It is a way of life!

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Common Sense Certified School

● Social Media - How do our students navigate?● Tools to empower them ● Redefine how they interact with technology● Integrating this into their lives● Engaging Parents● Taking this seriously

HOW can Common Sense Media help me?

● Reviews of apps, video games, tech toys, movies, and television shows

● Top picks/recommendations● Family guides● Current legislation● Customizable device contract● Device parental control information● FAQ’s (Frequently asked parent questions)

Scope & Sequence: Common Sense K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Teach Lessons: Unit 1

1 - Rings of ResponsibilityWhat kinds of responsibilities does a good digital citizen have?

2 - Private and Personal InformationHow can you protect yourself from online identity theft?

3 - The Power of WordsWhat should you do when someone uses mean or scary language on the Internet?

4 - The Key to KeywordsWhich keywords will give you the best search results?

5 - Whose Is It, Anyway?How can you show respect for other people's work?

Lesson 1 - Rings of Responsibility

Examining Offline and Online responsibilities

What Can Parents Do?

Plug in. Become aware of the apps & sites that are available for our children.

How many of these apps do you know?

What Can Parents Do?Set clear expectations.

Set clear expectations.

Have the conversation, and set ground rules. NOT “Gotcha!”

Common Sense Media: Sanity, not Censorship

● Limit time. ● Check web history, messages, and social media profiles.● Caution them about sharing information.

Social Media:

13 is the magic number.

Check privacy settings.

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Mobile Phone ResourcesCell Phones:Find my iPhone: GPS & Apple IDTrack My Android: Google!

Providers offer parental controls: ● AT&T: SmartLimits● Verizon: Family Safeguard & Controls● Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.

Online Filters:Teensafe.com - $14.95/month Image Source

Internet Resources

Laptops/Computers:● Mac: System Settings > Parental Controls● Windows: User Accounts > Family Safety Control Panel

Online Filters:● NetNanny.com - 5 devices, $60/month● PureSight.com - 5 devices, $50/month

Home Internet Filters:

● Circle by Disney - https://meetcircle.com/ One time cost: $89

Any Questions?