Social Media & Education - Meagan & David

With easy access across a range of technologies and the use of social media (Twitter, Facebook etc) problems are now arising (cyberbullying, and youth suicides) that now impact at the school level.

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Cyber bullying Ad

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What is social networking?

Social networking sites are websites with applications which allow users to create a personalised profile and connect with others including friends. 

Social networking profiles can include information about a user, such as their name and interests.  These profiles can be customised to reflect a user's personality and are a space in which people can express themselves.

You can include photos and videos on a social networking profile, and most users to select a profile picture. 

Depending on the privacy settings, this profile picture can be seen by anyone, including people you may not know.

http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/fun_sn.asp

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The Social Skinny is another blog dedicated to social media. Here you will find many global statistics for social media 

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If you are being bullied and need support, it is important that you read this factsheet and go to the Get Help section. If you know or see someone being bullied go to the Supportive Bystander FactSheet to find out how to help them. Cyberbullying is bullying that is done through the use of technology. For example, using the Internet, a mobile phone or a camera to hurt or embarrass someone is considered cyberbullying. It can be shared widely with a lot of people quickly, which is why it is so dangerous and hurtful.

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Kids Helpline

Information on the topic of cyberbullying

Kids Helpline offers support and guidance in relation to cyber bullying, click on the link to check it out! 

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References

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/09/the-connection-twitter-has-place-in-classroom/

http://instagram.com/#            

http://thesocialskinny.com/100-social-media-statistics-for-2012/

https://twitter.com/

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Kids/Have%20Fun/cybersmartaccess.aspx

http://www.dbcde.gov.au/easyguide

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/health/pages/lolteachsocialmedia.aspx

http://www.humanrights.gov.au/cyberbullying-what-it-and-how-get-help-violence-harassment-and-bullying-fact-sheet

https://www.facebook.com/

http://www.kidshelp.com.au/teens/get-info/hot-topics/cyber-bullying.php

http://www.myspace.com/

http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/fun_sn.asp

http://www.tumblr.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQBurXQOeQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaIE336vYJ8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQg2DJx0seo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqEnF_TqAqs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T7JWQLgTfw4

http://youtu.be/riZStaz8Rno

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Using Social Media in the Classroom

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Classroom BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology).

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Social Media is so portable and can be accessed anywhere at any time

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Social media today in 2013

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There are hundreds of various social networking sites out there today. I have added the links of some popular ones. Click on the links and try them out

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Image sharing social networking 

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Post anything (from anywhere!), customize everything, and find and follow what you love. Create your own Tumblr blog today.

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Myspace is the leading social entertainment destination powered by the passion of fans. Music, movies, celebs, TV, and games made social.

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world