><=")+(box:"=X=")[…YOU GOT EATEN :(]
[[Try again.]]Sphinx: You are correct! This article uses subjective and emotional language. Portraying dragons as “warm”, “earnest”, and emotional downplays the rampage that just happened in the city. The image is also photoshopped to make the dragon look more sympathetic.
[[Next question.]]
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Sphinx: "Do you trust this article?"
You choose:
1.[[ Yes, it looks reliable to me.]]
2. [[No, I believe there are issues with this article.]]You have obtained -> Resource 3:
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Sphinx: Do you trust this article?
1.[[ Yes, it still looks reliable to me.]]
2. [[No, I still believe there are issues with this article.]](align:"=><=")+(box:"=X=")[…YOU GOT EATEN :(]
[[Try again...]]Sphinx: You are correct! This article uses makes a claim but does not include evidence to support the claim.
[[I'm done with these questions.]]"
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Sphinx: "Do you trust this article?"
You choose:
1.[[ Yes, it still looks reliable to me.]]
2. [[No, I still believe there are issues with this article.]]Sphinx: Well well well, you made it through! Too bad, I’m pretty hungry. But your skills at analyzing the news will make you an excellent warrior, it will be hard to trick you! Come back anytime.
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Hold on! The next adventure is [[waiting for you...]] (align:"=><=")+(box:"===XXXXXXXXX===")[<style>
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Lasteran: Well done, well done. Now that you have learned how to face monsters created from cyberbullying and misinformation, we are going to practice combat monsters of online security; the trickster monsters. While they are not as destructive like dragons, they are no less dangerous. And we are in luck, there is a Jack-o-Lantern on the loose.
You: Wait, a Jack-o-Lantern?!
Lasteran: Oh yes, Stingy Jack was known for tricking the Devil three times in his lifetime. He is even more unpleasant after his soul got trapped in a lantern. Enough talk, let’s go banish him from this world…[[again]].(align:"=><=")+(box:"=X=")[A Jack-o-Lantern floating in mid air...]
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Lasteran: Alright now, let's go no closer, they have very sharp senses. Let’s go over how to defeat it. Like most trickster monsters, Jack-o-Lantern will try to deceive you into over-revealing your personal information or agree into something that you shouldn’t, especially in an online environment. The way to combat them is also fairly simple, just imagine if you would make the same decision online as you would in the real world. ''If you won’t, then don’t do it!'' For example, will you tell a person you just met your full name?
You: [[Umm, maybe.]]Lasteran: Understandable. Will you tell a person you don’t know much about your personal address, family members, where you went to school, where you work, or show them your personal photos?
You: [[Heck no!]]Lasteran: Good. Will you tell a person you never met your credit card number, who your secret crush is, or reveal your social media account or buy random products from that person?
You: [[Absolutely not!]]Lasteran: Very good. Now you know how to protect yourself from trickster monsters.
You: [[Okay, that’s how I protect myself, how do I defeat it.]]Lasteran: Ah, you see, trickster monsters are very proud of their own intelligence and despise direct physical violence. If you outsmart it and answer all its questions correctly, it will banish itself from this world out of shame and reappear again after they feel they are smart enough again. That time frame is usually in centuries. So once we get rid of it, we won’t have to worry about it during our lifetime. Alright then, I’ll be right behind you.
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You approach the Jack-o-Lantern and the scene shifts to [[a social media registration page]].
(align:"=><=")[Welcome to Facebook.]
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Which of the above information is safe to add? You choose:
1. [[Write some details about yourself.]]
2. [[Name pronunciation.]]
3. [[Nickname, birth name etc.]]
4. [[Favorite quotations. ]]
5. [[All of the above.]]
There are other options that are also safe.
[[Go back]] to explore other options. There are other options that are also safe.
[[Go back]] to explore other options. There are other options that are also safe.
[[Go back]] to explore other options. There are other options that are also safe.
[[Go back]] to explore other options.You are right!
Then, what kind of photo is the most safe for you to add on facebook?
You choose:
1. [[Embarrassing photos of you goofing off with friends.]]
2. [[Photos of you wearing strange clothes that you would usually not wear.]]
3. [[Normal scenery photo wearing ordinary clothes conducting ordinary activities. ]]
4. [[Picture of you with all of your family/friends.]](align:"=><=")[Welcome to Facebook.]
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Which of the above information is safe to add? You choose:
1. [[Write some details about yourself.]]
2. [[Name pronunciation.]]
3. [[Nickname, birth name etc.]]
4. [[Favorite quotations. ]]
5. [[All of the above.]]This could easily be used by others to make fun of you online and offline.
[[Go back.]]This could easily be used by others to make fun of you online and offline).
[[Go back.]]Great choice!
Go editing the [[contact and basic info]] page.Risky, could be used to track your social relationships.
[[Go back.]]You are right!
Then, what kind of photo is the most safe for you to add on Facebook?
You choose:
1. [[Embarrassing photos of you goofing off with friends.]]
2. [[Photos of you wearing strange clothes that you would usually not wear.]]
