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Full Replay - Navigating TikTok (For Students, Parents, & Educators)
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
TikTok, a social media app dedicated to short-form videos, allows users to watch and create videos that are 15 to 60 seconds long. It is wildly popular among U.S. teens and young adults who enjoy watching and creating their own videos. The built-in video creation tools make it easy for users to add filters, songs, effects, and sound bites without any additional apps.
Students go to TikTok for comic relief, to escape from stress, learn “life hacks,” connect with influencers/celebrities, learn trending tips and tricks, practice video-editing skills, stay current with world happenings, and even try lip syncing to popular songs. Students may run into inappropriate content while using the app, so it is important to have an open dialogue with your student so they know what to do if they get into an uncomfortable situation.
Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)
Top Concerns about TikTok
- TikTok is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance and there have been concerns about how secure personal information is on the app
- TikTok may recommend “harmful” content to young users, although TikTok does make an effort to redirect searches for subjects such as self-harm or eating disorders to suicide and crisis phone number (Source: Good Morning America)
- The app boasts an “endless stream” of content for users to watch, which can promote addictive behavior in students
- Social media challenges encourage students to create their own videos and sometimes include students being influenced by peer pressure to perform dangerous act(s) that can get them into legal trouble
Why do students want to be on TikTok?
- It's a great way for students to express themselves creatively
- TikTok connects friends and inspires creative things to try at home
- TikTok moderators work to remove inappropriate videos in the app
Screen Time Addiction Tips for TikTok
- TikTok is made to be addictive, so it is important to be intentional about how students are spending time on the app
- Review screen time reports to know how much time you generally spend on your TikTok account
- Parents and students should dialogue about a student’s responsibilities and where TikTok fits in, then decide together how much time is ok to spend on the app
- Take advantage of Android's Digital Wellbeing and Apple's Screen Time settings or implement another screen time app to take control of screen time
Additional Information About TikTok
- Users must set up an account to view content in the app; however, they can view content on a desktop without an account. Their friends may text them links to videos they can watch through the web browser on their phone
- Like many social platforms, users can like, comment, save, and share posts
- Students will talk about their favorite videos or popular videos with their friends at school and may view them on their friends’ phones, even if they aren't allowed to use the device during school hours
- Students can create a second account using a different phone number or email address than their original account
- The app offers Direct Messages. This feature is automatically disabled for users under the age of 16
What is TikTok rated?
Apple App iOS app Store Rating: 12+
Google Play Store Rating: T (Teen)
App Developer website: TikTok (based in China, owned by ByteDance)
Common TikTok phrases/terms parents should know
- FYP (#fyp): For Your Page—creators use this hashtag to increase views and brand visibility with the hopes of making it into other users’ FYP
- IB: Inspired By—Usually used with an @ to tag the original creator
- DC: Dance Credit—The user is giving credit to the original creator of the dance
- POV: Point of View—A creator may tell the viewers how to watch the video
- OOMF: One Of My Followers
- Heather: Is usually meant to describe someone as gorgeous or desirable
- Green screen: A backdrop that allows TikTok effects, photos, or images to appear
- Accountant: Slang code word for being a sex worker or OnlyFans creator
- P(star emoji): Porn Star
- Simp: Insult to someone who goes out of their way to do things for someone they like and hope to start dating but ends up in the "friend" zone
2023 Community of Standards update
- TikTok does say they remove content that they believe violates their Community Guidelines, but inappropriate videos still get posted on other platforms and are often seen thousands of times before they are removed
- Drugs, controlled substances, alcohol, and tobacco are technically not allowed, but are very prevalent
- Accounts for users under 16 cannot use direct messaging, host livestreams, and their content cannot appear in other users’ For You feed (but students often misrepresent their age when signing up)
- Grooming behaviors are when an adult tries to build a relationship with a student to gain their trust. TikTok says they look for these types of interactions between adult accounts and minor accounts, BUT most predators work under minor aliases as part of their grooming tactic
Why should parents & educators care?
- It’s easy for students to come across mature content or triggering content that could promote negative self esteem, self-harm, or eating disorders; such content can also cause a cyberbullying problem that can move offline
- Accounts for students aged 13-15 are automatically set to private, and duet and stitch are disabled for users under age 16
- Users cannot change their age on TikTok without talking to customer support; however, they can enter their age incorrectly when they initially set up their account
- Students can find ways to prevent content from getting flagged and to bypass TikTok’s content filters by using creative hashtags and purposely misspelling words
Examples of TikTok dangers from the news
TikTok has more than a billion users. That includes about 150 million Americans. Under China’s authoritarian state, the government has sweeping control over tech companies and their data. U.S. officials are worried that China will use TikTok to promote its interests and gather Americans’ personal information. - The New York Times
The (TikTok) algorithm recognizes vulnerability and, instead of seeing it as something it should be careful around, it sees it as a potential point of addiction – of helping to maximize time on the platform for that child by serving them up content that might trigger some of the pre-existing concerns. - The Guardian
Ava Majury downloaded TikTok when she was 13…Ava noticed that one fan was trying to get her attention in comments on TikTok. He messaged her in Snapchat and on Instagram, and turned up in online games she played with her brothers… The fan was an 18 year old man who arrived with a shotgun at Ava’s family home. - The New York Times
Settings and Privacy Recommendations for TikTok
How to set your TikTok account to private
- Select “Profile” then press the three lines in the top right corner
- Click on "Settings and privacy" in your settings
- Select “Privacy” and slide “Private account” over until it turns blue
How to set your liked videos to private
- Click on "Privacy" in your settings
- Tap “ Liked videos”
- Select “Only you”
How to turn off Stitch and Duet
Stitch and Duet are functions that allow user content to be reposted and shared by other users and can potentially be a source of cyberbullying. It is disabled for users under 16. Older users may still want to disable this setting.
