October 1, 2009 YTEENS Online Social Networking Safety Seminar Lisa Thumann Sr. Specialist in Technology Education CMSCE, Rutgers University http://thumannresources.com

We have to be knowledgeable about where our kids are going.

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“ Social Media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. Social Media Revolution http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =sIFYPQjYhv8

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The Conversation What do you think this pictures says about you? Do you know all (number of friends) of your ‘friends’? Can you trust everyone on your ‘friends’ list not to download that picture? What does that update say about you as a person? Is that who you want to be known as? Source: http://www.thethinkingstick.com/social-networking-workshop-for-parents

What do you think this pictures says about you?

Do you know all (number of friends) of your ‘friends’?

Can you trust everyone on your ‘friends’ list not to download that picture?

What does that update say about you as a person?

Is that who you want to be known as?

Limiting Access http:// minutesplease.com /

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“ Posting personal information online does not, by itself, appear to be a particularly risky behavior.” American Psychologist 2008

“ Social networking sites such as MySpace do not appear to have increased the risk of victimization by online molesters.” American Psychologist 2008

Focus prevention more on interactive aspects of Internet use and less on posting personal information. American Psychologist 2008

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#1 Join Facebook http:// facebookforparents.org /

#2 “Friend” your kids http:// facebookforparents.org /

#3. Review your kids’ profile pages. http:// facebookforparents.org /

#4. Review who is “friends” with your kids. http:// facebookforparents.org /

#5. Select “More About” for your kids. http:// facebookforparents.org /

Now that YOU ARE on Facebook. There are some things to keep in mind. http:// facebookforparents.org /

Teens say they use social networking sites to stay in touch with friends they see a lot (91% of social networking teens report this), but also to maintain contact with those friends they rarely see in person (82%). http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2007/Social-Networking-Websites-and-Teens/Data-Memo/More-details-from-the-survey.aspx?r=1

66% of teens who have created profiles limit access to their profile pages Source: http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2007/Social-Networking-Websites-and-Teens/Data-Memo/More-details-from-the-survey.aspx?r=1

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A participatory web needs participatory solutions

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