Be smart, be safe and think before you post, comment, like, share or text!

FCCLA helps members develop knowledge and encourages members to be smart about what they post about themselves.

So what’s safe and what’s a good idea for social media posts? Did you know that employers check social media on possible hires? Did you know that colleges check social media for applicants?
Want a good reputation when you leave high school??… think about what you post and share.  MN FCCLA asked  807 members in April….

 

 

” What methods of communication do you do regularly?”

Combined Grades 6th- 12th (157Male and 650 Female Surveys- Total 807 Surveys)           

                                                                                                                   Males        Females  Combined

Twitter	38%	49%	47%
Facebook	68%	57%	59%
Texting	78%	84%	83%
Phone Calls	68%	69%	69%
Writing a letter	16%	19%	18%

According to some research teens are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites than they have in the past, but they are also taking a variety of technical and non-technical steps to manage the privacy of that information.

• 91% post a photo of themselves, up from 79% in 2006.
• 71% post their school name, up from 49%.
• 71% post the city or town where they live, up from 61%.
• 92% post their real name to the profile they use most often.
• 84% post their interests, such as movies, music, or books they like.
• 82% post their birth date.
• 62% post their relationship status.
• 24% post videos of themselves.

So be smart, be safe and think before you post, comment, like  or text!

For more information:

http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/05/21/teens-social-media-and-