- Click on "Privacy" in your settings
- Find “Duet” and “Stitch”
- Select “Only me” on each of them
How to Limit Who Can Send Messages and Comment on TikTok Videos
- Click on "Privacy" in your settings and then select “Comments”
- Click the slider next to “Filter all comments” so that it turns blue
- Click on “Comments” and select “Followers that you follow back.” This will ensure students do not receive direct messages from strangers
Family Pairing
- Family Pairing through TikTok allows families to work together to set screen time limits and monitor what the teen can see
- Family Pairing does require the adult to have an account on their own device, but even if you don’t use it every day, we always recommend parents being on the same apps as their kids
From the parent’s TikTok account, Family Pairing can be used to help the student with:
- Screen Time Management
- Restricted Mode, which limits inappropriate content
- Limits what content can be seen
- When Restricted Mode is on the user cannot log out to then log into another account
- Search
Go to Settings and privacy:
1: Scroll down and tap "Family Pairing”
2: Select the "Teen" option
3: Open TikTok on the parent’s phone and go to the Family Pairing screen in "Settings & Privacy"
4: Select "Parent"
5: Use your teen’s device to scan the QR code on the parent’s device or send an invite link to a phone number, email, or social media platform
Family Pairing Recommendations
- Privacy and safety
- Private account:Keep your account private until you are ready
- Who can send direct messages to your teen: Our recommendation is “Friends” or “No one”
- Who can view your teen’s liked videos: Our recommendation is “Only your teen”
- Who can comment on your teen’s videos: Our recommendation is “Friends” or “No one”
Crash course in navigating TikTok for adults
Home screen
- When in the “Home” section, videos will autoplay and repeat (until you scroll to the next video)
- Tap the center of the screen to pause a video
- Swipe up/down to change videos
- Swipe left to view the profile for the video you are watching
- Double tap the center of the screen or tap the heart to like a video
Friends Tab
- “Friends” personalized feed dedicated to your friends’ videos
- It contains TikTok videos from other users on TikTok who both follow you, and you follow back
Check and set up security alerts
1: Click on “Security” & Select “Security alerts”
2: Select “Manage devices”
3: Select 2-step verification
Branding your TikTok profile
1: Start by branding your profile to put your best foot forward. Click on “profile” then “Edit Profile” to get started
2: Profile Photo: Use a clear smiling photo of yourself (the same photo across all of your accounts)
3: Name: Use the name you will use on your college admissions (or what you go by most often)
4: Username: Use something very similar to the name people will Google when they learn about you
5: Bio: Write 1-2 lines about yourself and possibly what school you attend (when you are ready for colleges to find you)
6: Connect your Instagram and YouTube: Optional adding links to your social profiles
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
TikTok, a social media app dedicated to short-form videos, allows users to watch and create videos that are 15 to 60 seconds long. It is wildly popular among U.S. teens and young adults who enjoy watching and creating their own videos. The built-in video creation tools make it easy for users to add filters, songs, effects, and sound bites without any additional apps.
Students go to TikTok for comic relief, to escape from stress, learn “life hacks,” connect with influencers/celebrities, learn trending tips and tricks, practice video-editing skills, stay current with world happenings, and even try lip syncing to popular songs. Students may run into inappropriate content while using the app, so it is important to have an open dialogue with your student so they know what to do if they get into an uncomfortable situation.
Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)
Top Concerns about TikTok
- TikTok is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance and there have been concerns about how secure personal information is on the app
- TikTok may recommend “harmful” content to young users, although TikTok does make an effort to redirect searches for subjects such as self-harm or eating disorders to suicide and crisis phone number (Source: Good Morning America)
- The app boasts an “endless stream” of content for users to watch, which can promote addictive behavior in students
- Social media challenges encourage students to create their own videos and sometimes include students being influenced by peer pressure to perform dangerous act(s) that can get them into legal trouble
Why do students want to be on TikTok?
