Social media is a great way to keep in touch with people that you do not see regularly. Or to get to know people in a way that you don't usually see (i.e. seeing into the personal lives of coworkers). But it can be scary if you are not careful about what you post, who you "friend" or allow access to your profile, or how you set your privacy settings.
There are many social networking apps that I had not previously known about (Yik Yak, Wickr, Chatroulette, Omegle, and Whisper). None of which I would want my kids to use. It is really important as a parent and teacher to stay on top of what social networking sites and apps my students are using so I can help them be aware of the potential dangers. Along with warning of the dangers, I think it is also important to showcase positives where there are positives. If I don't my students will likely ignore my guidance thinking I'm just another adult trying to tell them the "evils" of everything fun.
There are many social networking apps that I had not previously known about (Yik Yak, Wickr, Chatroulette, Omegle, and Whisper). None of which I would want my kids to use. It is really important as a parent and teacher to stay on top of what social networking sites and apps my students are using so I can help them be aware of the potential dangers. Along with warning of the dangers, I think it is also important to showcase positives where there are positives. If I don't my students will likely ignore my guidance thinking I'm just another adult trying to tell them the "evils" of everything fun.