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This document discusses teens and social networking. It defines social networks as online communities for people to connect based on shared interests. Popular social networks mentioned include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The document outlines pros like staying connected with friends and sharing experiences, but also cons such as revealing too much private information and loss of productivity. Risks associated with social networks are identified as online predators, identity theft, and cyberbullying. The document concludes with recommendations to use privacy settings wisely and monitor uploaded content to help stay safe online.
636 Presentation.ppt
- 1. Teens and Social Networking
- 2. Outline • Introduction • What is a social network? • Popular social networking sites • Pros & Cons of using social networking sites (SNS) • Risks associated with SNS • Some Dos and Don’ts
- 3. What is a social network? • Communities of people who share interests and activities on the internet • A tool for people to connect with each other • Friendships, relationships, business, mutual support, and sharing of information • Friend-based networks like facebook and myspace
- 4. Social Network (cont) • Music and movie networks like Flixster and Last.FM • Business social networks like LinkedIn and XING • Gaming/sporting networks like Xbox Live and PlayStation network
- 5. Popular Social Networking Sites • Facebook • Myspace • Twitter • YouTube • Flickr • Photobucket
- 6. Pros and Cons • Pros – Allow you to express yourself – Share experiences and pictures – Keep in contact with family and friends – Meet new friends with common interests – Help with school projects – Information on current events – Network with professionals
- 7. Pros and Cons (cont) • Cons – Revealing too much information – Online predators – Loss of productivity – Damaged reputation
- 8. Risks of SNS • Online predators – Fake accounts/identities – Malicious software – Identity theft • Revealing too much information – Online predators – Future employers • Cyber Bullying – Online rumors
- 10. Dos and Don’t • Do… – Use good judgment to protect your reputation – Utilize privacy settings – Monitor content that you (and others) upload – Use caution when befriending others • Don’t… – Post any un-safe information – Post un-tasteful pictures – Download anything illegal
- 11. Informative Websites • Staysafe – www.staysafe.org • Web Wise Kids – www.webwisekids.org • WiredSafety – www.wiredsafety.org • Cyberbully411 – www.cyberbully411.org
- 12. Questions?