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Students today are growing up in a digital age. They have at their fingertips freedoms and risks that didn't exist before, and it isn't going anywhere. It is imperative that students today learn how to practice good digital citizenship, and to protect themselves as they navigate this exciting new world. The information offered below is a collection of resources, articles, and ideas for parents and students to explore. Inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement by MCPS
6-8 - SEL in Digital Life - Family Conversation Starters Packet.pdf
Common Sense Media is a nonprofit organization that offers reviews of media and technology and creates ratings of (in their view) suitability for children. They also study the impact of media, including social media, on children.
The attached information is part of a larger program of study, but I include this here as a possible starting place for conversations with your student about social media.
Apps that allow parents to monitor cell phone and online activity
Apps that allow parents to monitor cell phone and online activity
There are many apps out there that offer similar monitoring services. If you decide to explore this strategy for increasing your student's cell phone and internet safety, you will want to consider price differences and confirm that the app you select works with your specific types of devices. You may also want to check reviews. To preserve trust and open communication with your child, it is usually best not to keep the monitoring secret.
The apps listed below are a sample of what is our there and are offered as a "place to start" in your research. (Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement or recommendation. The list is not all-inclusive; other similar apps exist)
Qustodio: www.qustodio.com
Bark: www.barkus
Aura + Circle: buyaura.com
Norton: usnorton.com
Intego: offer.intego.com
MMGuardian: mmguardian.com
SecureTeen: www.secureteen.com
This information was lifted by currently available research. The field of study in this area is vast. If you locate additional information in your personal research into the effects of social media use and would like to share, please email me. I cannot promise to add every shared resource, but this is a topic that will require us to keep learning.
During the 2021-2022 school year, SCW convened the Social Media Advisory Committee (SMAC). The SMAC was comprised of students from grades 6-8 who volunteered their time to explore social media use at SCW, educate the counselor and administration regarding their findings, and offer guidance to parents on safe social media use. The Committee took their role seriously. They were particularly concerned about bullying through social media, and how students might better protect themselves from online vulnerabilities.
The content offered here was published on the school Facebook page and shared directly with parents.
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