1. Online social networking Dangers and delights A storyboard Jennifer Courduff EDUC 8842 Dr. Almasude

2. What is social networking? Student narration: “A social network is a social structure made of individuals (or organizations) called "nodes," which are tied (connected) by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, financial exchange, dislike, sexual relationships, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge or prestige. That came from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network (See? I know how NOT to violate copyright!)” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network Insert student interviews here – MySpace – Facebook – Hi5 – other

3. Who uses it? According to SpeakUp 2008 survey data, Add chart here Include age ranges

5. How is it used? Insert student interviews here: middle schoolers “I use it for….” – Academic – Social – Psychological – Informational One interview about how younger students use this (from teacher or parent or grandparent)

6. (c) Project Tomorrow 2009 Meet a 3 rd grade girl with average tech skills: Wishes for their ultimate school Digital media tools (31%) High tech science tools (39%) Online tools for organization (35%) Access to mobile devices: MP3 player (44%) Game player (53%) Laptop (44%) Participates in immersive virtual reality environments (39%) Uses Internet for education research (51%) and online assessments (35%)

7. The good… Research suggests that, “…the educational and psychosocial benefits of this type of communication far outweigh the potential dangers” (Tynes, p. 575, 2009) Including – Perspective-taking skills necessary for 21 st century citizens – Cognitive skills required in education

8. The good Clips of positive social interactions Students tell stories – Homework help, advice on classes – Online games – Cross-cultural and interracial interaction – Identity exploration (perspective taking, cognitive skills, reflection) – Social support, intimacy, autonomy Contact with someone outside the family (health issues, relationship issues)

9. The bad… Clip: – Cyberstalking – Bullying – Cheating – Posting personal information

10. How can we keep safe? Site blocking filters: CyberPatrol, NetNanny, IPrism Locate computer in central location in home Teach safety and self-regulation – Maintain open and honest dialogue – Teach them how to protect online privacy – Develop an exit strategy Join a site, learn to use it, partner with your child

11. It’s up to you…. Video clips – “can you learn this for me” – “I can help you” – “It’s important – really – to me” – “I want you to understand my world but you seem scared or not interested” – “Can you be interested?” – “Are you game?”

12. Are You Game?