SOCIAL MEDIA
- Social media has become a big part of our everyday life
- It can be either beneficial or harmful, depending on how you use it
- Social media creates opportunities to:
- Keep in touch with friends and family
- Network and find different career opportunities
- Connect with people around the world who has the same interests
- Share your own thoughts and feelings about life
REMEMBER THESE WHEN USING SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Everything that you post will stay on the internet forever even though you might delete it by yourself
- Always think twice before posting a picture or an opinion on some matter because it might end up somewhere else than where you initially posted it
- Take time to go thru and read the terms of agreement so that you know what you are signing up for
- Respect other people's privacy and don't post any pictures without their consent
- Use privacy settings and only accept contacts that you know
- It is against the law to hack, steal or illegally download other people's pictures or property online
- One of the most important rules on social media is to take responsibility on your own actions and words
- Online bullying is a real issue that can harm other people and even lead to a police investigation
Watch this video by watchwellcast and take notes on how to use social media/the internet safely!
