Social Networking Do s and Dont s
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Talking about? Define social networking Learn at least three facts about online socializing View examples of social networking sites Learn safety tips for youth Discover the resources available for safe social networking
Social Networking Do s and Don ts To inform communities of the emerging trend of social networking and to provide safety tips to youth socialize safely online. How do we stay safe and protect our image on social Networking? Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw4y CNFA0XU
Lets be social online! What is Social Networking? Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Linden
Social Network Social Network Examples Noun 1.a network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts: Strong social networks can encourage healthy behaviors. 2.Computers.an online community of people with a common interest who use awebsite or other technologies to communicate with each other andshare information, resources, etc.:a businessoriented social network. a website or online service that facilitates this communication.
Who's online?
Facts and Figures As of September 2014: As of September 2014, 74% of online adults use social networking sites 71% of online adults/youth use Facebook 23% of online adults/youth use Twitter 26% of online adults/youth use Instagram 28% of online adults/youth use Pinterest 28% of online adults/youth use LinkedIn Source: Pew Internet Project s research related to social networking 2014
Facts and Figures Social networking sites are increasingly used to keep up with close social ties The average user of a social networking site has more close ties and is half as likely to be socially isolated as the average American Facebook users are more trusting than others Facebook users have more close relationships Twitter Source: Pew Internet Project s research related to social networking 2014 Twitter has to be taken seriously. Last year it took off its short pants and become a public company. There are now over 550 million registered users
Facts and Figures 65% of teens have at least 1 online profile. Of those 65%, 32% have received some type of harassment online. 15% have had private info forwarded without their permission 13% received threatening messages 13% said someone spread a rumor about them online 6% had someone post an embarrassing picture of them online without permission Source: Pew Internet Project s research related to social networking 2014
Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Instagram What to post-where? Photos, Statue updates, articles, things you like and want others to see, videos you like. SHORT posts about what your doing or articles you like and want others to see Videos you take or find and like wanting others to see Photos you like and want others to see Photos you take and want others to see
Keep it safe! Think about how different sites work before deciding to join a site Do I know others on here? Is this a respectable site? Keep vital information to yourself Address, Phone number, Social Security Number, passwords, banking information, Information that could be used to answer security questions Make sure your screen name doesn t reveal too much about you Keep your screen name appropriate
Your Online Image Post only information that you are comfortable with others seeing and knowing about you Remember, once your information is posted, you can t take it back. Someone can forward this information and millions of people have access Don t flirt with strangers online
Screen/User Names and Passwords Appropriate Screen Names Inappropriate Screen Names User Names and Password Privacy
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Profile Photos Use your photo! Do not use others photos as your own! Would you want your grandmother to see this photo? No party photos! Anyone can share this photo Think before you post! Good photo ideas Yearbook photo, family vacations, fun times with friends, photo with your pets, photos your PROUD OF!
Tips for posting Remember, your profile is on a public space People aren t always who they say they are Don t mislead people into thinking that you re older or younger than you really are Don t post anything that would embarrass you later
Tips for posting Once you post you can t take it back, internet is forever! Employers are looking at FB,Twitter, Instagram Before you post anything think about how this will refeect on you as you are looking for a job. Employers are actively on FB looking at who you are before you ever sit-down for an interview! Who are you friends with? Remember who can see your post, mom, dad, your BOSS?
Cyber Bullying Cyer Bullying is real and happens on social networking everyday. You are NOT alone! Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-SUICIDE Runaway Hotline: 800-231-6946 National Council for Child Abuse and Family Violence: 800-222-2000 ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-Child National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: 800-729-6686 The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (child sexual exploitation): 800-843-5678
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For more information please contact: Family Network on Disabilities 2196 Main St., Suite K Dunedin, FL 34698 (727) 523-1130 (800) 825-5736 fnd@fndusa.org www.fndusa.org The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M110010 and #H328M110026. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Greg Knollman. 2014 Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.