Kimbery Leiske, GWA Elementary School Counselor
With the increase of digital devices and social media options, students may often interact with their friends and peers through the use of photographs on Instagram or Snapchat. They can find creative ways to use apps or social media sites. However, before we know it, a "digital drama" can be created and become larger than was intended. Embarrassing or awkward photos that are sent without a friend’s permission could be a violation of trust and destroy friendships. Being on top of the digital drama is the only way forward. Pay attention to photographs that your child may be sharing with his/her friends through social media sites. It is also important to ensure your child knows how to ask permission before uploading someone’s picture. If someone uploads an unflattering photo of your child without their permission, encourage them to kindly ask the person who posted the photo to take it down. Working out digital dramas face to face is always best. To keep up to date with information and resources, like us on our Digital Citizenship Facebook Page.
Kimbery Leiske, GWA Elementary School Counselor
1 Comment
Barbara Husken
20/9/2014 01:25:30 am
I would also like to suggest to have a look (with or without) your kids to the amount his/her followers on Instagram. My son (14 YRS) had 880 followers on Instagram (!) I don't think that these were all friends.... I made him delete more that half of his followers... What do others parents think about this?
Reply
Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
Leave a Reply. |
RECOMMENDED LINKSAnd lots more here!
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Facebook PAGE UpdatesArchives
January 2016
Categories |