Robert Frost Middle School PTA Meeting November 12, 2015 Presented by Karin M. Wade (7 th Grade Administrator) Parent Survey.

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Robert Frost Middle School

PTA Meeting November 12, 2015Presented by Karin M. Wade (7th Grade Administrator)Parent Survey1Tips for Parents on Monitoring Social Media

2What are we going to learn today?Part 1 WHATWhat kids are doing onlineWhat to look for

Part 2 HOWPractical filtersMonitoring applicationsSuggestions for parents on how to monitor social media, internet, etc.

Q & A3 Current StatisticsTeens spend about 5 hours a day online15% have met up in person somebody they met online17% have hacked into a friends social media account or email25% of teens have cheated on a test using a mobile phoneOnly 50% of kids have parental controls on their computers70% of teens hide their online behavior from parents4Part 1What are kids doing online?

5Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015

Middle and upper income teens lean toward Instagram and Snapchat

Girls dominate social media; boys are more likely to play video games

Aided by the convenience and constant access provided by mobile devices, especially smartphones,92% of teens report going online daily including 24% who say they go online almost constantly,

Amanda Lenhart, 2015 Pew Research center

Social Networking

3 Rules for Social Networking

Know the platformFollow your childKnow their password9Social Networking

Instagram

Turn off public sharingTurn off GPS taggingTalk about what they are postingFollow their Instagram feed

10Social Networking

Users can write a caption on a disgusting or insulting photo and tag it with a targets username.

Users can post cruel remarks under a photo that someone else posts

Users can use the Add People feature and tag an image with the targets nameInstagram-Most common inappropriate uses

11Social Networking

Users can add a mean hashtag under a photo your child posts.

Users can create a fake account in your childs name

Users can post screenshots of private text messages

Users can take and post embarrassing screenshots while using FaceTimeInstagram-Most common inappropriate uses

12Social Networking

Even if the privacy settings are set to private, do you know who is following your child(ren)?

Do your kids even know them?

The number of followers kids have is often quite high, and they typically are friends of friends and can be strangers.

13Social Networking

Social Media Clean up!Talk to your childGoogle their nameReview all their profilesHelp them remove unused profilesDont forget the blogs

14SnapchatUsers can send photos and videos to their friends. These messages promptly disappear after one viewing, which, in the minds of teenage viewers, allows for greater securityWhat is Snapchat?

Most teenagers do not use Snapchat as a tool for sexting. Users view Snapchat as an easy means of carrying on private conversations with their friends.

Inside jokes, silly photos, and goofy videos are prominent on Snapchat as such content may prove less relatable for larger audiences on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

SnapchatSnapchat also reduces the pressure for feedback in terms of "likes" and comments. When sending pictures and videos, teens need not worry about whether their "like count" will indicate their level of popularity.

SnapchatCyber Bullying

18Cyber BullyingAsk the tough uncomfortable questions! Ask What if questions.

Keep the laptop and cell phone out of the bedroom for as long as possible.

Look for the signs of bullying. Depression, excessive sleeping, complains of headaches / stomach aches.

Remove apps that are commonly used for bullying.

Look at your kids texts. Monitor their apps.

19Part 2How do I keep my kids safe from the ever changing world of technology!?!

20Passwords

21The most common problemLocation.Location.Location

22Cell phones at night

23Cell phones at nightZip Mini

24Keep your kids safeonline

25Google and YouTubeGoogles Safe Search

26Google and YouTubeYouTubes Safety Mode

27Set up iOS restrictions

28Text Message Monitoring

29Cell Phone location

No more endless texts and calls wondering, did Jenny make it home? Has Dad left the office? When will Mom arrive to pick me up? With Life360, just open the app and instantly see everyone in your private Circle on the map. You can also message the whole group at once or 1:1.

Avoid annoying where are you? calls and just send a quick check-in to let Mom know youve made it to soccer practice and youre doing great. Or you can make it really easy, and automate the whole thing by adding Places to alert you when Circle members come and go from your favorite spots..30Final TipsEducate yourselves on social media whenever possibleKnow the log-ins of all your children's accounts Remove technology at bedtimeTalk about consequences of social mediaConsider some monitoring software31Parent ResourcesFive apps to keep your kids safe

8 free apps to monitor your kids smartphones activities on android

10 iPhone apps you can use to monitor your kids' smartphone use

10 potentially dangerous apps to look out for

How to search app download history for Apple IOS devices

How to search app download history for Android's Google Play

Secret/hidden apps for Iphone

Sample phone contract for teens

Questions?

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