Hemlock Creek Technology NightFebruary 10, 2011

Presenter: Jennifer Swansonjswanson@wdpsd.com

• 45% of Employers now screen social media profiles (Source)– 35% have found something that dismissed the

candidate (Source)– 18% have found something positive that caused

them to hire a candidate (Source)

• 25% of Colleges screen applicants on social media sites (Source)

Facebook Facts – • More than 500 million active users• 50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any given day• Average user has 130 friends• People spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook• About 70% of Facebook users are outside the United States • There are more than 200 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices. • People that use Facebook on their mobile devices are twice as active on Facebook than non-mobile users.

Click on Account to change Privacy

Settings

Friends ONLY privacy fixes photo

settings BUT you can change them

yourself too!

Suggested Settings

Do Not Allow

Uncheck All Boxes

BlockingUsers

AccountSettings

Facebook Help has many great resources for parents!

Protecting Tweets only

allows friends to see them

Records and Documents

where you are Tweeting From

Twitter Lingo EXPLAINED

CheckInformation

Shared

PrivacySettings -

Change to “My Friends Only

Additional Privacy Settings

The privacy settings on social networking sites change OFTEN! Please remember to go in and check the settings monthly to make sure your

information is protected.

• Become familiar with online social networks• Talk to your children about the importance of

being safe and smart while communicating online– Choose your pictures wisely– Don't talk to strangers and use privacy settings– Keep your personal information personal– Don't be a cyberbully– Encourage a healthy balance

• Help them create positive Digital Footprints

• 8 Rules for Parents article• Common Sense Media• Internet Safety websites