This presentation outlines the WN Common Sense Media parent participation component and provides resources to families

1. It is a way of life!
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

2. 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

3. 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)

4. Scope & Sequence: Common Sense K-12 Digital
Citizenship Curriculum
Teach Lessons: Unit 1
1 - Rings of Responsibility
What kinds of responsibilities does a good digital citizen have?
2 - Private and Personal Information
How can you protect yourself from online identity theft?
3 - The Power of Words
What should you do when someone uses mean or scary language on the Internet?
4 - The Key to Keywords
Which keywords will give you the best search results?
5 - Whose Is It, Anyway?
How can you show respect for other people's work?

5. Lesson 1 - Rings of Responsibility

6. Examining Offline and Online responsibilities

7. 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?

8. What Can Parents Do?
Set clear expectations.

9. 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.

10. Social Media:
13 is the magic
number.
Check privacy
settings.
Image Source

11. Mobile Phone Resources
Cell Phones:
Find my iPhone: GPS & Apple ID
Track 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

12. 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

13. Any Questions?