Social Media

Topics

1. Inclusion Means Everywhere2. What is Social Media?3. Facebook4. Twitter5. Youtube6. Instagram7. Linked In

8. Staying Safe 9. Questions?

Inclusion on the Internet

What is Social Media?An online community of people who share

similar interests.

Some examples include:

Getting Involved

• What are some reasons why people should be involved with social media?

• What are some reasons why people shouldn’t be involved with social media?

Facebook

Facebook

• Primary purpose is social

• Support and friendship is evident to all

• Advocacy works with pictures and stories

• Community enjoys personal stories more than scientific ones!

Twitter

Twitter

• Advocacy

• Personal Learning Networks

• Curated Knowledge

• Lists

• Hashtags

Youtube

Instagram

LinkedIn

hootsuite

Privacy settings

Tips to Stay Safe on Facebook

• Protect Your Password

• "Checker" Friend

• Privacy Settings

• Be Responsible

• Say "No"

• Smart Clicking

• Pause Before Posting

• Some Things Should Be Private

Protect Your Password

• Don't share your password

• Don't make your password too easy

• Keep it in a secret place

"Checker" Friend

• To stay safe and smart on Facebook, have someone help you out

• This could be a friend, a brother or sister, or a parent

• If you would like a "checker" friend, let us know!

Privacy Settings

• Without privacy settings, everyone can see your personal stuff

• Have someone you trust help you set your privacy settings

• Check your privacy settings every 3 months

• Set privacy to "friends only"

Be Responsible

• Don't let Facebook take over your life!

• Turn off your phone or computer at night so you get enough sleep

• Make sure you go out with your friends

Say "No"

• Make sure you know someone in real life before being their friend on Facebook

• If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, un-friend them on Facebook

• Don't send friend requests to people you don't know

Don't Click Too Quickly

• Don't click on anything that you are not sure about

• Don't click on popup windows

• Turn off your computer right away if you can't control the screen

Pause Before Posting

• Don't post anything you wouldn't want the world to see

• If you are angry, wait before posting or sending an email

• If people are mean, don't respond on Facebook.

• Talk to people in person

Some Things Should Be Private

• Don't put your address or phone number on your Facebook information page

• Don't post credit card or social insurance numbers

• Anything you share on Facebook can be shared with the world

CLBC icanbesafeonline

• Information for Janek’s slide presentation from:

http://www.icanbesafeonline.com/

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