4. Theoretical Definition Social media are media for social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques. Open and transparent communications that anyone can author, view and share across the hall or around the world
7. How Popular is It? 700 billion minutes per month spent on Facebook 500 million users Average user spends 45 minutes per day * Source, Facebook.com
8. Why the Interest? Comings and goings Sharing links and YouTube videos Gaming, apps and LIKES Share creative works Community activism
9. Key Issues for Parents Privacy and security Friending 3rd party values and norms You are what you post
10. Practical Steps (1) Get involved – JOIN FB and friend your kid (s) Not interested in managing Friend Requests, being found or having to respond to pokes?
12. Practical Steps (1) Get involved – JOIN FB and friend your kid (s) Not interested? Don’t promote yourself Check out what they are sharing and commenting on
14. Practical Steps (2) Understand Facebook Security and Privacy http://tinyurl.com/nhssocialmedia Friends Only ≠ Private Sharing Assume anything posted will be viewed by ALL Limit sharing to Friends
17. Practical Steps (3) Set boundaries regarding Friends Set boundaries with time Instill the principle: YOU ARE WHAT YOU POST…and leave POSTED.
18. Practical Steps (FINAL) It takes a village See someone that…. Disturbs Offends Creeps Take a screen shot Talk to your kid, school faculty and authorities Report violations to Facebook