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1. Do you currently use a social networking tool(s)? If so, what do you use? Why? Yes, i use facebook. It allows me to look at pictures people have added of me, see what events are goin on, talk to my friends, and update my status and let everyone know what im doing. 2. Describe what you like and dislike about the experiences you have had with social networking tools. So far I haven't run into any problems with it, I use it everyday and have it on my phone so I always know whats going down. 3.Can you think of any safety or moral issues that may arise from social networking? Explain your answers using examples if possible. Yes, people can make fake profiles and follow you from the information you have posted or your friends have posted of you. 4. Let's analyze social networking. Using a Web 2.0 tool, research the effects of social networking on the following aspects of our lives: a) Physical Health- getting addicted to it, always on it, can cause you yo be less active, and could also keep you up late at night. b) Mental Health- always relying on it. c) Impact on professional life?- getting addicted to it, never have time for anything else. 5) If social networking cost money, would you continue to use it? Why or Why not? At what cost? No, It's not somthing very important In my life. I do use it everyday, but i could live without it because i have my cell phone to keep me updated with what is going on by having people txt me and tell me or just plain talking to my friends/family.


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1.) As a result of your research, what steps would you take to protect yourself against identity theft? ​ ​ *Lock up all id in a safe except for the one's you really need everyday.
 * Be careful about giving to much information. If its not relevent to the situation ask why they need that information from you.
 * When using debit or credit cards, always be secretive and dont allow people to see or know your pin.
 * Dont leave personal information laying around your house.
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No, even though he got mike, he still probably feels hurt about what happened.
 * 1) Was Ian justified in teaching Mike a lesson?

2.) How do you think Mike felt when he found out his "relationship" was only a cruel trick? He was probably very mad, but then after probably laughed about it and tried to get him back. He also would have realized how easy it is for anyone to get to know you.

3.)What problems might result due to Ian's actions? Could have been in alot of trouble with mike's parents, possibbably the the school, aswell as his own family, and the police.

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 * 1) What advice could you give Ian about self-control and respect? Just to let it go, be the bigger person.
 * 1) What advice could you give mike? Not to bug his friends so much, and to be more careful about giving information and talking to people you dont know.
 * 1) Consider if Ian had told some other friends what he was doing. What could these bystanders have done? These bystanders could have told mike or even teachers and his family where he could have got into trouble.

What are some pluses and minuses of social networking? You are able to connect and share information with other people. Some minuses are that you could become a victom of identity theft, have somebody follow you and track you down, get into trouble with pictures you have posted.

What can bystanders do when they are aware of unacceptable online behaviour? They can talk to their parents, teachers or even contact the police.

What are some tips you can give teens about handling online bullying? ​ Talk to your parents about what is goin on. > She would have felt embarrassed and would have been very upset and hurt. > > >
 * 1) What emotions do you think Nicole felt when she saw the photos and read all the comments online?
 * 1) How do you think she felt when she read that some girls wanted to beat her up? Scared and felt that she had nobody.
 * 1) How do you think this situation affected the learning environment of the school? Would have been distracted by all the things the kids were talking about.
 * 2) What advice would you give Nicole? Shake it off, it will pass after time.
 * 1) What advice would you give the girls who created the group? Try not to get caught next time.
 * 1) What could you do if you witnessed a similar situation online that made you worried? Stay away from it, dont get involved.