Social Networking for Student Wellness

Tuesday 27 April 2010

Reasons why people join social networks

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Schools Gateway

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au

What does research tell us about 12-15 year olds online - 2007

• 45 per cent used the internet to complete homework.• 41 per cent used the internet for messaging and chat.• 26 per cent used a mobile phone for talking.• 32 per cent used a mobile phone for texting.• 28 per cent engaged in social networking.• 27 per cent used the internet to play online games

against other players.• 21 per cent used the internet to watch/listen to media.

Tips for dealing with excessive internet use

• Communicate Talk to their children about what they enjoy doing online and try to understand their interests.

• Set house rules Work out some boundaries for their children's access to the internet. It is better that children understand what parents expect rather than trying to work it out for themselves. Families can determine some consequences together if the rules are broken.

• Supervise Make sure they can adequately supervise what their children are doing online, particularly younger children. They can move the computer into a public area of the house to make it easier.

• Introduce other family activities Ensuring children are exposed to a range of other, non-internet-based activities is a good way to help them lead a balanced lifestyle.http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/en/Schools/Common%20cybersafety%20iss

ues/Excessive%20internet%20use/Tips%20for%20dealing%20with%20excessive%20internet%20use.aspx

Computers in a public space

Understanding the Online World

• What is digital reputation?• Digital footprints• Digital reputation hotspots• Forms• Social networking• Competitions, prizes, rewards• Online games and virtual worlds• Sharing accounts and passwords

How you can help?

• Protect their privacy on the internet by not sharing personal details when using social networking services or visiting websites. Read the privacy policies on websites they use.

• If they shop online or subscribe to services on a website, check that the site facilitates safe and secure transactions. – iTunes

• Ask you to help them register for a service or set up an account, to ensure they are not providing personal identifying information.

• Use screen names or IDs that do not indicate gender, age, name or location.• Remember that not everyone is who they say they are and not all information

on the internet is true.• Check their settings. • Be aware that content they post may be online for a long time and cached• You may also wish to consider using parental control software.

Unwanted Contact

• Online stalking and harassment • Online grooming or unwelcome sexual

solicitation • Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying

• unwilling to go to school• feeling unwell in the mornings• falling behind in school work and homework• suddenly disinterested in the computer• becoming withdrawn, distressed, anxious, or lacking confidence• becoming aggressive and beginning to bully other children or

sibling• disturbed or deprived of sleep• feeling depressed or crying without reason• mood swings• becoming anti-social and isolated from peers.

What you can do• Advise children:

– Not to communicate or share personal contact details with ‘strangers’, that is, someone they don’t know in real life. Don’t allow strangers onto your contacts list on IM or email.

– To check with a parent or trusted adult when adding a new contact to their online social network.

– To ask a parent or carer to assist with the setting up of a new account.• Advise young people to:

– Reflect on how they met the person in question, for example, a friend of a friend, or on a gaming site.

– Monitor the person’s online presence, including their profiles, network of friends and communications with others.

– Monitor the tone and content of communications.

5 ways to Avoid Distractions

• Turnoff your wireless and internet connection• Set aside specific time for social networking

and recreational internet use• Take short breaks• Do your work now rather than later• Prioritise

http://zenhabits.net/2010/04/teen-distractions/

How can we do this when students are

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Presented by Jason Trump Microsoft Australia Asia and Pacific – Survey of young adults 16-24 Years old

General Rules- Social Media Etiquette for Students

General• Act like you would in real life: • You have to earn respect• Always introduce yourself:• Avoid burnout• Tweet and update for your most conservative followers• Be curious, but not nosy• Be extra polite• Don’t ask for favors:• Golden rule - treat others the way you want to be treated• Remember that there are boundaries

http://www.sociableblog.com/2010/04/01/50-crucial-rules-social-media-etiquette-for-students/

Facebook Rules- Social Media Etiquette for Students

• Don’t cyber-stalk• Don’t send apps• Don’t write private messages on wall posts • Edit your photo choices• Stop playing the farm animal game if you want to be taken

seriously?• Be careful who you tag• Write clear status updates• Be respectful of the relationship status• Avoid chain status updates• Ask friends to make introductions

We send updates to you through the Newsletter

…….and the webpage

We talk to and email students with tips

Telling the students to set their privacy to “Only Friends “

We work with the Boarding staff showing new social media tools

Help teachers understand Social Media for Learning

Help teachers on how to use social media for learning

What are the issues at home and at school?- Discussion Time