zahid kinnare cyberspace social media and networking
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Zahid Kinnare
CyberspaceSocial Media and
Networking
Objective
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Look at the emerging trends of social networking and to provide few tips to help browse, surf, and
socialize safely online.
Objectives of the Presentation
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Define social networkingLearn at least three facts about online
socializingView examples of social networking sitesLearn safety tips for youthLearn safety tips for parents to share with
their childrenDiscover the resources available for safe
social networking
What isSocial Networking?
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Social networking provides people with a virtual environment with which they can share stories, pictures, videos, and participate in chat rooms with friends and acquaintances.
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Types of Social Networking Sites
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General sites geared toward teensSchools and collegesCultures (e.g., African American, Hispanic, European, Canadian)
BusinessMusic and videosSports (e.g., football and golf)
Examples of Social Networking Sites
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Facebook- generalMyspace.com – generalClassmates.com - school, college,
work, and the militaryTwitter-micro-bloggingYouTube-videosCraigslist-classifieds and personal
adsDelicious favourite book marking site
Facts and Figures (continued)
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65% of teens have at least 1 online profile. Of those 65%, 32% have received some type of
harassment online.15% have had private info forwarded without
their permission13% received threatening messages13% said someone spread a rumor about them
online6% had someone post an embarrassing picture
of them online without permission
Source: Pew Internet Research, 2010
Facts and Figures (continued)
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2 in 5 teens tell their parents nothing about what they do online.
1 in 4 teens who have restrictions online can find a way around them.
44% of parents do not limit what their children do online whatsoever.
Source: Cox Communications, 2009
50% of all teens have a computer in their bedroom.
Cyber Bullying
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Look for symptomsCommunicate
Digital Footprint
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Milk, Diapers, Website…
A 2010 survey from AVG, an online security company, found that 81% of kids under the age of 2 have some kind of “digital footprint” online,
usually in the form of e-mail accounts, social networking pages and photos posted on the Web.
Tips for Socializing Safely
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Build positive presence on the web
Islamic Values apply everywhere
This is and will be our legacyPut thought into itDo the right thing
Tips for Socializing Safely Online (continued)
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Post only information that you are comfortable with others seeing and knowing about you.
Remember, once your information is posted, you can’t take it back. Someone can forward this information and millions of people have access.
Do not post any inappropriate picture just for fun!!
Don’t flirt with strangers online.
Tips for Parents
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Internet knows about you more than you know about yourself
This is all the information that we have put on the web and it has become public info
Tips for Parents (continued)
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Place your computer in a room that’s open and accessible to all family members.
Consider installing software filters that prevent your child from entering personal information.
Consider installing monitoring software that prevents your child from entering personal information.
Many networking sites have valuable safety information.
Tips for Youth
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Remember, your profile is on a public space.People aren’t always who they say they are.Harassment, hate speech, and inappropriate
content should be reported. Tell your parents or an adult if this happens.
Don’t mislead people into thinking that you’re older or younger than you really are.
Don’t post anything that would embarrass you later.
Tips for Youth (continued)
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Always follow your family’s rules for using the Internet.
Don’t open up emails, files, or web pages that you get from people you don’t really know or trust.
Don’t ever do anything that could cost your family money unless your parents are there to help you do it.
Don’t ever give out your password.
Source: GetNetWise
Whom To Contact for Help
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Local Police 911
National Child Advocacy GroupsSuicide Prevention Hotline: 800-SUICIDERunaway Hotline: 800-231-6946National Council for Child Abuse and Family
Violence: 800-222-2000ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline:
800-4-A-ChildNational Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
Information: 800-729-6686The National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children (child sexual exploitation): 800-843-5678
Whom To Contact (continued)
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Federal Law Enforcement
Federal Bureau of Investigation (child-luring, an adult meets a child face-to-face): Call your state office.
US Customs Service (child pornography): 800-BE-ALERT
US Postal Inspection Service: usps.govBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms: 888-
ATF-TIPSDrug Enforcement Administration:
usdoj.gov/dea
Source: GetNetWise
Resources
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Contact a Volunteer from Social Welfare BoardYour family member if you are unsure who to contact in case of any issues or concerns with Social Networking!
Resources
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National Crime Prevention Councilwww.ncpc.org, www.Mcgruff.org
Federal Trade Commission www.OnGuardOnline.gov
Internet Keep Safe Coalitionwww.iKeepSafe.org
i-SAFEwww.i-safe.org
National Cyber Security Alliancewww.staysafeonline.org
Staysafe.org – educational site that provides education for consumers about the Internet
Web Wise Kidswww.wiredwithwisdom.org
Netsmartzwww.netsmartz.org
National Criminal Justice Reference Servicewww.ncjrs.gov
www.parentalguidance.org
THANK YOU !
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