Challenges, Consequences, and Coping
Think about the consequences of your behavior before you ____ on social media
Post
The internet is a great place to meet new people with similar:
Interests / experiences / identities
You should add/follow these people on social media
People you’ve met in-person
How do you engage with a friend’s post on social media?
Like, comment, and share
How often should you post on social media?
About 1-3 times per week
What should you do when you’re not sure how to respond to someone’s message?
Ask a trusted friend or family member
This type of privacy setting makes it easier to be discovered by new friends
Public account
How should you engage if your friend posts exciting news on social media?
Like the post and leave a comment with a supportive message
What is the recommended time frame for responding to a direct message?
Within 48 hours
Because our social media account is our “friendship resume,” we should always portray ourselves authentically and ________
Positively
What action(s) can you take if someone is harassing you online?
Delete them, Block them, and/or Report them
These apps are great for finding communities of people with similar interests:
Discord / Twitter / GroupMe / Facebook Groups / Instagram
What’s it called when you ignore or stop responding to your friends online without an explanation?
ghosting
This feature lets you know if someone has opened your message?
Read receipts
If we post something that makes us look like an undesirable friend, we should _____
Delete it
What is the term for someone who intentionally tries to upset others and elicit a negative reaction online?
Trolls
The best place to find romance online is on ________
Dating websites and apps
Active engagement includes what types of social media actions?
Commenting, Following, Posting
You should never post anything that harms our friends _______
Feelings, relationships, and reputation
We should avoid posting about these topics on social media
Controversial topics (religion, politics, etc.)
If you feel very upset by something you see online, you should
Take some time to cool off, walk away before responding
If meeting in-person, it’s important to be safe and choose a ______ location
Public
An easy way to keep in touch is to tell your Facebook friends ______ every year
Happy Birthday
About how many posts should we try to “like” per week?
At least 5-10
People will judge us based on what how we ____ online
Behave/Post