Social Networking Websites

How can I make it safer?

Important discussions to have…

  • Set the expectation that student's online activities will be monitored while at school, as the Internet is a public place.
  • Discuss with students the qualities of healthy and unhealthy friendships.
  • Teach students about adding friends only if they have already met them in person (i.e. exchanged email addresses with friends either over the phone or in person).
  • If students come across something or someone that makes them feel uncomfortable, explain to them that they can tell you without fear of losing computer privileges.