3. [[Normal scenery photo wearing ordinary clothes conducting ordinary activities. ]]
4. [[Picture of you with all of your family/friends.]]Welcome to the contact and basic info page:
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Which of the above information is the most unsafe to add?
You choose:
1. [[Mobile phone ]]
2. [[Email]]
3. [[Website]]
4. [[Social link]]
5. [[Gender and pronouns]]Correct, but it also can be used to track, to harass, or to spam you.
Go editing the [[family and relationship]] page. This piece of information could be used to track, to harass, or to spam you!
But there is a worse option in [[contact and basic info]] page.This is a generally pretty safe option :)
Let's go back to [[contact and basic info]] page to find out the unsafe answer.This piece of information can be used by others to track you.
But there is a worse option in [[contact and basic info]] page.Welcome to the family and relationship page:
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Which of the above information is the most unsafe to add?
You choose:
1. [[Relationship status]]
2. [[Family members]]This is a usually a pretty safe option :)
Let's go back to [[contact and basic info]] page to find out the unsafe answer.This is a generally pretty safe option :)
Let's go back to [[family and relationship]] page to find out the unsafe answer.Correct! But if could be used to track your social relations.
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Oh look! Jack O Lantern [[flew away]]!Lasteran: Excellent work, you have managed to outsmart the trickster Jack O Lantern for the next few centuries! And your ability to choose what you share online carefully will help to keep you safe through your lifetime.
[[Great, are we done now?]]
Lasteran: Now we must meet and battle with the Goblin. The Goblin is also a trickster, but mostly focused on money. They will try to trick you into giving away money and information that can help them make money or steal your money, so be on guard! The Goblin will cast a spell on you so that you see online situations where they can take advantage of you. Be careful, and you will be able to answer their three questions correctly, banishing them with the Jack O Lantern for the next few centuries!
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Goblin: Hellooooooo….I love those Apple watches, top of the line. Can I have yours?
[[Yes?]]
[[No!]]
Goblin: Well if I manage to beat you, I will take it anyway! Look deep into my eyes, and you will see all of the financial opportunities waiting for you in your future…
You receive a pop-up notification from [[TikTok]].Don’t be silly, you need that!
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Goblin: Hellooooooo….I love those Apple watches, top of the line. Can I have yours?
[[Yes?]]
[[No!]]You open TikTok and see a message. Someone has made millions buying and selling cryptocurrency, and they are looking for new investors who want to get rich. They say if you can send them some money, they can invest it for you and triple it in months! If you can recruit other investors you get an even bigger payout.
What do you do?
1. [[Send them some money, cryptocurrency is such a great investment]]
2. [[Message all your friends to let them know about this great opportunity]]
3. [[Block them and report as a scam]]
Bad idea - if they were that good at investing, why would they be messaging strangers to invest for?
[[Maybe you should try again.]]
Bad idea - these types of scams might let you get a little payout in form of money from investors under you, but in the long run, everyone loses.
[[Maybe you should try again.]]Good work! This is definitely a scam, and one that could prey on vulnerable people. It is best to both ignore AND report so that no one else falls for this!
You receive a [[new text]] ->
You open TikTok and see a message. Someone has made millions buying and selling cryptocurrency, and they are looking for new investors who want to get rich. They say if you can send them some money, they can invest it for you and triple it in months! If you can recruit other investors you get an even bigger payout.
What do you do?
1. [[Send them some money, cryptocurrency is such a great investment]]
2. [[Message all your friends to let them know about this great opportunity]]
3. [[Block them and report as a scam]]
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You choose to:
1. [[Click the link to get the money]]
2. [[Text them back to get more information]]
3. [[Block, report, and delete the text]]
No, this will usually lead you to a website with security threats
You go back to [[re-choose your action]].No, this might seem like a funny way to deal with it, but it isn’t safe to engage with strangers on the phone.
You go back to [[re-choose your action]].Yes, this is the best way to deal with this situation to keep yourself and others safe!
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You choose to:
1. [[Click the link to get the money]]
2. [[Text them back to get more information]]
3. [[Block, report, and delete the text]]
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You receive a message from a friend on Facebook that says “Wow, is this you in this video?” with a link to a video. You…
1. [[Click the link to see where you’re in the video, obviously!]]
2. [[Block them]]
3. [[Report to Facebook that their account has been hacked, and send them a text to let them know]]No, this is a bad idea - once you click the link you don’t know where you’re going, and your information and account could be compromised.
Go back to [[Facebook message]] to choose again. This is a good start, but there is a better option.
Go back to [[Facebook message]] to choose again. Yes, this is the best way to respond in this situation. You are keeping your friend and Facebook informed about their account being hacked so that the problem can be fixed as quickly as possible.
[[Now what?]]Goblin: Noooooooo (bows head in sadness)
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Lasteran: Excellent work, you have banished the Goblin for centuries with your ability to protect your information online!
The next monster you need to conquer is the Minotaur. The Minotaur has recently broken free from its dungeon, and is roaming around in the maze above it.
