1. Dangers of Social Media

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. Video Clips
5. According to this video clip, what are some dangers of social media?
6. Identify some pros (positives) & cons (negatives) of social media

7. 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)

8. continued Did these go too far?
Webcams - (Miss Teen spied on)
Australian DJs prank > nurse suicide
11. What is the impact of social media on society?

9. 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?