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Me And My 500 "Friends": Staying Safe On Social Networks

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Provides students with an essential safety primer on using social networks such as Facebook. Interviews with experts and real-life young people, addressing that social networks can be an useful tool for communication and connection, but also pose significant risks. Experts discuss how harmful rumors can be spread quickly as well as the danger of cyberbullying, or harassment that occurs through the internet, cell phones, and other technology. Covers the risks of sexting, or posting sexually explicit images or materials online, Shows how phishers and identity thieves can glean private information from what you post on social profiles, and finally, emphasizes the risk of encountering sexual predators. Also, gives students important, easy-to-follow rules for keeping information-and oneself-safe while using social networks.

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    Denise P. (Great Falls, MT)
    November 13th, 2019 at 02:52 PM

    Powerful materials on the dangers of social networking. Use with older students only. Preview before use to know if the information is too sensitive for some of your viewers.

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    Siu Ying T. (Suffield, CT)
    December 6th, 2018 at 03:28 PM

    I used this video in the sexual harassment unit. The stories made students aware of their use of social media related to sexual harassment such as spreading rumors and posting sexual pictures, etc. Great video.

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    Kelly H. (Raleigh, NC)
    October 7th, 2015 at 09:50 AM

    Students were very interested in the topic. Good video