Technology Resources for Parent, Guardian, and Daycare Providers
Welcome to Mount Vernon School District. Currently all 2-12 grade students have a device checked out to them and available for educational use each day. Many of our elementary teachers choose to leave them in classrooms, while our middle and high school students will be bringing them home each day.
The technology devices that have been checked out to your children will allow them to participate in live interaction and collaboration with others and also allow time to complete independent assignments. Please don’t hesitate to contact your schools for more information.
Navigating Technology Tools & Resources
Google Classroom (Homebase)
Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Navigate social distancing and school closures with quality media and at-home learning opportunities for your kids.
Creating an At-Home Learning System/Schedule
How to stay calm for yourself and your kids
Resources for parents and teachers about how to work with your children during the school closure including information on suggested schedules, activities and safety concerns.
STAY SAFE ONLINE- PARENT RESOURCES
With younger students spending more time on the internet, communicating with them about online safety and cyber bullying is more important than ever. Please find below resources that parents can use to help them have these key conversations. WSRMP recommends that parents review the material and videos before sharing with their children.
· Provided by the Federal Trade Commission these “Protecting Kids Online” resources are available both online and in printable PDF form. Topics include cyber bullying, online safety, mobile phone safety and tips for how to have the conversation with your kids. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online
· Shared by the Stay Safe Online branch of the National Cyber Security Alliance, this website provides an outline on how parents can guide their children to become good digital citizens. It includes links to other resources specifically for teens. https://staysafeonline.org/get-involved/at-home/
· A lesson plan example that parents can use to teach younger children about internet safety. Includes links to online quizzes and videos to help support learning. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/internet-safety-younger-elementary-mary-beth-hertz
· This tutorial by GCF Global is designed for any parent or guardian who wants to learn how to keep their kids safe online. The tutorial includes tips, recommended guidelines and links to other internet safety resources. https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafetyforkids/teaching-kids-about-internet-safety/1/
· The Australian Government eSafety Commissioner has created animated video resources that parents can share with their elementary school aged students. Students will follow story characters, “Hector and his sea creature friends,” as they learn about safe online practices.
o Link to Videos: https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/hectors-world/student-home
o Link to a classroom teacher's guide, which includes activity sheets and lesson plans. https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/hectors-world