- It's a great way for students to express themselves creatively
- TikTok connects friends and inspires creative things to try at home
- TikTok moderators work to remove inappropriate videos in the app
Screen Time Addiction Tips for TikTok
- TikTok is made to be addictive, so it is important to be intentional about how students are spending time on the app
- Review screen time reports to know how much time you generally spend on your TikTok account
- Parents and students should dialogue about a student’s responsibilities and where TikTok fits in, then decide together how much time is ok to spend on the app
- Take advantage of Android's Digital Wellbeing and Apple's Screen Time settings or implement another screen time app to take control of screen time
Additional Information About TikTok
- Users must set up an account to view content in the app; however, they can view content on a desktop without an account. Their friends may text them links to videos they can watch through the web browser on their phone
- Like many social platforms, users can like, comment, save, and share posts
- Students will talk about their favorite videos or popular videos with their friends at school and may view them on their friends’ phones, even if they aren't allowed to use the device during school hours
- Students can create a second account using a different phone number or email address than their original account
- The app offers Direct Messages. This feature is automatically disabled for users under the age of 16
What is TikTok rated?
Apple App iOS app Store Rating: 12+
Google Play Store Rating: T (Teen)
App Developer website: TikTok (based in China, owned by ByteDance)
Common TikTok phrases/terms parents should know
- FYP (#fyp): For Your Page—creators use this hashtag to increase views and brand visibility with the hopes of making it into other users’ FYP
- IB: Inspired By—Usually used with an @ to tag the original creator
- DC: Dance Credit—The user is giving credit to the original creator of the dance
- POV: Point of View—A creator may tell the viewers how to watch the video
- OOMF: One Of My Followers
- Heather: Is usually meant to describe someone as gorgeous or desirable
- Green screen: A backdrop that allows TikTok effects, photos, or images to appear
- Accountant: Slang code word for being a sex worker or OnlyFans creator
- P(star emoji): Porn Star
- Simp: Insult to someone who goes out of their way to do things for someone they like and hope to start dating but ends up in the "friend" zone
2023 Community of Standards update
- TikTok does say they remove content that they believe violates their Community Guidelines, but inappropriate videos still get posted on other platforms and are often seen thousands of times before they are removed
- Drugs, controlled substances, alcohol, and tobacco are technically not allowed, but are very prevalent
- Accounts for users under 16 cannot use direct messaging, host livestreams, and their content cannot appear in other users’ For You feed (but students often misrepresent their age when signing up)
- Grooming behaviors are when an adult tries to build a relationship with a student to gain their trust. TikTok says they look for these types of interactions between adult accounts and minor accounts, BUT most predators work under minor aliases as part of their grooming tactic
Why should parents & educators care?
- It’s easy for students to come across mature content or triggering content that could promote negative self esteem, self-harm, or eating disorders; such content can also cause a cyberbullying problem that can move offline
- Accounts for students aged 13-15 are automatically set to private, and duet and stitch are disabled for users under age 16
- Users cannot change their age on TikTok without talking to customer support; however, they can enter their age incorrectly when they initially set up their account
- Students can find ways to prevent content from getting flagged and to bypass TikTok’s content filters by using creative hashtags and purposely misspelling words
Examples of TikTok dangers from the news
TikTok has more than a billion users. That includes about 150 million Americans. Under China’s authoritarian state, the government has sweeping control over tech companies and their data. U.S. officials are worried that China will use TikTok to promote its interests and gather Americans’ personal information. - The New York Times
The (TikTok) algorithm recognizes vulnerability and, instead of seeing it as something it should be careful around, it sees it as a potential point of addiction – of helping to maximize time on the platform for that child by serving them up content that might trigger some of the pre-existing concerns. - The Guardian
Ava Majury downloaded TikTok when she was 13…Ava noticed that one fan was trying to get her attention in comments on TikTok. He messaged her in Snapchat and on Instagram, and turned up in online games she played with her brothers… The fan was an 18 year old man who arrived with a shotgun at Ava’s family home. - The New York Times
Settings and Privacy Recommendations for TikTok
How to set your TikTok account to private
- Select “Profile” then press the three lines in the top right corner
- Click on "Settings and privacy" in your settings
- Select “Privacy” and slide “Private account” over until it turns blue
How to set your liked videos to private
- Click on "Privacy" in your settings
- Tap “ Liked videos”
- Select “Only you”
How to turn off Stitch and Duet
Stitch and Duet are functions that allow user content to be reposted and shared by other users and can potentially be a source of cyberbullying. It is disabled for users under 16. Older users may still want to disable this setting.
