1. Social Media
LCBMS Guidance Staff

2. What are the different types of social media?

3. Vocabulary
App-An application: typically a small, specialized program downloaded onto mobile devices or an Ipad
Screen shot-An action where an image is “captured” from the screen of a device and can then be stored or shared with other people (see “parent resources” for a link on more info)
Tweet-Slang term to describe any information one posts or updates on their Twitter account
Re-tweet-The act of forwarding or re-posting someone’s tweet (see parent resources for a link on more info)
Facebook Wall-The area on the user’s profile page where they write comments, post pictures and communicate with other facebook users

4. The descriptions outline the pros and cons of each site.
The following slides describe the different types of social media being utilized by today’s youth.
The descriptions outline the pros and cons of each site.

5. KIK
KIK is an app. The name comes from the often mistyped version of “LOL”
Users have the ability to message or chat for free
Anyone can use and chat with someone as long as you have their username
Negative: Users can make up anonymous names
The sender can tell if the receiver has read their message
Communications often lead to confusion and hurt feelings if the sender doesn’t get a response but knows their message was read

6. Twitter Online social network
Can be accessed through an app on smart phone, Ipod, Ipad or computer
People can “retweet” another person’s posts
People can follow anyone if privacy settings aren’t on
Messages can be sent privately or on a public feed
People can pretend to be others: follow “fake” celebrities

7. Ask.fm Social media site
Can be accessed online or through an app on an Iphone
Senders are able to ask anonymous questions
Inappropriate questions and responses are often posted
People often get upset or offended by responses
If an ASK account is deleted, the history and contents of the account can still be searched on the internet and is still viewable by ANYONE

8. Oovoo Free video chat and instant messaging site
Similar to face time or Skype
Accessible through any device that has internet
Users have the ability to block people
Someone can screenshot you without being noticed or knowing it’s happening

9. Instagram Online social network
Accessible through an app on any smart phone, Ipod, Ipad or computer
Originally designed to post pictures
If not set on private, the WHOLE WORLD CAN SEE IT and comment on your pictures
Not appropriate for children under 12
New update: Videos can also be posted

10. Snapchat An app where pictures and videos can be sent to anyone
Pictures and videos disappear in 1-10 seconds once they are received
Snapchat story is the ability to send a picture or video and it stays on the receiver’s screen for 24 hours
Tips: Pics and video images can be screen shot (see vocab slide for more info on screen shot)
You are notified when someone screenshots your picture

11. Vine Commonly used app to share videos
People can make comments about the videos that are posted
You can repost a video without permission
Privacy settings can be set up so only your friends can see your videos

12. Facebook
According to some students at Copper Beech , Facebook is more popular among adults nowadays
People use this site to post and share pictures and videos
Privacy settings require owner’s approval before people can access their wall
You can connect with friends by instant messaging

13. More PROS AND CONS with Social Media
Quick access to friends and family
Ability to share information
Networking
Support from friends, get advice, share opinions
Ability to socialize with friends and family who are far away
Get news and information
You can’t always be 100% sure who you are “talking” to
Screen shotting
Bullying
Posting illegal activity
Trash talking
Publicizing confidential personal information
Too much emotional information is shared in public view
Identity theft

14. Age Restrictions
KIK-Not intended for kids under 13-Parental permission expected for kids ages years
Twitter-Does not require age input when you
sign up
Ask.fm-Users must be 13 years or older
Instagram-Users must be 13 years or older
Snapchat-Not intended for children under 13
Oovoo-Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to use software
Vine-Recently increased their age usage to 17 years or older (from 12 +)
Facebook-Users must be 13 years or older

15. Responsibility and Safety
What you post, send or share is PERMANENT
Information that has been deleted can be retrieved
Am I considering the feelings of the person I am writing about before I hit “send”?
Even if you think something is private, chances are more people will be seeing it than you think (Screen shot)
If you are having a bad day and post your feelings, be prepared to handle the positive AND negative comments you may receive
If the school is made aware of a situation involving inappropriate conversations or behaviors on social media sites that cause a disruption to the regular school day or is impacting the student’s ability to learn, the school can investigate the situation and assign consequences

16. Sexting
Pictures and videos are never “deleted”. They are permanent when they are shared, forwarded and/or screen shotted
Don’t TRUST that the message, picture or video you send will remain private
Most likely people will make comments about your photo that are unsolicited
Pictures and videos can be used against the sender and sometimes is used as blackmail
Sender, receiver and sharer of inappropriate pictures and/or videos of a sexual nature can be subject to laws under
anti-child pornography

17. New York State Law for child pornography
Under New York law, it's a crime to persuade someone younger than 17 to engage in the making of a sexual or nude image, or to distribute or disseminate child pornography featuring someone younger than 17
It's also a crime to possess a nude or sexual depiction of someone younger than 16
For example, a teenager who shares a nude photo of a 14-year-old girl with his friends could be convicted for possessing and distributing child pornography. The friends could also be convicted of possession of child pornography

18. BE SAFE