Social Media Etiquette--For Teens...Social Media Etiquette--For Teens Dr. Ronda Henderson Associate Professor MTSU--Business Communication & Entrepreneurship MLK Leadership Academy

Social Media Etiquette--For TeensDr. Ronda Henderson

Associate Professor MTSU--Business Communication & Entrepreneurship

MLK Leadership Academy

October 28, 2013

Popular Social Media Teen Sites

• Instagram • Ask.Fm • Facebook • Kik • Twitter • Vine • Skype • YouTube

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What Do You Do on Social Media?

Thought about Your Online Reputation?

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What Does This Selfie Convey?



What Does This Pic Convey?



What Do These Words Convey?

Why It Matters...• 27% of college admissions officers surveyed said

they Google prospective students.

• 26% said they look up applicants on Facebook.

• 35% said that when checking up on a student's online presence, they found something that negatively impacted an applicant's chances of acceptance.

*2012 Kaplan Survey

Why It Matters...• 43% of hiring managers who researched candidates via social

media said they found information that caused them not to hire a candidate

• Candidate posted provocative/inappropriate photos/info - 50% • There was info about candidate drinking or using drugs - 48% • Candidate bad mouthed previous employer - 33% • Candidate had poor communication skills - 30% • Candidate made discriminatory comments related to race,

gender, religion, etc. - 28% • Candidate lied about qualifications - 24% *2013 CareerBuilder Survey

Do's• Think before you post

• Understand that NOTHING posted to the Internet is truly private

• Avoid posting racy photos and/or posts

• "Google" yourself often and/or set google alerts

• Set privacy settings

• Tell your friends not to "tag" photos/posts without your permission

• Respect yourself and others when posting

Don't • Post anything online that you wouldn't say in person

• Assume that having an alias (multiple profiles) is enough

• Engage in cyberbullying

• Be bullied into sexting

• Air your "digital dirty laundry"

• Forward your friend's "digital dirty laundry"

Thank You!

Questions?

Social Media Etiquette--For Teens...Social Media Etiquette--For Teens Dr. Ronda Henderson Associate Professor MTSU--Business Communication & Entrepreneurship MLK Leadership Academy

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