Raising a 21st Century Learner; Shining a Light on

the Technology Native

Presented by Leslie WatnikMA/MST, PD/SDA, Parent

As parents and teachers we are training our

children to:Create

Think

Analyze

Evaluate

And to train for jobs that don’t exist yet

Technology in the Course of Their Day:

Wh

at d

oes th

at

mean

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Why our kids need theWorld Wide Web (www.)

The web takes children to far off places and exposes them to sights and sounds not normally seen.

The web can provide relevant activities that enhance learning and imagination.

The web provides a powerful research tool where students have easy access to myriad of resources.

No matter what their

profession, technology will

be involved.

“It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?”

Computers can never be “Cyber-sitters”

It is best to place computers in the more public areas of your home

Keep an “Open Door” policy if computers are in bedrooms

Talk to your children, set limits- time, sites they visit, proper netiquette

Give children words to help them when they are with friends

Check the history of your computers to see where your children have gone

Usernames and Passwords Do not accidently give out personal information by using

names or birthdates in your child’s username

Keep a record of all of your children’s usernames and passwords to all online subscriptions

Children need to know that the same rules that apply in public apply in cyberspace

If a stranger comes up on the screen they should run and tell an adult

If anyone ever says anything unkind or inappropriate they should tell an adult

They should never speak to strangers

Stay out of chat rooms that are on kids’ sites

Sites Don’t Ask for Proof of Age

Do not assume that a site geared towards children only has children visiting the site

Predators know how to disguise themselves

Usernames can give predators information about your child that can be used to engage a child in conversation

What can happen if you don’t set limits?

Your child can run the risk of communicating with predators

Your child can run the risk of being cyberbullied

Your child could become a cyberbully

Did you know…According to the Electronic Communications

Privacy Act, law enforcement can get your information. The parents of Cyberbullies may be liable for the mental health and emotional damages caused by their child to another child.  If the cyberbullys’ parents are aware of the situation or have received a letter of complaint, then they have “knowledge and notice” of harmful activity.  By paying for the telephone bill and internet charges in their home – they are legally responsible for the acts of their children while on the computer and in their care.  Parents can be sued for damages.

And now for a lesson on Social Networking Sites…

How many of you have heard of FaceBook?

How many of you have a child with a FaceBook account?

How many of you have your own account?

How many of you are friends with your children?

How to help them stay in control…..

Get your own account so you can learn about FaceBook from the inside

Check your child’s Friend list to see who has access to his or her profile

Have your child remove inappropriate content, photos, or any personal information

Check your child’s friends’ sites to see if there is anything inappropriate about your child

Suggest the use of avatars instead of photos

Stress staying in control of their words

Text Speak = Net LingoTerms you already might know:

Terms you need to know:

The best Internet filter is you. But if you need a little help…

https://parentalcontrols.aol.com

http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/

iKeepSafe.org

http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents

Questions?