Zahid Kinnare Cyberspace Social Media and Networking.

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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