Digital life - Sea cliff PCA Presentation 11/19/13
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Presentation given at The Sea Cliff PCA meeting on 11/19/13. Discussion about creating positive digital footprints for our children and how to accomplish this in our ever changing world.
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- 1. A Digital Life Our Children and Media A presentation by Heather Peretz, M.Ed.
- 2. Who am I ? Techie- Early adopter of technology in the classroom. Staff Developer, Certified in YouTube Digital Citizenship Curriculum Teacher- I am currently a middle school special education teacher, 20 yrs experience, taught k-8 Mom- Mother of 2 boys 8 & 11
- 3. Goals Based on the survey these are the topics that most parents are interested in: How to help my child think critically about media How to set time limits for my child's media use How to set up privacy settings on social networking sites
- 4. Background Info Growing up digital What do you think the future looks like?
- 6. Your Kids and Social Media On average kids are using social media as early as 8.
- 7. Some stats regarding the youngest users of technology
- 8. We consider Kids "Digital Natives" but are they?
- 9. Digital Natives? Children growing up with the technology available today lead to the label “digital natives”- coined by Mark Prensky Kids may know how to use tech but are they using it to create and innovate? Though we are labeled the "immigrants" we need to guide our children to use the tech responsibly – Digital Citizenship
- 10. Kids need limits - The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued guidelines for parents model an effective "media diet" create a media use plan for your family Limit entertainment screen time to less than one or two hours per day; in children under 2, discourage screen media exposure.
- 11. What's your Media Diet? How much time do you spend on your computer? Smartphone? Tablet? How often do your children see you using some type of media? http:/ /www.cmch.tv/mentors_parents/tips_time_limits.asp
- 12. Think About Where are you starting from? How much TV, screen time is already given. Tally What counts as screen time? How will you introduce new rules - Different rules for different age children Where are screens kept? Charged? Determine a technology allowance
- 13. ! Our children are leaving digital footprints and it's our job to help them create lasting positive ones.
- 15. ! Creating a Positive Digital Footprint With great power comes great responsibility Have the important discussions about technology - what's ok to share Share your own digital footprint
- 17. A definition of digital footprint Whether we're comfortable with it or not, digital footprints—which Richardson defines as "online portfolios of who we are, what we do, and by association, what we know"—are an inevitable byproduct of life in a connected world. Instead of teaching students to be afraid of what others can learn about them online, let's teach them how digital footprints can quickly connect them to the individuals, ideas, and opportunities that they care most about. ~William Ferriter
- 18. What information about you can be tracked? the websites you visit what time of day the search and key words you use your location while browsing your IP address (unique online identity) what you said Who you interact with what you search for what is said about you What you say in your emails, texts and social media posts What you like or share on social media how much money you spend how old you are where you live if you were mentioned or quoted in a news story or blog post. http:/ /i.ciconline.org/CicWebResources/InCtrl/LessonThree/InCtrl_YourDigitalFootprintLesson.pdf
- 19. Thinking Critically About Media At home……parents can play a big role in helping children become media literate. It doesn't require a degree or special classes, just a little time and attention. Talk to your kids. Ask them about what they see, what they understand, and how they are affected. Many helpful ideas for parents can be found online.
- 20. What Kids Can Trust and Believe Teach kids to ask the who, what, when, and how questions Balance research sources Is a person who they say they are? Point out all the ways marketers target them
- 21. Safety settings
- 23. Email for Kids Set up an email account for your child that is connected to yours. All mail is forwarded to you - sent and received.
- 25. An account can be created online with just an email account Settings can only be changed on an iPhone/ iPad or Android Device
- 26. SnapChat Sends photos or video that only last on the screen for 1-10 seconds.
- 28. MONITORING TOOLS Check your Antivirus software you use/purchased: http:/ /www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2012/09/29/techliciousinternetsecurity-controls/1590941/ Free resources http:/ /www1.k9webprotection.com http:/ /www.kidzui.com http:/ /www.visikid.com http:/ /www.pikluk.com Safeeyes by McAfee: $49.99/1 yr subscription and can be used on up to 3 computers http:/ /www.internetsafety.com/safe-eyes-parental-control-software-affiliate.php You can also get an extension of it for your iphone, ipad or ipod for $14.99 through the app store (https:/ /itunes.apple.com/app/safe-eyes-mobile/id298505665? mt=8)