- Click on "Privacy" in your settings
- Find “Duet” and “Stitch”
- Select “Only me” on each of them
How to Limit Who Can Send Messages and Comment on TikTok Videos
- Click on "Privacy" in your settings and then select “Comments”
- Click the slider next to “Filter all comments” so that it turns blue
- Click on “Comments” and select “Followers that you follow back.” This will ensure students do not receive direct messages from strangers
Family Pairing
- Family Pairing through TikTok allows families to work together to set screen time limits and monitor what the teen can see
- Family Pairing does require the adult to have an account on their own device, but even if you don’t use it every day, we always recommend parents being on the same apps as their kids
From the parent’s TikTok account, Family Pairing can be used to help the student with:
- Screen Time Management
- Restricted Mode, which limits inappropriate content
- Limits what content can be seen
- When Restricted Mode is on the user cannot log out to then log into another account
- Search
Go to Settings and privacy:
1: Scroll down and tap "Family Pairing”
2: Select the "Teen" option
3: Open TikTok on the parent’s phone and go to the Family Pairing screen in "Settings & Privacy"
4: Select "Parent"
5: Use your teen’s device to scan the QR code on the parent’s device or send an invite link to a phone number, email, or social media platform
Family Pairing Recommendations
- Privacy and safety
- Private account:Keep your account private until you are ready
- Who can send direct messages to your teen: Our recommendation is “Friends” or “No one”
- Who can view your teen’s liked videos: Our recommendation is “Only your teen”
- Who can comment on your teen’s videos: Our recommendation is “Friends” or “No one”
Crash course in navigating TikTok for adults
Home screen
- When in the “Home” section, videos will autoplay and repeat (until you scroll to the next video)
- Tap the center of the screen to pause a video
- Swipe up/down to change videos
- Swipe left to view the profile for the video you are watching
- Double tap the center of the screen or tap the heart to like a video
Friends Tab
- “Friends” personalized feed dedicated to your friends’ videos
- It contains TikTok videos from other users on TikTok who both follow you, and you follow back
Check and set up security alerts
1: Click on “Security” & Select “Security alerts”
2: Select “Manage devices”
3: Select 2-step verification
Branding your TikTok profile
1: Start by branding your profile to put your best foot forward. Click on “profile” then “Edit Profile” to get started
2: Profile Photo: Use a clear smiling photo of yourself (the same photo across all of your accounts)
3: Name: Use the name you will use on your college admissions (or what you go by most often)
4: Username: Use something very similar to the name people will Google when they learn about you
5: Bio: Write 1-2 lines about yourself and possibly what school you attend (when you are ready for colleges to find you)
6: Connect your Instagram and YouTube: Optional adding links to your social profiles
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Full Replay - Navigating TikTok (For Students, Parents, & Educators)
Why TikTok is Your New Resume (For Students & Parents)
Student Discussion Topics
TikTok Brain Fog
- How can TikTok undermine your ability to focus?
Avoiding Strangers on TikTok
- Why do you think it can be dangerously easy for predators to engage students in conversations or get them to share pictures of themselves?
A Student’s Story
- This video features a college student who built an online resume by sharing her story and accomplishments on TikTok. What kinds of things would you share in your own TikTok story?
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Student Discussion Topics
TikTok Brain Fog
- How can TikTok undermine your ability to focus?
Avoiding Strangers on TikTok
- Why do you think it can be dangerously easy for predators to engage students in conversations or get them to share pictures of themselves?
A Student’s Story
- This video features a college student who built an online resume by sharing her story and accomplishments on TikTok. What kinds of things would you share in your own TikTok story?
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Why TikTok is Your New Resume (For Students & Parents)
How to Balance Screen Time on TikTok (For Students & Parents)
Questions to prompt discussion with students:
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Elementary School Students (dialogue starters):
TikTok and You
- If you have access to TikTok, what do you mainly use it for?
TikTok Time Warp
- What are the risks of spending too much time on the app?
Finding a Purpose
- How could you use it in a more focused way than just for entertainment?
Middle School Students (dialogue starters):
TikTok Tunnel Vision
- What might be the problem with using TikTok only for escape / mindless entertainment?
Where Does the Time Go?
- If you’re on TikTok, how can you keep track of the time you spend on it?
Finding Balance
- How can you be mindful of balancing entertaining videos with useful/informative content where you’re focused on learning something new?
High School Students (dialogue starters):
TikTok’s Business Model
- How does TikTok benefit if you or your friends spend excessive time on the app?
Avoiding the Algorithm
- How can the “Discover” tab lead people down a rabbit hole of mindless TikTok consumption?
Time Tracking
- How can you be aware of how much time you spend on TikTok and other social media apps?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Questions to prompt discussion with students:
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Elementary School Students (dialogue starters):
TikTok and You
- If you have access to TikTok, what do you mainly use it for?
TikTok Time Warp
- What are the risks of spending too much time on the app?
Finding a Purpose
- How could you use it in a more focused way than just for entertainment?
Middle School Students (dialogue starters):
TikTok Tunnel Vision
- What might be the problem with using TikTok only for escape / mindless entertainment?
Where Does the Time Go?
- If you’re on TikTok, how can you keep track of the time you spend on it?
Finding Balance
- How can you be mindful of balancing entertaining videos with useful/informative content where you’re focused on learning something new?
High School Students (dialogue starters):
TikTok’s Business Model
- How does TikTok benefit if you or your friends spend excessive time on the app?
Avoiding the Algorithm
- How can the “Discover” tab lead people down a rabbit hole of mindless TikTok consumption?
