Social Networking

Freewrite #1• What is Social Networking?

List the Benefits of Social Networking websites

• Allows people to connect with others• Find a niche group for support

– For example: Tim belonged to a group that helped him with his math homework

List the Common Issues with Social Networking

websites• Requires you to provide personal

information to register• Requests or demands that you

create a personal profile• Permanent record of comments

What is a Social Networking Profile?

• Certain basic pieces of personal information– User name– Email address– Hobbies & interests– Etc.

Look at Cassie’s profile and draw a line through the items that should NOT appear on a kid’s social networking profile.

Things NOT to include in your personal profile

• Last name• Address• Phone number• Date of birth (complete or partial)• Social Security number

Posting Photos Online

• Do NOT post photos online that you would not want your parents, teachers, or future employers to see

• Always get permission before posting another person’s photo online

• Make sure the privacy setting on your webpage restricts those who can view photos to friends or family ONLY!

COPPA

• Law that says websites cannot collect or use personal information about any child under the age of 13 without a “verifiable” parent’s consent.

• If you are under age 13, a website cannot ask you to sign up with your full name, phone number, address, or email address without first getting permission from your parents.

Social Networking SitesAll of these sites are for students

under 13• ScuttlePad• TogetherVille • My Secret Circle • Yoursphere• GiantHello • Sweety High

Freewrite #2Social networking can be a great way

to keep up with friends, but what should you do to protect yourself?