Types of social media
answers vary
A photo of your parent when they just got out of the shower
NOOOO
donovanb@westboroughk12.org
real
What does it mean to catfish someone?
How can you reach George now that he's gone?
Text
Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram
A picture of your driver's license or someone else's
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Email from: sfrechette@westboroughk12.org
"Hi student, we are going on a fieldtrip but you need to venmo me before we go. my venmo is @sfrehc
FAKE
You are talking to George on instagram, but the profile picture kind of looks like him and has his smile, but doesn't look 100% like him and is and looks like a younger kid.
What is going on here?
It's an old profile picture!
Bonus: how can you verify that?
What does having friendships, talking to friends, seeing friends online or in person, do for your mental health?
It makes you happier
- unsafe challenges
- able to talk to random strangers without knowing who they are
- with live videos, seeing something unsafe, upsetting or illegal
- advertisements for unsafe products
maybe - why?
Find the fake
callaghanb@westboroughk12.org or calaghanb@westborough.org
calaghanb@westborough.org
is fakeroni
You are a 16 year old, and are online talking to a 45 year old guy about your favorite TV show. You facetime him and see he is a 45 year old man. He asks you to meet in person. What do you do?
Say no or do not respond
Tell an adult right away
Do not give them your personal info
Naked pictures. STAY AWAY FROM THEM, close it out and tell someone as soon as you see it.
What type of social media does Mr. Donovan have?
None, because he has a boundary that he will not go on social media or show pictures of his family on social media.
He also my not trust the government...
"Math was bad today. I tried hard, but I wish Mrs. Puff had helped me more"
no way
A text from 6598:
Hi Little Cletus Free icecream for high school students! Text back with your address and our icecream truck will swing by!"
Fake
What is a sign that someone is trying to exploit you online?
They threaten to show your naked picture to lots of people unless you pay them money.
How does what you see online change your mental health?
Hint: Think about things that make you uncomfortable or feel bad: the news, videos, messages from classmates, other kids' profiles, etc.
Seeing negative, upsetting things can make you more upset, anxious, angry, sad, afraid, inattentive, hyperactive, sleepy, anyway your body feels bad
name two ways kids your age communicate that is NOT social media
text, facetime
A photo of your first paycheck at your first job!!
Never, no, not at all
Dear Adam, Ms. Frechette, and Ms. Peixoto,
This is Keith Morison! You have been selected for a Dateline superfan experience! Come to 345 Chestnut Street at 4:00 for our meet and greet!
wrong
so bad
dangerous
do not do
What do you do if someone messages you and says they show your naked picture to lots of people unless you pay them money.
Do not panic
Tell an adult right away
What is one thing you can do to protect your mental health online?
Hint: George told us
Unfollow accounts that are upsetting to you