Time Tracking
- How can you be aware of how much time you spend on TikTok and other social media apps?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
How to Balance Screen Time on TikTok (For Students & Parents)
What the Experts Say About TikTok (For Parents & Educators)
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- Asking your student to teach you about TikTok can supercharge dialogue about the app—a great way to engage with your student about their interests and discuss what they’re watching or posting
- TikTok can be used by predators to try and connect with and exploit students
- TikTok “challenges” can draw in students who want to get in on the fun, but many of these are dangerous or harmful
- TikTok is designed to be addictive, potentially causing kids to lose sleep, neglect other priorities, or suffer from emotional-health issues
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Tell Me About It
- Have you ever seen TikTok, and what interests you about it?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Keeping an Open Dialogue
- What kinds of things do you like to watch on TikTok?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
Healthy Boundaries
- What are you doing to make sure you don’t spend so much time on social media it gets in the way of school, sports, or seeing your friends?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- Asking your student to teach you about TikTok can supercharge dialogue about the app—a great way to engage with your student about their interests and discuss what they’re watching or posting
- TikTok can be used by predators to try and connect with and exploit students
- TikTok “challenges” can draw in students who want to get in on the fun, but many of these are dangerous or harmful
- TikTok is designed to be addictive, potentially causing kids to lose sleep, neglect other priorities, or suffer from emotional-health issues
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Tell Me About It
- Have you ever seen TikTok, and what interests you about it?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Keeping an Open Dialogue
- What kinds of things do you like to watch on TikTok?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
Healthy Boundaries
- What are you doing to make sure you don’t spend so much time on social media it gets in the way of school, sports, or seeing your friends?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
What the Experts Say About TikTok (For Parents & Educators)
Titania Jordan from Bark Discusses TikTok (For Parents & Educators)
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- TikTok and other video-based apps feature algorithms designed to keep kids on the app for as long as possible, which is key to their profitability
- TikTok contains content that can be very dangerous and can lead to body-image issues, violence, bullying, and self-harm
- Time limits can help reduce the potential harm of TikTok
- There are products available to help parents supervise how kids use TikTok
- Plugging into TikTok as a family can help keep students safe and guide them toward positive content
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Describe a Fun Video
- What kinds of videos do you think you would enjoy on TikTok?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Identifying Harmful Content
- How would you be able to tell the difference between TikTok videos that are interesting and fun to watch and videos that show people talking about or doing harmful things?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
What to Watch Out For
- What kinds of content on TikTok do you think might be unhealthy because of the content or actions they promote?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- TikTok and other video-based apps feature algorithms designed to keep kids on the app for as long as possible, which is key to their profitability
- TikTok contains content that can be very dangerous and can lead to body-image issues, violence, bullying, and self-harm
- Time limits can help reduce the potential harm of TikTok
- There are products available to help parents supervise how kids use TikTok
- Plugging into TikTok as a family can help keep students safe and guide them toward positive content
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Describe a Fun Video
- What kinds of videos do you think you would enjoy on TikTok?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Identifying Harmful Content
- How would you be able to tell the difference between TikTok videos that are interesting and fun to watch and videos that show people talking about or doing harmful things?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
What to Watch Out For
- What kinds of content on TikTok do you think might be unhealthy because of the content or actions they promote?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Titania Jordan from Bark Discusses TikTok (For Parents & Educators)
Navigating TikTok Safety and Security (For Parents & Educators)
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- Students should always have their TikTok account set to private and set limits on who can contact them through the app
- Experts say it’s easy for students to come across mature or triggering content that could promote self-harm, eating disorders, or risky behaviors
- Students never know for sure who might access content they create, so caution should be used when posting videos
- Family Pairing through TikTok allows families to work together to set limits and monitor what the teen can see
- Apple and Android have parental controls that can set time limits for TikTok and other apps
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Reporting Inappropriate Content
- When you’re old enough to have a TikTok account, how would you handle a situation where you accidentally found inappropriate content or comments?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Knowing What’s Out There
- What are some examples of dangerous behaviors or suggestions you or your friends have encountered on TikTok?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
Being Careful What You Share
- If you decide to create your own TikTok videos, what would you want to consider before posting them?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Parents and Teachers: View the full VIP Facilitation Guide Here
Key Takeaways:
- Students should always have their TikTok account set to private and set limits on who can contact them through the app
- Experts say it’s easy for students to come across mature or triggering content that could promote self-harm, eating disorders, or risky behaviors
- Students never know for sure who might access content they create, so caution should be used when posting videos
- Family Pairing through TikTok allows families to work together to set limits and monitor what the teen can see
- Apple and Android have parental controls that can set time limits for TikTok and other apps
Dialogue Starters:
Parents of Elementary School Students (to ask students)
Reporting Inappropriate Content
- When you’re old enough to have a TikTok account, how would you handle a situation where you accidentally found inappropriate content or comments?
Parents of Middle School Students (to ask students)
Knowing What’s Out There
- What are some examples of dangerous behaviors or suggestions you or your friends have encountered on TikTok?
Parents of High School Students (to ask students)
Being Careful What You Share
- If you decide to create your own TikTok videos, what would you want to consider before posting them?
