How to Maintain a Good Social Media Character and

Be Safe Online

INGRID RILEY- Digital Strategist and Social Media Trainer

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Social Media - It’s way more than just Facebook, Twitter

Social Media is about People. Relationships. Conversations THE way we Live,Connect, share and do

business.IT’S WHERE PEOPLE MEETS TECHNOLOGY

2.5 Billion People Using the Internet Daily

200 million active users 400 million tweets/dayIt’s only year’s old

Anyone Under Age 24 - GENERATION DIGITAL

Stay connected with their friends. Meet new friends Social. Share Photos. Do Homework. Play Games.

Make andWatch Videos. Check in. Blog.

. Teenagers make up 52% of Jamaicans on Facebook.

. 364,020 teenagers of 690,600 Jamaicans.

. Girls like you count for 180,520

You are more than 50% of Jamaicans on Facebook

Top 3 ways to maintain a good social media character and also protect yourself.

When you are Setting up You Social Media

Profile1. Use privacy settings that limit access to who can view your online profile and information on your age, school you attend, who are your friends.....

2. Limit access to your friends list to people you actually know in real life, do not entertain strangers, Just as you wouldn’t being out and about.

3. Use your real name not some alias.

Be MindfulWhat Are you Sharing?

- Do not Post any confidential information about yourself, your friends or family. Telephone numbers,home addresses should stay private and only for real friends.

-Do not use FourSquare check ins or Facebook Places to show when you are at home or at places like ATMs.

- Think twice before posting untrue, R-rated, suggestive photos and videos; once they’re on the web, they’re out there forever. This can affect you or your friend getting a job or into a university. Be Smart.

Just How Social Are you?

. Use appropriate language and be courteous online.

. Don’t mindlessly pass along chain letters/stories/scams/photos/videos that “everyone” is looking at. This could happen to you. So ignore or delete.

.Don’t engage in bullying or gossiping of friends in school or at work. Because you are online alot more people see it, share it and this just isn’t smart.

.Do Not talk to anyone above your age and grade - advise your parent or older sibling if anyone approaches you inappropriately online, even if you know the person. Better to be Smart and Safe, than Sorry.

What Goes Online, Stays Online

BE SMART about FourSquare/Facebook Check ins

Photos and Videos of You & FriendsStatus Updates Shared

STAY FOCUSED ON THE GOOD STUFF

Stay connected with their friends.Meet new friends with shared interests. Share Fun Photos. Work together on

School Projects. Expand your ideas by creating videos, blogs and

podcasts. Raise money for charity. Volunteer for local charitable

events.

FOCUS

BE YOU! ALSO BE SMART and SAFE

Thank you!

INGRID RILEY, Digital Strategist and Social Media Trainer

And Yes I’m on Facebook, Twitter, Linked in, Google+, AboutMe, Rebelmouse, Youtube, Have a

blog, on Email and What’s App.

ingrid@getconnectid.com| @ingridriley