Tech Savvy Parenting: Resources & Strategies for K-12 Parents
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Tech Savvy Parenting Burlington Public Schools EdTech Team Presents: Digital Safety Strategies & Resources for k-12 parents Presented by: BPS EdTech Team Members & Digital Citizenship Educators Jenn Scheffer & Kelly Floyd
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Digital safety resources for parents of children in grades K-12. Videos embedded provide an overview of digital citizenship, aspects of digital safety, and advice for finding the balance between freedom and safety in our digital world.
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Tech Savvy ParentingBurlington Public Schools EdTech Team Presents:
Digital SafetyStrategies & Resources for k-12 parents
Presented by:BPS EdTech Team Members & Digital Citizenship Educators
Jenn Scheffer & Kelly Floyd
Tonight’s Agenda:Overview of Digital Citizenship/Footprint
Age appropriate resources for ongoing support
Trending tech for kids, tweens & teens
3 Types of Online Safety
Building a Culture of Responsibility
Empowered parents/guardians
Digital Citizenship Defined
Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use.
Digital Citizenship- Using Technology Appropriately -Mike Ribble
Components of Digital Citizenship
Digital Access
Digital Commerce
Digital Communication
Digital Literacy
Digital Etiquette
Digital Law
Digital Rights & Responsibilities
Digital Health & Wellness
Digital Security (self-protection)
1. Physical2. Psychological3. Reputational/legal
Three Types of Online Safety
Trending tech for kids, tweens & teens
Snapchat YikYak iMessage Instagram Twitter
Communicate, Connect, Share Stories, Live “in the moment”
Guides & reviews from Cyberwise, Common Sense & Connect Safely: Click image to access additional information
Become empowered!
● Get to know the services and websites your child is on● Set responsible rules and guidelines ….post them
openly● Limit time spent online● Listen and be their guide● Devices in a family friendly area only
Common Sense Media
Their motto is: We rate, educate, and advocate for kids, families, and schools
Become empowered!
● Check the profiles of their online friends● Talk about private vs. public profiles on social networking
sites● Check the search history regularly ● Address issues calmly and conversationally...use these as
“teachable” moments
Common Sense Media
Their motto is: We rate, educate, and advocate for kids, families, and schools
Resources for ongoing support: k-3
https://learninglab.org/
The Cyber 5
Brainpop Jr. Internet Safety
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/
Resources for ongoing support: 4-8
Brainpop Digital Ettiquette
digizen-are you a responsible digital citizen?
B4USurf
Digital Passport- Common Sense Media
Resources for ongoing support: 9-12
Privacy & Internet Safety- Common Sense Media
NS Teens- videos
Online Security Hub
Google’s Family Safety Center BHS Help Desk Parent Resource Page
Ways to Build a Fantastic Footprint:
“The big picture of you”
A visual, digital resume
Professional networking
Recommended Reading: Click on the image to learn more/purchase
Related articles:How best to prepare kids for the digital world - The Boston Globe
They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets- The New York Times (video summary - Fox News)
Meet the New School of Digital Citizenship- Edtech Focus on k-12
Eight Reasons High School Students Should Be On LinkedIn- Forbes
The New Résumé: It's 140 Characters- Wall Street Journal
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Digital BootcampSeries Event