Additional Resources
Positive Impact of Social Media & Screen Time (What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know)
Making Screen Time Fun While Reducing the Negative Impact
Instagram App Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Conclusion
TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Navigating TikTok Safety and Security (For Parents & Educators)
Guía de TikTok para padres (2024): lo que los padres, los educadores y los estudiantes deben saber
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TikTok, una aplicación de redes sociales dedicada a los vídeos de formato corto, permite a los usuarios ver y crear vídeos de entre 15 y 60 segundos de duración. Es muy popular entre los adolescentes y adultos jóvenes estadounidenses que disfrutan viendo y creando sus propios videos. Las herramientas de creación de vídeos integradas permiten a los usuarios añadir fácilmente filtros, canciones, efectos y fragmentos de sonido sin necesidad de utilizar aplicaciones adicionales.
Los estudiantes van a TikTok en busca de alivio cómico, para escapar del estrés, aprender «trucos para la vida», conectarse con personas influyentes o celebridades, aprender consejos y trucos sobre tendencias, practicar habilidades de edición de vídeos y mantenerse al día con los acontecimientos mundiales. Los estudiantes pueden encontrarse con contenido inapropiado mientras usan la aplicación, por lo que es importante mantener un diálogo abierto con su hijo para que sepa qué hacer si se encuentra en una situación incómoda.
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Principales preocupaciones sobre TikTok
- TikTok es propiedad de la empresa china ByteDance y ha habido preocupaciones sobre la seguridad de la información personal en la aplicación.
- TikTok puede recomendar contenido «dañino» a los usuarios jóvenes, aunque sí se esfuerza por redirigir las búsquedas de temas como las autolesiones o los trastornos de la alimentación a las líneas telefónicas para casos de suicidio y crisis (Fuente: Buenos días Estados Unidos)
- La aplicación cuenta con un «flujo interminable» de contenido para que los usuarios lo vean, lo que puede promover un comportamiento adictivo en los estudiantes
- Desafíos de las redes sociales alientan a los estudiantes a crear sus propios vídeos y, a veces, incluyen actos peligrosos que pueden meter a los estudiantes en problemas legales
¿Qué estudiantes desearían que los padres supieran sobre TikTok? (vídeo)
¿Por qué los estudiantes quieren estar en TikTok?
- Es una excelente manera para que los estudiantes se expresen de forma creativa
- TikTok conecta a amigos e inspira cosas creativas para probar en casa
- Los moderadores de TikTok trabajan para eliminar los vídeos inapropiados de la aplicación
Por qué TikTok es tu nuevo currículum y un lugar para que los estudiantes aprendan nuevas habilidades (vídeo)
(Haga clic en las tres líneas o en un punto azul de la barra de progreso del vídeo para pasar a un capítulo)
Cómo equilibrar el tiempo frente a la pantalla en TikTok para que pase a ser positivo en lugar de negativo (vídeo))
(Este video apto para estudiantes se puede mostrar en el aula o en casa)
Consejos para la adicción al tiempo frente a la pantalla en TikTok
- TikTok está hecho para ser adictivo, por lo que es importante tener en cuenta la forma en que los estudiantes pasan el tiempo en la aplicación
- Revisa los informes de tiempo frente a la pantalla para saber cuánto tiempo pasas en general en tu cuenta de TikTok
- Los padres y los estudiantes deben dialogar sobre las responsabilidades del estudiante y dónde encaja TikTok, y luego decidir juntos cuánto tiempo se puede dedicar a la aplicación
- Aprovecha las ventajas El bienestar digital de Android y El tiempo frente a la pantalla de Apple configurar o implementar otro aplicación de tiempo de pantalla para tomar el control del tiempo frente a la pantalla
Lo que dicen los expertos sobre TikTok (vídeo)
Titania Jordan de Bark habla sobre TikTok (vídeo)
Cómo navegar por TikTok de forma segura para padres y profesores (vídeo)
Información adicional sobre TikTok
- Los usuarios deben configurar una cuenta para ver el contenido de la aplicación; sin embargo, pueden ver el contenido en un escritorio sin una cuenta. Sus amigos pueden enviarles mensajes de texto con enlaces a vídeos que pueden ver a través del navegador web de su teléfono
- Al igual que muchas plataformas de redes sociales, los usuarios pueden dar me gusta, comentar, guardar y compartir publicaciones
- Los estudiantes hablarán sobre sus vídeos favoritos o populares con sus amigos en la escuela y es posible que los vean en los teléfonos de sus amigos, incluso si no se les permite usar el dispositivo durante el horario escolar
- La aplicación ofrece mensajes directos. Esta función se desactiva automáticamente para los usuarios menores de 16 años
¿Cuál es la calificación de TikTok?
