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Social Networks
Social Networks- An online community of people with a common interest who use a website or other technologies to communities with each other and share information, resources, etc
Tips For Students
1.Don't post anything you wouldn't want the entire world to know
2.Know the details of the site you are joining, like whether it is a limited community or if anyone can access it. 3. Take precautions and be wary of old friends who want to meet you in person |
Tips For Educators
1 .Take an active role in students digital life. Educate them on what is appropriate and inappropriate use
2. Frequent sites that your students use often and report any abuse 3.Be familiar with the COPA- Children's Online Privacy |
Tips for Parents
Checks your child's browser history to see what websites they are apart of
Join online communities your child belongs to to be aware of what they are involved in
Make sure your child sets his or her privacy settings and teach them about the importance of maintaining privacy on websites
Resources
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.shtm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/social-networking.aspx
http://onguardonline.gov/articles/0012-kids-and-socializing-online
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/social-networking.aspx
http://onguardonline.gov/articles/0012-kids-and-socializing-online