Social Networking and Social Media

Do’s and Don’ts of Online Socializing Presented By:

Ms. Myeisha D. HutchinsonHealthcare Professional,

Community Organizer, & Community Engagement Specialist

Social Networking Definition

Social Networking is defined as the use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar

interests to oneself.

Social Networking

Old school social networking or Traditional media

Social Networking from Myeisha Being social and finding friends and associates is a natural part of life that you should enjoy, but be aware that often your first impression often leaves a lasting impression!! So be you authentic self. This is now more important than ever because of the endless connections we can make via the internet because they are forever discoverable!!

Social Media

Greatest Tip!! This is a DON’T!! Federal Trade Commission:

Don’t post information about yourself online that you don’t want the whole world to know!!!

Social Media

Webwise.com4 Characteristics of Digital Media

• It’s searchable – anyone, anytime, anywhere can find it.• It’s forever – anyone (even Gran, the school principal, your

future boss) can find it today, tomorrow, 30 years from now.• It’s copyable – once they find it they can copy it, share it

and change it.• It has a global invisible audience – even if your page is

private, you can’t tell which friend shares your pages. You have no control over what friends will do with it.

Social Media Webwise.com

Do’s and Don’ts• Don’t share your password with anyone.• Only accept friend requests from people you know.• Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your parents, teachers

or employer to see.• Be authentic. The real you is better than anything you might

pretend to be.• Learn about privacy settings, and review them often.**Read More at:http://www.webwise.ie/parents/social-networking-advice-for-teenagers-2/

Social MediaWhat You Can Do RIGHT NOW!

Clean up your profile. Take anything embarrassing, too personal or any photos that show you doing something illegal (drinking, drugs) off of your page. Those photos of you dancing with a beer bottle in your hand, are not going to look good when you are applying for college!!

Social MediaWhat You Can Do RIGHT NOW!

Remove provocative pictures immediately! Change your profile name if it is something sexual/provocative. Online predators are real!! Adults who talk to you about sex online are committing a crime. So are adults who meet underage teens for sex. Some teens may think it's fun but it is serious trouble and best to report it to the police.

Social Media

What You Can Do RIGHT NOW! Learn about the privacy settings and put them into use. The

ultimate privacy setting is YOU! Limit the amount of information you put on line.

Remember These Thoughts

Remember These Thoughts

Remember These Thoughts

You Are On The Way to Social Media Success!!!