1) The document discusses privacy and safety issues related to social media use, noting that 45% of employers and 25% of colleges now screen social media profiles. 2) It provides tips for tightening privacy settings on Facebook and Twitter to limit what information is visible to others. 3) The document stresses that privacy settings on social media sites often change and recommends checking them monthly to maintain privacy, as well as having conversations with children about being safe online.

1. Hemlock Creek Technology Night February 10, 2011 Presenter: Jennifer Swanson [email_address]

2. 45% of Employers now screen social media profiles ( Source ) 35% have found something that dismissed the candidate ( Source ) 18% have found something positive that caused them to hire a candidate ( Source ) 25% of Colleges screen applicants on social media sites ( Source )

3. Facebook Facts – More than 500 million active users 50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any given day Average user has 130 friends People spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook About 70% of Facebook users are outside the United States There are more than 200 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices. People that use Facebook on their mobile devices are twice as active on Facebook than non-mobile users.

4. Click on Account to change Privacy Settings

5. Friends ONLY privacy fixes photo settings BUT you can change them yourself too!

6. Suggested Settings

7. Do Not Allow Uncheck All Boxes

8. Blocking Users

9. Account Settings

10. Facebook Help has many great resources for parents!

12. Protecting Tweets only allows friends to see them Records and Documents where you are Tweeting From

13. Twitter Lingo EXPLAINED

16. Check Information Shared

18. Privacy Settings - Change to “My Friends Only

19. Additional Privacy Settings

20. The privacy settings on social networking sites change OFTEN! Please remember to go in and check the settings monthly to make sure your information is protected.

21. Become familiar with online social networks Talk to your children about the importance of being safe and smart while communicating online Choose your pictures wisely Don't talk to strangers and use privacy settings Keep your personal information personal Don't be a cyberbully Encourage a healthy balance Help them create positive Digital Footprints

22. 8 Rules for Parents article Common Sense Media Internet Safety websites