CO.6 Set Privacy Settings

Understand and set privacy settings on social media

In My Life

I can adjust privacy settings on social media so only friends can see my photos.

In My Work

I can adjust privacy settings so that my connections will see updates I make to my profile.

In My Education

I can check what my public social media profile looks like to others by using the "View As" tool.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can use privacy settings to create a safe environment for students to share ideas and collaborate within a social media tool.

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Internet Safety: Social Media Privacy Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn all about social media privacy so you can control what you share with others online.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://youtu.be/BcdZm3WAF4A
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/social-media-privacy-basics/1/
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Privacy on Facebook

DigitalLearn.org

Learn more about privacy settings for Facebook.

  • eModule
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook/lessons/privacy
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Intro to Facebook

DigitalLearn.org

Learn the basics of Facebook in this class, including signing up, finding friends, posting, and privacy.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • CO.4 Post on Social Media
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Internet Privacy Basics

DigitalLearn.org

We'll cover the basics of internet privacy in this lesson.

  • eModule
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/internet-privacy
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/internet-privacy/lessons/internet-privacy
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Internet Privacy

DigitalLearn.org

When we use the Internet, we are constantly sending and receiving information from various websites and individuals. We can take control of who is able to see that information, and how much information they can see. Internet privacy refers to the level of personal, private information we share. This course will help you understand more about privacy concerns.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/internet-privacy
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Manage Your Email Account

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Examine the steps involved in managing an email account and organizing email with folders. Identify how email communications lead to personal, professional, and college success.

  • eModule
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • EF.9 Send and Receive Email
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/32/computerskills/demonstrate-basic-email-functions/manageyouremailaccount
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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Examine Email Netiquette and Safety

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Identify basic rules of netiquette that apply to using email. Apply strategies for handling malicious email and spam. Identify how email communications lead to personal, professional, and college success.

  • eModule
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • EF.9 Send and Receive Email
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • CO.1 Communicate Effectively
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/33/computerskills/demonstrate-basic-email-functions/examineemailnetiquetteandsafety
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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YouTube: Parental Controls and Safety Mode

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn all about using YouTube parental controls and safety mode.

  • Lesson
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • OL.8 Access Online Entertainment
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/parental-controls-and-safety-mode/1/
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YouTube: Settings and Privacy

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about managing your general and privacy settings.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/
https://youtu.be/9tzY79vqPrk
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/settings-and-privacy/1/
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YouTube

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to watch, create, and upload videos to YouTube, as well as start a channel of your own.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • OL.8 Access Online Entertainment
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • OL.11 Access Help Features
  • OL.5 Understand Copyright
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/
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Twitter: Customizing Your Twitter Profile and Privacy Settings

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to customize your profile and privacy settings.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/twitter/
https://youtu.be/gBn9Jm49wSY
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/twitter/customizing-your-twitter-profile-and-privacy-settings/1/
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Twitter

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to create and maintain a Twitter account.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • CO.4 Post on Social Media
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8AE96C860FFD4395&si=7HK1U26IyCdKH2lr
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/twitter/
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