Calificación de Apple App iOS App Store: 12+
Calificación de Google Play: T (adolescente)
Sitio web para desarrolladores de aplicaciones: TikTok (con sede en China, propiedad de Byte (Dance)
Frases/términos comunes de TikTok que los padres deben conocer
- FYP (#fyp): Para tu página: los creadores usan este hashtag para aumentar las visitas y la visibilidad de la marca con la esperanza de convertirse en el FYP de otros usuarios
- EN: Inspirado en: normalmente se usa con una @ para etiquetar al creador original
- DC: Crédito de baile: el usuario está dando crédito al creador original del baile
- PUNTO DE VISTA: Punto de vista: un creador puede indicar a los espectadores cómo ver el vídeo
- OOMF: Uno de mis seguidores
- Brezo: Por lo general, pretende describir a alguien como hermoso o deseable
- Pantalla verde: Un telón de fondo que permite que aparezcan efectos, fotos o imágenes de TikTok
- Contador: Palabra clave del argot para ser trabajadora sexual o creadora de OnlyFans
- P (emoji de estrella): Estrella porno
- Simp: Insulta a alguien que hace todo lo posible por hacer cosas por alguien que le gusta y espera empezar a salir, pero termina en la zona de «amigos»
Actualización de la Comunidad de Normas de 2023
- TikTok afirma que elimina el contenido que considera que infringe sus normas de la comunidad, pero los vídeos inapropiados se siguen publicando en otras plataformas y, a menudo, se ven miles de veces antes de eliminarlos.
- Técnicamente, las drogas, las sustancias controladas, el alcohol y el tabaco no están permitidos, pero son muy frecuentes
- Las cuentas de usuarios menores de 16 años no pueden usar mensajería directa, alojar transmisiones en directo y su contenido no puede aparecer en el feed Para ti de otros usuarios (pero los estudiantes suelen tergiversar su edad al registrarse)
- Las conductas de aseo son cuando un adulto intenta construir una relación con un estudiante para ganarse su confianza. TikTok dice que buscan este tipo de interacciones entre cuentas de adultos y cuentas menores, PERO la mayoría de los depredadores utilizan alias menores como parte de su táctica de aseo
¿Por qué deberían preocuparse los padres y los educadores?
- Es fácil para los estudiantes encontrar contenido para adultos o que genere contenido que pueda promover la autolesión o los trastornos de la alimentación; este contenido también puede provocar un problema de ciberacoso que puede pasar a la desconexión
- Las cuentas para estudiantes de entre 13 y 15 años se configuran automáticamente como privadas, y Duet y Stitch están deshabilitadas para los usuarios menores de 16 años
- Los usuarios no pueden cambiar su edad en TikTok sin hablar con el servicio de atención al cliente; sin embargo, pueden ingresar su edad incorrectamente cuando configuraron inicialmente su cuenta
- Los estudiantes pueden encontrar formas de evitar que el contenido se marque y evitar los filtros de contenido de TikTok mediante el uso de hashtags creativos y palabras mal escritas a propósito.
Ejemplos de los peligros de TikTok en las noticias
«TikTok tiene más de mil millones de usuarios. Eso incluye a unos 150 millones de estadounidenses. Bajo el estado autoritario de China, el gobierno tiene un control total sobre las empresas de tecnología y sus datos. A los funcionarios estadounidenses les preocupa que China utilice TikTok para promover sus intereses y recopilar la información personal de los estadounidenses». (Fuente: The New York Times)
«El algoritmo (de TikTok) reconoce la vulnerabilidad y, en lugar de verla como algo con lo que hay que tener cuidado, la ve como un posible punto de adicción, ya que ayuda a que ese niño pase más tiempo en la plataforma ofreciéndole contenido que podría provocar algunos de los problemas preexistentes». (Fuente: El guardián)
«Ava Majury descargó TikTok cuando tenía 13 años... Ava se dio cuenta de que una fan intentaba llamar su atención en los comentarios de TikTok. Le envió mensajes en Snapchat e Instagram, y apareció en juegos en línea que jugaba con sus hermanos... El fan era un joven de 18 años que llegó con una escopeta a la casa familiar de Ava. «- The New York Times
Los vídeos que promueven la bebida y el alcohol son frecuentes a pesar de las directrices de la comunidad:
Recomendaciones de configuración y privacidad para TikTok
Cómo configurar tu cuenta de TikTok como privada
- Selecciona «Perfil» y luego presiona las tres líneas en la esquina superior derecha
- Haga clic en «Configuración y privacidad» en su configuración
- Selecciona «Privacidad» y desliza «Cuenta privada» hasta que se ponga azul
Cómo configurar los vídeos que te gustan como privados
- Haz clic en «Privacidad» en tu configuración
- Pulsa «Quién puede ver tus vídeos favoritos»
- Selecciona «Solo yo»
Cómo desactivar Stitch and Duet
Stitch y Duet son funciones que permiten que otros usuarios vuelvan a publicar y compartir el contenido de los usuarios y pueden ser una fuente de ciberacoso. Está deshabilitada para usuarios menores de 16 años. Es posible que los usuarios de más edad aún deseen deshabilitar esta configuración
- Haz clic en «Privacidad» en tu configuración
- Busca «Duet» y «Stitch» en «Interacciones»
- Selecciona «Solo tú» en cada una de ellas
Cómo limitar quién puede enviar mensajes y comentar vídeos de TikTok
- Haga clic en «Privacidad» en su configuración y, a continuación, seleccione «Comentarios»
- Haz clic en el control deslizante situado junto a «Se han filtrado todos los comentarios» para que aparezca en color azul.
