For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Youth and Social Media
Technology moves fast and so does social media. Like most tools, technology itself is neutral. All the sites listed can be used for many constructive purposes, linking youth to their friends and interacting in positive ways. Many youth use social media to create vibrant communities and engage in social action and ally behavior. Schools and educators are increasingly using social media to communicate with students…
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Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events For Parents, Families, and Caregivers | 11 and upTopic Summary
There has been a lot of talk lately about “fake news” because it has been prevalent during the recent 2016 Presidential election campaign. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, a majority (62%) of Americans get their news from social media sites and 44% get their news from Facebook. In addition, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram news users are more…
For Parents, Families, and Caregivers
Place computers and tablets in shared family rooms. Establish a consistent, helpful presence when monitoring children’s and teen’s technology use that discourages the perception that adults are violating children's and teen's privacy.
Be aware of children's/teen's digital activities. Initiate discussions about their online experiences.
Discuss with children/teens the dangers of sharing personal information with others online and…