2. Why is it SO important to them?
Post-millennial kids (Generation Z) develop their identity through social media
and technology
“Adolescents have a heightened sense of "the imaginary audience"; this sense
is a psychological state where one assumes others are looking and thinking
about you at all times. Posting self-portraits online -- and most importantly,
getting feedback -- confirms the idea of an imaginary audience” and has a
direct effect on identity and self-esteem of adolescents.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-science-of-selfies
3.
4. 15 applications that kids are using today
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/15-apps-and-websites-kids-are-
heading-to-after-facebook#
5. Apps to watch out for
Whisper: Allows you to post secrets anonymously and allows chatting with others
users in the same geographic area. This is dangerous because strangers can
connect with kids and make it seem like they care and understand.
Snapchat: VERY popular. Images or videos are shared for a limited time, after
that time is up the image or video disappears. Dangerous because it gives the
illusion of “no consequences.. because the image disappears” Have the talk about
the fact that NOTHING disappears permanently, there is a way to retrieve them.
Vine: Allows kids to watch or post 6 second videos. May be dangerous because it
can contain sexually explicit material, and shares the location of users
6. It’s time to have THE TALK (how to behave on Social Media)
Be KIND (THINK before you press send)
Keep Private things Private
Don’t believe everything you see (read)
Don’t Overshare
Stand up for others
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/digitalcitizenshipweek/home
12. The kids Say...
I would like them to know that whenever I have social media on I keep my account
private
I have a life so in my private life I have private things that I don’t have to share
with other people especially my parents
I would like them to know that I am using technology the way that they want me to
and I follow the rules that they set for me.
I don’t talk to people I don’t know
17. Build a contract for technology use
http://www.janellburleyhofmann.com
http://www.irules.co
Apps that restrict and monitor usage
www.rethinkwords.com
www.netnanny.com
18. Celebrate using social media for GOOD
Strengthening friendships
Offers a sense of belonging
Let’s teenagers express themselves
Let’s kids Do Good
Provides a support system
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/5-reasons-you-dont-need-to-worry-
about-kids-and-social-media
