Quote: "...teens, while socially active online, are not aware of the potential negative repercussions of sharing too much intimate detail of any kind, about themselves." - Laura Owens
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Students should learn how to use online social networking in a responsible manner. They need to understand the different ways that information shared online could be used maliciously. For example, thieves use social networks to find out when families will away on vacation or out for an evening so that they can burglarize the home. Identity theft is becoming more rampant; social networks are a potential source for stealing pictures and personal information. We must also warn teens and small children about unsavory individuals who might scour social networks to find a victim. Students should not be made to feel frightened of online social networking, in fact, research shows that the benefits outweigh any drawbacks. It would be a service to students if teachers would find ways to integrate social networking into the curriculum.
Owens, L. (2009, April 23). Internet & Anti-Social Behavior Theory Unfounded: Facebook, MySpace, Online: Research Refutes Cyber Socializing Fears | Suite101.com. Psychology Suite 101. Retrieved October 21, 2011, from http://laura-owens.suite101.com/internet--anti-social-behavior-theory-unfounded-a111897
Additional Resource
Here is a good source provided by an agency of the federal government regarding online safety tips:
Federal Trade Commission: Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.shtm
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