Apps to know about:
Anonymous Apps:
YikYak- allows people to post anything anonymously. Readers do not need accounts since it is location based.
Whisper- lets people anonymously share their thoughts with the rest of the Whisper social network
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After School- similar to YikYak but uses Facebook information instead of location.
UPDATE Ask.fm- online social network that enables people to send questions to each other and answer them, when they want to.
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Kik- Messaging App with no verification of
identities. "Kik buddy" often means "sext buddy"
identities. "Kik buddy" often means "sext buddy"
Photos:
Apps that are meant for connecting people:
Tinder- The app matches you to other Tinder users in the area around you – whether you’re at home, at work, in a bar, or on a trip. Photos are automatically pulled from Facebook. More
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Hinge- Matching app tied to Facebook account.
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Apps used to hide other apps
What else should I know?
CNN just published a very helpful list of acronyms teens use to communicate. You don't need to memorize them, but you definitely be aware of their existence!
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So, what can I do?
1. Be Aware
2. Technology Contract
3. Know the Privacy Settings
4. Set your phone restrictions
5. Communicate!
6. Know your child's passwords (ALL)
7. "Follow" your children (and their friends)
8. Model behavior
9. Make clear, concise and consistent consequences.
10. Install child safe browsers
Sample Contracts-
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Resources
Keeping kids safe online-
Setting Restrictions
Iphone
Android
Iphone
- http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
- http://www.imore.com/iphone-101-set-parental-controls-iphone
Android
Safe Browsers