[[Let’s go conquer this beast!]]
The Minotaur is a hacking expert, and knows that some of the barriers on the maze are password protected. If the Minotaur can gain access to passwords, it will be able to use them to escape the maze and wreak havoc on the town.
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[[How can we stop this beast?]]Lasteran: If you can answer the following questions correctly, the passwords will be protected and we can keep the Minotaur contained in the maze.
[[OK, let’s go!]]
Lasteran: How can you create a secure password?
1. [[Combine more than one word]]
2. [[Combine letters, numbers, and symbols]]
3. [[Make sure you can remember your password, and don’t share it with anyone]]
4. [[All of the above]]
Yes, this is a good tip, but there are [[others]]!Yes, this is a good tip, but there are [[others]]!Make sure you can remember your password, and don’t share it with anyone
Yes, this is a good tip, but there are [[others]]!That’s right, these are all good ways to keep your password secure
What is the [[second question]]?Lasteran: How can you create a secure password?
1. [[Combine more than one word]]
2. [[Combine letters, numbers, and symbols]]
3. [[Make sure you can remember your password, and don’t share it with anyone]]
4. [[All of the above]]Lasteran: How can you check if a site is legitimate to give your credit card information to buy something?
1. [[Their url begins with https://]]
2. [[The site looks like it was made by a professional, with quality pictures, design, and no spelling or grammar mistakes]]
3. [[You can click the lock icon beside the url to see more information about the site’s security credentials]]
4. [[Do some research on the company, and see if there are Google Reviews or a Transparency Report to verify that is is legit]]
5. [[All of these]]
Yes, this is a good tip, but there are others!
Let's see if you can [[find them]].Yes, this is a good tip, but there are others!
Let's see if you can [[find them]].Yes, this is a good tip, but there are others!
Let's see if you can [[find them]].That’s right, doing a combination of all of these tips is the best way to keep your financial information safe when buying something from a new site.
Yes, this is a good tip, but there are others! See if you can [[find them]]Lasteran: How can you check if a site is legitimate to give your credit card information to buy something?
1. [[Their url begins with https://]]
2. [[The site looks like it was made by a professional, with quality pictures, design, and no spelling or grammar mistakes]]
3. [[You can click the lock icon beside the url to see more information about the site’s security credentials]]
4. [[Do some research on the company, and see if there are Google Reviews or a Transparency Report to verify that is is legit]]
Lasteran: If you are using another person’s device or a public computer or WiFi, how can you keep your personal information safe?
1. [[Use incognito mode]]
2. [[Make sure to sign out when you’re done]]
3. [[Avoid doing anything very sensitive or private, like online banking]]
4. [[All of the above!]]
Yes, this is a good tip, but there are others!
[[You need to try again]]Yes, this is a good tip, but there are others!
[[You need to try again]]Yes, this is a good tip, but there are others!
[[You need to try again]]Correct! Doing a combination of all of these is the best way to stay safe when using an unfamiliar or public device.
[[OK, are we done now?]]Lasteran: If you are using another person’s device or a public computer or WiFi, how can you keep your personal information safe?
1. [[Use incognito mode]]
2. [[Make sure to sign out when you’re done]]
3. [[Avoid doing anything very sensitive or private, like online banking]]
4. [[All of the above!]](align:"=><=")+(box:"===XXXXXXXXX===")[<style>
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Lasteran: You have answered enough questions to keep the Minotaur contained in its maze. But as long as the internet and other media exists, new threats will continue to emerge. It is our job to be aware and mindful of these threats and the ways that media around us interact with us so that we can keep our environment and those around us safe. So we will continue learning, and continue battling monsters as they emerge!
[[All right!]]
#Assessment
(alert:"Many years later...")
Congratulations, $name! You have successfully become an online hero without being killed by monsters. During your lifetime, you have combated many monsters and lived to tell the tale. Now, one last task remains. Your retirement plan is to become a mentor and train a new generation of heroes just as Lasteran had trained you. These heroes will need to learn to interact with the media monsters around them, and you will have to stay sharp because threats are always changing and evolving! Your decision requires that you come up with a training plan, and there are two choices:
1. Write an instruction manual that contains 20 tips to combat different monsters (word limit: 500).
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2. Plan a training session for the new recruit hero against a certain type of monster (word limit: 500)
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[[References]]Lasteran: That's right, doing a combination of all these tips is the best way to keep your financial information safe when buying something from a new site.
On to the [[third question]] ''References''
Adobe. (2022). [Online]. Adobe Express. https://www.adobe.com/express/
AI Art Generator. (n.d.). [Images]. Night Cafe. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://creator.nightcafe.studio/
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). (2022, June 30). What is bullying. StopBullying.gov. Retrieved December 6, 2022, from https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/what-is-bullying
Google. (n.d.) Interland: Be internet awesome. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland/
ISTE. (2021). ISTE Standards for Students. ISTE.org. https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students
Mastrine, Julie. (2022). How to spot 16 types of media bias. Allsides. https://www.allsides.com/media-bias/how-to-spot-types-of-media-bias