This presentation discusses social media awareness and provides strategies for parents. It defines social media and lists the most popular social networking sites for kids and teens. It addresses issues like cyberbullying, setting parental controls, and developing open communication. Tips are provided for talking to teens, helping them say no to peer pressure, and making good decisions online. Resources for digital citizenship and social media education are also shared.

1. Social Media
Awareness
PRESENTED BY: REINA BEJERANO
COORDINATOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

2. What age is your child?
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3. What is Social Media?
Social media is defined as websites and
applications that enable users to create
and share content or to participate in
social networking.

4. Do you actively use social media?
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6. Most popular Social Networking Sites for
kids & teens
Snapchat
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Vine
Omegle
Blendr
Google +
Wanelo
Kik
Yik Yak
Data as of February 2015
Ask.fm
Tinder
Burn Book
Whisper
Secret
Tumblr

7. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

8. Do you have the passwords to your
child's social media accounts?
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9. Bullying +Social Media= Cyberbullying
Social Media Bullying Has Become a Serious Problem (Article)

11. Cyberstalking/Cyber Harassment
vs. Cyberbullying
oOne key point in
defining and using
the terms cyber
harassment and
cyberbullying is the
perpetrator’s age.
oCyberbullying refers
to unsolicited
communications or
stalking activities
between minors. The
term cyber
harassment is
normally used when
adults are involved.
www.nobullying.com

13. http://www.connectsafely.org/controversial-anonymous-app-secret-to-close/

14. Why Our Kids Make Bad
Choices

15. At what age do you think the brain is
fully developed?
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17. FRONT
BACK

21. What Can Parents Do?

22. What strategies do you use with
your kids that you find to be
beneficial in your household?
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23. Tips for Talking with Teens
oWhere:
o Minimize the “fight or flight” by choosing a location and atmosphere that lowers his/her
defenses. –better side by side (e.g. while driving, doing something together.
oBe Patient, Neutral and Present-Open up to Listen
o Breathe, feel grounded, remind yourself to remain open
oActive Listening:
o Don’t interrupt-listen completely and sum up what you’ve heard as confirmation
oListen for Understanding rather than “Truth”:
o Relate in a positive fashion
o Help your child find solutions
oAnswer Questions Openly and Honestly
oCommunication
o Verbal and non-verbal

24. o Responses:
o It seems like you’re feeling...
o I hear you say you’re feeling…
o I wonder if you’re feeling….
o Describe the emotions you saw:
o It sounds to me like you’re saying you’re overwhelmed, is that right?
o Are you feeling that the situation is out of control?
o Respond to “Emotions”:
o Reflect the emotions you hear by expressing concern about observed
reactions;
o Legitimize his/her feelings
o Express support
o Defer Judgement and Demonstrate Respect:
o Don’t attack
o Show respect for your teen’s opinions
o Offer your opinion without lecturing or judging
o Be yourself….you’re an adult and a parent, not a kid or their friend

25. Help them say NO to Peer Pressure
oUSE HUMOR
o “No, I need all the brain cells I’ve got.”
oGIVE A REASON
o “No, it’s stupid and it can kill you.”
oWALK AWAY
o If others ask you to try it, just leave.
oCHANGE THE SUBJECT
o Talk About something else

26. Helping Our Kids Make Good Choices

27. 7 Ways Social Media Has a
Role in Education

28. This is Beverly
She’s 18 years old
Freshman at USC
Studying to be a
Broadcast Journalist

30. “The Upside of Selfies”

32. Digital Citizenship Curriculum

33. Login Information for CaliQity
SVUSDs adoptedDigital CitizenshipCurriculum
https://simivalleyusd.caliqity.net/r/login.spr
Username: svusd
Password is “parent123” (all lowercase)

34. VISR
oAn app/website that gives kids digital autonomy
oIt promotes kids showing that they can make
responsible decisions
oParents cant see anything the kid is doing, but it does
identify any potential threats and sends an alert (i.e.
cyberbullying, sexting, drug/alcohol abuse, “passout
challenge”, etc.)
oThe alert then prompts the parent to have that
dialogue with their child
oVISR can be used with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
You Tube, Gmail and Kids email at this time.

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36. Resources for YOU
Simi Valley USD Digital Citizenship Resources
Instagram Guide for Parents
15 Sites & Apps Kids are Heading to Beyond
Facebook
Facebook, Instagram and Social
10 Dangerous Apps
USA Today Article: Teen Charged with Killing
Classmate
Cyberbullying Guide

37. More Resources
7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in Education
What is Snapchat?
What is Omegle?
5 Parenting Tips for Digital and Internet Safety in 2015
9 Signs Your Child Might Be a Victim of Cyberbullying
The Social Life of the App Addicted Teen
5 Teen Texts You Should Know
Beware of Burn Book

38. Even More Resources
Common Sense Media has an IOS App (called Kids Media)
What Yik Yak-A problem in universities- could mean the workplace
StopBullying.gov
Erick’s Cause
Social Media Bullying Has Become a Serious Problem
Community Matters-Cyberbullying Information and solutions
Report Abuse
Using Social Media for Good
Secret App Shutting Down
VISR

39. Contact Info
Reina Bejerano
about.me/reina.bejerano
Coordinator of Instructional Technology
Simi Valley USD District Office
(805) 306-4500 x4210
reina.bejerano@simivalleyusd.org
Follow me on Twitter & Pinterest @reinabej
Follow my blog at http://socialmediaaware.wordpress.com
Follow SVUSD on Facebook @ Simi Valley Schools
on Twitter @SimiValleyUSD

40. Judy’s Contact Info
Judy Rogg, Director
Erik's Cause
www.erikscause.org
judyrogg@gmail.com
310-467-6113

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