SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

EDUCATIONAL TOOLOR

THREAT

ETL 523 Assignment 1: Paula Phelan

WHAT IS SOCIAL NETWORKING

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EDUCATIONAL TOOL

Friendship

Identity

Therapy

Technology

THREAT: CYBERSTALKING

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THREAT: PERMANENT

THREAT: CYBERBULLYING

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THREAT: INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT

LINKS SEARCHES

MESSAGES

THE LURE OF THE GAME

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CHILDREN CENTRED SITES & PRIVACY

PROTECTIVE LEGISLATION

INTERNAL SAFEGUARDS

LEGAL LIABILITY

CONCLUSIONS

NO HALTING PROGRESS

EDUCATION A MUST

MONITOR USAGE

BE INVOLVED

Discussion Questions

1. Does the educational value of social networking sites outweigh the disadvantages.

2. To what extent are parents responsible for the behaviour of their children online?

3. What role does the school have in teaching the importance of online privacy and safety?

4. Are gaming sites dangerous for children?

References

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