By Sue Scheff www.suescheff.com Sue.scheff@gmail.com @SueScheff DIGITAL WISDOM Practical, proven ways educators can role model appropriate online behavior Digital wisdom. By Sue Scheff www.suescheff.com Sue.scheff@gmail.com @SueScheff

“I Can’t Believe They Believe Posted That!” 69% of American’s blame social media for the rise of incivility online. Civility In America Survey 2017 The rise of incivility before social media.

The global epidemic of online hate The World of Digital Combat -Mean memes -Cruel comments -Insults -Sexual innuendos -Distorted images -Twisted truths -Outright lies -Impersonations -Fake accounts The global epidemic of online hate Online hate has been going on a long-time.

The power of the Internet Never underestimate the influence of Google. taringa.net Two words that can change your life

“Sue Scheff is the biggest fraud there ever was...”   “Cons like Sue need to be exposed…” “She places kids in risky programs…” “.. Scheff and her associates are crooks…plain and simple…” In 2003 Google said: In 2003 I was nearly ruined by a disgruntled client.

Influence of Google Google is not God. Google is a machine. It is unforgiving. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression - online. Longtermfix.com People don’t take the time to decipher cyber-fact from cyber-fiction – they will simply move on to the next doctor, lawyer, landscaper or plumber…. Google can dictate the direction of your future and your reputation –financially, emotionally and literally

An extension of your online behavior and a reflection of your offline character. My experiences, as bad as they were – as given me the tools that helps me - help others.

Surveying the Wreckage Smart People – Dumb Digital Decisions Boston teacher blunder California teacher vents Your online behavior has lasting and serious consequences – especially when you post in haste.

Teachers Sexting Students round-up (2017-18 cases) Franklin High School, OH Blountstown High School, FL Kerrville's Tivy High School, TX Willcox High School, AZ Roosevelt High School, MI Douglass High School, OK Jackson High School, MI Ridgewood Middle School, NY Las Brisas Academy Elementary School, AZ Passaic High School, NJ Oakbrook Middle School, SC And more….. Sexting: Handle sex and tech with care. It’s almost a weekly basis we read about teachers or school coaches caught sexting minors.

Your Online Behavior Is Never off the clock Georgia teacher’s aide overshares Teacher’s aide with a passion for fashion The majority of workplaces (including schools districts) have social media polices in place, your online behavior is never off the clock.

Participatory Culture From the moment you wake up – people are interacting online. Your indiscretion the night before, could be down your neighbors newsfeed the next morning. dreamstimes.com Embracing, engaging & interacting on social media

These stories connect us – and people remind us – we’re all capable of an oops moment.

digital wisdom: Improving online behavior 3-C’s of online behavior Conduct Content Caring 5 Ways to rethink how we share online Sharing too much Emotional sharing Sharing inappropriate material Constructive sharing Know your audience digital wisdom: Improving online behavior Ways to improve our online behavior – starts with civility.

3 C’s of Responsible Online Behavior There’s no rewind online 1. Conduct: Self-awareness, check-in with yourself. Never put a temporary emotion on the permanent Internet. Think twice, post once. 2. Content: Will it embarrass you or someone else? Tweet regrets or post remorse. Know your emojis. 3. Caring: It’s impossible to be cruel when you have empathy for others. When in doubt, click-out. Tool or weapon 4 Ways people use a keypad: Help Heal Hurt Harm Care enough about yourself – to know when you need to click-out.

5 Ways to Rethink Your Online Sharing Habits Is it necessary? Social sharing for your platform or oversharing for your ego? Avoid sharing in haste. 2. Emotional sharing: Having a bad day? Social media shouldn’t be used as a diary. Avoid using cyber-friends as cyber-therapists. 3. Inappropriate sharing: Profanity, sexual content, drug use or other irresponsible posts. 4. Constructive sharing: Do you disagree with someone and want to add your opinion? Be constructive – not combative. 5. Know your audience: Students, parents, superiors, colleagues? Never every living moment needs to be digitally documented on social media.

Being mindful online & managing Your Reputation Create lists. Write as if the world is watching. Lost in translation Being mindful online & managing Your Reputation Being smart doesn’t save you from doing or saying something stupid online.

Common sense matters Being smart doesn’t Save you from saying something stupid Never assume you’re among friends Write/post as if the world is watching. They are. Create lists Family & close friends Colleagues IBPA Neighbors Book club Create your Facebook lists. Never assume your writing privately online. Never assume your words won’t get twisted.

Keeping up with your online presence Online Reputation management 101 Google yourself regularly. Set-up Google alerts. Maintain your privacy settings (frequently). De-clutter your friends lists. Update your site & blog. Be proactive – before a disaster strikes. It’s time to reconsider your friends online. Freshen up your website/blog (reminder, it’s an extension of your business card).

Never doubt, your online behavior is a reflection of your offline character. What are your social feeds saying about you? Remember, you are the role model for the next generation.

By Sue Scheff www.suescheff.com Sue.scheff@gmail.com @SueScheff DIGITAL WISDOM Practical, proven ways educators can role model appropriate online behavior Digital Wisdom – What will you do when you reach 5000 friends on Facebook? By Sue Scheff www.suescheff.com Sue.scheff@gmail.com @SueScheff

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