Digitize Me

what we will cover
What is "social networking" ( facebook , MySpace, LinkedIn & Twitter)
Why it is relevant for kids and adults
How to be safe in the online world
How to set up a facebook account
How people are using facebook to communicate

facebook is for everyone

facebook is for everyone Cuthbert is no longer oldest person on Facebook

quick facts
220M internet users in US (72.4%)
94% of teens are online
Average person: 14 hours per week online
Teens spend over 20 hours per week online (equal to average TV watching time)
The Wayback Machine
Archiving 85B web pages since 1996
“ Walled garden” vs. “Open by default”

about facebook ytt
facebook is a popular, free-access social networking website where users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people.
In 2006, facebook began to allow anyone to join, not just college students
facebook has 150M users worldwide
The minimum age to join facebook is 13
Lying about your identity violates TOS

my facebook page

about MySpace
MySpace is a social networking website with an interactive, network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos for teenagers and adults internationally.
Over 250M members worldwide
78% of users are over 18 and under 40
The minimum age to join MySpace is 14
Many people don’t use their real names or accurate information, such as…

my dog’s MySpace page

about LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site founded in December 2002 mainly used for professional networking.
As of October 2008, it had more than 30 million registered users, spanning 150 industries.
Business and academia use LinkedIn to connect with colleagues , prospects and customers

about twitter
Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users' updates (tweets), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters.
Used by many as a news reader
Growing very quickly, millions of users
Celebrity pages recently hacked

my twitter page

when a friend is a “friend” Friends Business Associates The World

Staying Safe Online WARNING: Controversial Statements Ahead

“ The 21st century digital divide separates too many clueless parents from their Internet-savvy children.” Students and parents need to work together to stay safe online. Don’t let there be a “digital divide” in your family.

USA Today article

Parents are responsible for their children's safety and behavior Children should honor and respect their parents

tips for parents
Talk to your kids about why they use social networks and how they communicate with others
Set the standard as to how they represent themselves
Follow age requirements
Follow up with them… periodically
Remind them not to post anything that could embarrass them or expose them to danger, the internet is a public space

tips for students
Show parents your pages (tomorrow  )
Teach your parents about the web
Be careful what you post (schools, employers, colleges, recruiters…)
Don’t be pressured to add friends
Be suspicious, tell someone
Don’t lie about your age
Use social networking to represent who you are and your personal values

Click on “Register” to create your account. setting up your facebook

Fill in all of the required fields

you are in! Log-In to your E-mail account

edit your profile

careful with your contact info

Select a photo
Upload your picture
Log into your email to verify the account
set up your profile picture

personal information and interests

To join a network you will need to have a valid email address for your company or college.
You may belong to only one regional network.
joining a network

Profile
Basic info / Personal info
Status updates / Wall posts
Photos/ Videos of you
Education / Work info
Friends
Search
Visibility
Content
Listings
privacy settings
Settings
Friends only
Friends of friends
Friends and network
Custom

what you can do on facebook
Connect with friends
Find old friends from school, work, church
Join groups with common interests
Plan events, parties or get-togethers
Wish your friends a happy birthday
Try out applications for fun
Post photos, articles and videos
Share with your friends about your life!

what you can’t do on facebook
Lie about who you are (generally)
Troll profiles
Be under 13 years old
See just any profile
Upload illegal content

good guidelines recap
Look at your kids’ social network pages with them… tomorrow
Know their screen names and emails
Give them space / talk to them
Keep computers in a public place
Set rules… together
Sign the family contract
Get online and learn together!

resources
OnGuard Online: FTC safety tips for parents
Netsmartz .org
WiredSafety.org
The Child Safety Network
GetNetWise.org
SafeTeens.com
BlogSafety.Com
Common Sense Media
Books:
MySpace Unraveled
MySpaceMyKids

questions?

thanks! Links to the presentation and resources can be found at: www.tomcuthbert.wordpress.com [email_address]

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Digitize Me

by Tom Cuthbert on Jan 11, 2009

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