1. Social Networking and Social Media
Do’s and Don’ts of Online Socializing
Presented By:
Ms. Myeisha D. Hutchinson
Healthcare Professional,
Community Organizer, & Community Engagement Specialist
2. Social Networking Definition
Social Networking is defined as the use of
dedicated websites and applications to interact
with other users, or to find people with similar
interests to oneself.
4. Social Networking from Myeisha
Being social and finding friends and associates is a natural part of
life that you should enjoy, but be aware that often your first
impression often leaves a lasting impression!! So be you
authentic self. This is now more important than ever because of
the endless connections we can make via the internet because
they are forever discoverable!!
5. Social Media
Greatest Tip!! This is a DON’T!!
Federal Trade Commission:
Don’t post information about yourself online that
you don’t want the whole world to know!!!
6. Social Media
Webwise.com
4 Characteristics of Digital Media
• It’s searchable – anyone, anytime, anywhere can find it.
• It’s forever – anyone (even Gran, the school principal,
your future boss) can find it today, tomorrow, 30 years
from now.
• It’s copyable – once they find it they can copy it, share
it and change it.
• It has a global invisible audience – even if your page is
private, you can’t tell which friend shares your pages.
You have no control over what friends will do with it.
7. Social Media
Webwise.com
Do’s and Don’ts
• Don’t share your password with anyone.
• Only accept friend requests from people you know.
• Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your parents,
teachers or employer to see.
• Be authentic. The real you is better than anything you
might pretend to be.
• Learn about privacy settings, and review them often.
**Read More at:http://www.webwise.ie/parents/social-
networking-advice-for-teenagers-2/
8. Social Media
What You Can Do RIGHT NOW!
Clean up your profile. Take anything embarrassing, too personal
or any photos that show you doing something illegal (drinking,
drugs) off of your page. Those photos of you dancing with a beer
bottle in your hand, are not going to look good when you are
applying for college!!
9. Social Media
What You Can Do RIGHT NOW!
Remove provocative pictures immediately! Change your profile
name if it is something sexual/provocative. Online predators are
real!! Adults who talk to you about sex online are committing a
crime. So are adults who meet underage teens for sex. Some
teens may think it's fun but it is serious trouble and best to
report it to the police.
10. Social Media
What You Can Do RIGHT NOW!
Learn about the privacy settings and put them into use. The
ultimate privacy setting is YOU! Limit the amount of information
you put on line.
