Kellie Hill Carpenter School Counselor

Icebreaker Match the Icon to the correct Social Media name A to Z of Social Media Your students might use this same strategy in different subjects for critical writing! Work as a table Be prepared to give at least one letter!

Popular Social Media Apps These are apps primarily for download on Apple and Android phones/tablets Some might be accessible through the computer All are free apps some have in-app purchases If you adjust your settings in your app stores through your devices, you can require a password for every download

Instagram Available as app and on “desktop” site Place to share pictures People may comment People may share Can “geotag” posts – They will know child’s location Follow friends, celebrities, anything “trending” Minimum age to open account is 13 Register with or Facebook account

Snapchat Available through Apple App Store and Google play Communicating through photos and short videos Share with contacts (friends), snapchat community or followers Chat or add to story Snaps last for 10 seconds then it disappears Minimum age to open account is 13. Register with an address, and optional telephone number

Twitter Available as app and on “desktop” site Post short posts or “tweets” about anything Post pictures, locations, comments Can send direct messages to specific twitter users be a part of groups Protected tweets-only to the twitter members you choose Doesn’t ask for age, though they provide services to those who are 13 or older Register with an address or facebook login, telephone optional

Vine Available as app and on “desktop” site Share short videos up to 6 seconds long on continuous loop Explore other vine posts/videos (for example find vines on “cats”) Look for trending, themed videos Cannot use pre-recorded videos on device Can share to Facebook or Twitter Minimum age is 17 Register with Facebook or Twitter account or with address and phone number

Burn Note Available as app and on “desktop” site Send messages that are viewed once before deleted Send messages to anyone-even those without account Does not send pictures or video Register with address Minimum age is 15

Whisper Available as app and on “desktop” site Make anonymous posts-random nickname/username Uses random pictures to accompany text See popular, nearby and latest posts-can reply or like posts Be in a school community (minimum age is 17)-typically only high schools are listed Categories include: stories, questions, confessions, relationships, faq Does not have “friends” or “followers” Requires cell phone number

Kik/Kik Messenger Kik Messenger through Apple, Google Play, Windows Store, Amazon Can visit webpages that link to Kik account Search for others on Kik, start a group Share profile to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Access to video Register with Minimum age

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ooVoo Text and video messaging for Apple, Android, PC Chat with up to 12 people at a time and see up to four Cannot browse within app Messages do not disappear Can adjust location settings Can choose who to chat with Register with Minimum Age 13

WhatsApp Messaging app for most smartphones, and available on desktop/laptop devices Send photos or videos Chat with groups Share your location Register with a telephone number Minimum Age 16

Benefits of Social Media Communication with friends and family members; can comment on life events Ways to update on one’s life without a phone call or a letter Can contact people they haven’t talked to or heard from in awhile

Benefits of Social Media Allows for self expression Art, music and political ideas, etc. Helps develop self-identity Useful as a classroom tool, for extra-curricular activities

Drawbacks to Social Media Cyber bullying Tell someone! Laws are vague in regards to cyber bullying, but school administration and if necessary law enforcement will be involved Geolocation Others will know where your child is Inappropriate content You can’t put a filter on the entire Internet or what other people say and do!

Drawbacks Sexting Sexting, even from one minor to another minor can lead to misdemeanors depending on severity Online Predators Breaking Laws Computer Crimes Section penal code Online Impersonation It is illegal to use someone’s name or impersonate someone online without permission with intent to harm or defraud Depending on severity can face a felony of third degree or Class A misdemeanor

Drawbacks Permanence of Social Media Photographs, usernames, conversations, screenshots Easy to use It is easier to make a heated, negative comment through an electronic device than in person This can drastically affect self-esteem It can be difficult to not take words personally, when they are visible to others.

Safety and Time Management Know usernames and passwords of the sites/applications your children use Speak with your children about proper use of social media and what not to post and/or respond to from someone else (think about the consequences) Things can’t be permanently deleted so make sure your children are aware COPPA-Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act prohibits websites from collecting information from children younger than 13 without parent permission.

Using Social Media Safely Only communicate with people you know and trust Keep it public Computer(s) and tablets and phones need to be used in a public area in the home Talk about it “Friend” your children/parents Get involved Locate and know privacy settings Talking to Kids and Teens About Social Media and Sexting. (n.d.). Talking to Kids and Teens About Social Media and Sexting. Retrieved March 10, 2014, from and-Sexting.aspx Netzsmartz for Parents and Children

How to Get Informed Great websites for understanding trends and safety recommendations Netzsmartz for Parents and Children