Using Social Media for Social Good

"Social media is the new permanent record." "Everything you post on social media impacts your personal brand. How do you want to be known?" - Lisa Horn a.k.a The Publicity Gal "Social media is the new permanent record."

Social media impacts college and career According to Time Inc., 40% of college admissions officers are visiting prospective students' websites to evaluate their behavior before accepting them. That is 4 times the percentage it was in 2008. According to the Career Builder website, 60% of employers use social media in the hiring process. That has increased by 500 percent in the last decade.

So How do I keep my social media record clean? The Do's The Don’t's Showcase yourself in a positive light Monitor your privacy settings Positively engage and communicate Build positive relationships and feedback Google yourself Never post anything incriminating or unflattering Never write anything negative Never assume something is ever deleted Remove all questionable photos and posts Never show your bad side

How do I use social media for good? Well, take a look...

A Mom surprises her kid with 60,000 faceBook friends

Jason Biggs finds his lost dog

Video- NFL STAR, Devon still, gives his daughter a pep talk

Video- MOM with alzheimer's remembers daughter

Video- 7 week old baby lachlan hears for the first time

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How can sfhs do social media good? Kid president has some cool ideas...

Classroom Discussion What are some consequences of our actions on social media? What can we do to alleviate the problem of negativity on social media? What are some positive projects and/or events we can conduct at SFHS? Other Thoughts or Ideas...