Common Online Scenarios
TikTok is one of the fastest growing apps today. It allows you to post short 15 - 60 second videos and people like it because TikTok has built a community that encourages users to express themselves creatively and authentically. Whether it's dance, free-style or performance, creators are encouraged to let their imagination run wild.
Students and parents will work collaboratively and be challenged to design a skit of the best way to react if the scenarios listed below were to happen to them.
To help students and parents develop well-reasoned actions and reactions, students and parents can play out internet safety scenarios together. This activity will give parents and teens a chance to work out the best way to respond IRL. Following the activity, ask volunteers to act out or share their skit or learnings. Encourage parents and teens to record their skit(s) on TikTok and incorporate its effects and text.
Scenarios:
When you see your friend being bullied in the comments online.
TikTok Tips Video
When you get a follow request from someone you don't know
TikTok Tips Video
When you notice that your friend has their birthdate and home address in their bio
TikTok Tips Video
When you notice a fellow user seems upset and posted something sad.
TikTok Tips Video
When you can't put your phone down at dinner.
TikTok Tips Video
Planning Toolkit
Use the resources below to plan and host a TikTok Event with parents and students at your local school.
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