Dangers of Social Media

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree

• How do you feel about the following statements? You can either write your responses OR stand by posters around the room

• A. There should be no restrictions on interactions between adults & teens online.

• B. Young people should be reminded regularly about what constitutes inappropriate behavior online

Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree

• C. Most young people are savvy enough to know when they’re talking to an adult in disguise.

• D. Adult predators will be able to get to children regardless of safety measures imposed by Web sites or law enforcement

• E. Online safety groups overstate the dangers posed by adult predators toward young people

Problems/Concerns

• 1. What are the biggest problems or concerns with Social Media today?

• 2. Should the Internet be regulated? If so, by whom/what organization? If not, why?

• 3. Should employers & gov’t have the right to monitor your computer & Internet use

• 4. Should companies be able to buy access to your personal profile likes without your knowledge?

Video Clips

• 5. According to this video clip, what are some dangers of social media? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=JI45BRkOiXc

• 6. Identify some pros (positives) & cons (negatives) of social media– https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=IqP4XyqIq94

Questions to consider– 7. Should parents be able to block certain site

(like the v-chip)?– 8. How safe do you feel on the Internet/ social

media sites?– 9. Have you ever been taught about the dangers

of the Internet? If so, when & by whom? If not, who do you think should?

– 10. Is there any protection for people by posting information online? (i.e. complain on facebook > fired)

continued

• Did these go too far?– Webcams - (Miss Teen spied on)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14onQ-4RnUc

– Australian DJs prank > nurse suicide– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH5fXt3A1MM

• 11. What is the impact of social media on society?– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SuNx0UrnEo

Discussion (you don’t have to write a response)

– Why do young people frequent social networking sites?

– What are the possible benefits & dangers of anonymity online?

– How can users balance their desire for privacy with the need to be monitored for safety?

– What might be the profile of an online predator? … of a predator’s target?

– What can you do to protect yourself from online predators?