1. 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
@SueScheff

2. “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.

3. 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.

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

5. “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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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).

19. 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.

20. 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
@SueScheff

21. Please fill out the session evaluation in your conference app
Evaluation form can be found by clicking on the Session icon, selecting the session and scrolling down to select
Evaluation Form.
Username is your address
Password is IBPA2018
IBPA
@IBPAworld #IBPA2018