- Haga clic en «Comentarios» y seleccione «Seguidores a los que sigue». Esto garantizará que los estudiantes no reciban mensajes directos de desconocidos.
Vídeo sobre las mejores configuraciones de seguridad en TikTok
(Este video para padres y educadores es mejor mostrárselo a los adultos)
Emparejamiento familiar
- El emparejamiento familiar a través de TikTok permite a las familias trabajar juntas para establecer límites de tiempo frente a la pantalla y controlar lo que el adolescente puede ver.
- Family Pairing requiere que el adulto tenga una cuenta en su propio dispositivo, pero aunque no la uses todos los días, siempre recomendamos que los padres usen las mismas aplicaciones que sus hijos
Desde la cuenta de TikTok de los padres, Family Pairing se puede usar para ayudar al estudiante a:
- Gestión del tiempo frente a la pantalla
- Modo restringido, que limita el contenido inapropiado
- Limita el contenido que se puede ver
- Cuando el modo restringido está activado, el usuario no puede cerrar sesión para luego iniciar sesión en otra cuenta
- Búsqueda
Ve a Configuración y privacidad:
1: Desplázate hacia abajo y toca «Emparejamiento familiar»
2: Seleccione el «Adolescente» opción
3: Abre TikTok en el teléfono de los padres y ve a la pantalla de emparejamiento familiar en «Configuración y privacidad»
4: Seleccione «Padre»
5: Usa tu adolescentes dispositivo para escanear el código QR del dispositivo de los padres o enviar una invitación para vincular cuentas
Recomendaciones de emparejamiento familiar
- Privacidad y seguridad
- Cuenta privada:Mantén la privacidad de tu cuenta hasta que estés listo
- ¿Quién puede enviar mensajes directos a su hijo adolescente?: Nuestra recomendación es «Amigos» o «Nadie»
- Quién puede ver los vídeos que le gustan a tu hijo adolescente: Nuestra recomendación es «Solo tu hijo adolescente»
- Quién puede comentar los vídeos de su hijo adolescente: Nuestra recomendación es «Amigos» o «Nadie»»
Curso intensivo de navegación en TikTok para adultos
Pantalla de inicio
- Cuando estés en la sección «Inicio», los vídeos se reproducirán automáticamente y se repetirán (hasta que pases al siguiente vídeo)
- Pulsa el centro de la pantalla para pausar un vídeo
- Desliza el dedo hacia arriba/abajo para cambiar los vídeos
- Desliza el dedo hacia la izquierda para ver el perfil del vídeo que estás viendo
- Pulsa dos veces en el centro de la pantalla o toca el corazón para indicar que te gusta un vídeo
Pestaña Amigos
- Feed personalizado de «Amigos» dedicado a los vídeos de tus amigos
- Contiene vídeos de TikTok de otros usuarios de TikTok que te siguen y tú te siguen
Comprobar y configurar las alertas de seguridad H3
1: Haga clic en «Seguridad»
2: Selecciona «Alertas de seguridad»
3: Selecciona «Administrar dispositivos»
4: Selecciona la verificación en dos pasos
Personalizar tu perfil de TikTok
1: Empieza por marcar tu perfil para dar lo mejor de ti. Haz clic en «perfil» y luego en «Editar perfil» para empezar
2: Foto de perfil: Usa una foto tuya clara y sonriente (la misma foto en todas tus cuentas)
3: Nombre: Usa el nombre que usarás en tus admisiones a la universidad (o el nombre que uses con más frecuencia)
4: Nombre de usuario: Usa algo muy parecido al nombre que la gente buscará en Google cuando se enteren de ti.
5: Biografía: Escribe de 1 a 2 líneas sobre ti y, posiblemente, sobre la escuela a la que asistes (cuando estés listo para que las universidades te encuentren)
6: Conecta tu Instagram y YouTube: Opcional: agregar enlaces a tus perfiles de redes sociales
Recursos adicionales
Hacer que el tiempo frente a la pantalla sea divertido y reducir el impacto negativo
Desafíos de las redes sociales: lo que los estudiantes, los padres y los educadores deben saber
Conclusión
TikTok es una aplicación extremadamente popular entre los estudiantes. Los padres pueden trabajar con sus alumnos para encontrar formas de usar la aplicación de forma segura y que se ajuste a los valores de su familia. Es importante entablar un diálogo sobre las formas adecuadas de usar TikTok, los desafíos actuales en las redes sociales y qué hacer en caso de que los estudiantes encuentren contenido que los haga sentir incómodos.
Más recursos de TikTok de SmartSocial
Un ejemplo de lo que ven los niños en TikTok
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