Dangers of Social Media

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Dangers of Social Media
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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

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Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly
Disagree

• C. Most young people are savvy enough to know
  when theyre 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

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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 govt 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?

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Video Clips

• 5. According to this video clip, what are some
  dangers of social media?
• https//www.youtube.com/watch?vJI45BRkOiXc
• 6. Identify some pros (positives) cons
  (negatives) of social media
• https//www.youtube.com/watch?vIqP4XyqIq94

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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 gt
  fired)

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continued

• Did these go too far?
• Webcams - (Miss Teen spied on)
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v14onQ-4RnUc
• Australian DJs prank gt nurse suicide
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vPH5fXt3A1MM
• 11. What is the impact of social media on
  society?
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v3SuNx0UrnEo

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Discussion (you dont 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 predators target?
• What can you do to protect yourself from online
  predators?

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