This document summarizes a presentation for parents about monitoring their children's technology use. The goals are to discuss how children use technology, how parents monitor that use, and parents' concerns. Basic strategies are provided to help parents discuss technology-related concerns with their children. Resources are shared that parents can reference in the future. Concerns discussed include privacy, inappropriate use, and cyberbullying. Suggestions are made for setting boundaries, asking questions, and joining social networks to better oversee children's online activities.
15. Young people on the other hand see technologies (and especially the internet) as a vital part of their social life and the building of their identity. Mobile phones seem to be the key to young people’s social lives (ACMA, 2007)… (T)he most significant milestones towards adulthood are now acquiring a mobile phone and joining online social networking sites. Young People and Technology Prof. Helen McGrath 2009
18. What Can You Do? Parents Computer in Public Areas Check Browser History Passwords Develop ground rules Students “Do no harm” Never give private information Follow the family internet ground rules
Growing up, I had some rules that my parents imposed:1. Be home before dark, or as we sometimes said, be home before the street lights turn on.
2. No telephone calls after 9:00 p.m.
3. Strict Bedtime, especially in ES and MSWhat rules did you, the parents, have when growing up?
IN small groups, list your concerns about your child and his/her use of technology (computers, iPods, cell phones, game consoles, etc)Most of these can be grouped into social issues, health issues, lack of understanding
Are you aware of how your children use technology? How do you monitor that use?Instant messengerText messagingSocial networks - MySpace, Facebook, etcDiscussion boardsBlogsVideos
Symbiotic relationships between schools and parents
Ground rules include “internet contracts”
Flaming – online fights, usually through e-mails, instant messaging (IM), or chatrooms whereangry, rude, or offensive messages are exchanged.Denigration – posting mean comments online through e-mails, IM, chatrooms, “bashboards,”social networking sites, or websites set up specifically to make fun of someone.Exclusion – intentionally leaving someone out of an online group or community, such as IM buddy lists or friends lists on social networking pages.Outing –sharing secrets about someone online, including private information, pictures, andvideosTrickery – tricking someone into revealing personal information and then sharing it with othersonline.Impersonation – pretending to be someone else when sending or posting mean or falsemessages online that makes someone look bad, gets someone into trouble,or puts someone in danger.Harassment – repeatedly sending malicious messages to someone online.Cyberstalking – continuous harassment and denigration, including threats of physical harm.
• Text or digital imaging messages sent on cell phone• E-mails • Instant messaging • Web pages • Web logs (blogs) • Chat rooms or discussion groups • Other information communication technologies
Has lost interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in schoolAppears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes homeComplains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailmentsHas trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreamsExperiences a loss of appetiteAppears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem
Significant change in amount of time on computer.Excessive text messaging or phone calls.Sudden change in peer group (interaction)
What are the 3 most important things that you are going to share with your partner?What is the 1 thing discuss with your child?