Digital Safety
The following information was compiled by Sr. Almazan (5th Grade Beach Teacher).
The widespread use of electronic devices means that parents have to be up to date and a few steps ahead of their children (if possible), in order to protect them. Therefore, it is very useful to know some ways to reinforce parental control effectively. Whether it is to prevent children from getting hooked on certain apps or their exposure to inappropriate content, there are different possibilities to help parents prevent problems:
1.- If you have a PPS device, it is not necessary to manipulate any of these options.
2.- Depending on the operating system that you have on your device there are different options
WINDOWS
How to Set up Parental Controls in Windows 10
https://www.lifewire.com/microsoft-family-safety-parental-controls-4153037
Set content restrictions on Windows 10 and Xbox One
MAC/IOS
How to Set Up Parental Control on Mac in macOS Catalina
https://beebom.com/set-up-parental-control-mac-macos-catalina/
Set up Screen Time for a child on Mac
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-screen-time-for-a-child-mchlc5595037/mac
Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
ANDROID (TABLETS OR PHONES)
Set up parental controls on Google Play
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1075738?hl=en
If you've purchased a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet for your child, then you'll want to take advantage of the Samsung Galaxy parental controls. Here are a few of the best parental controls available for Samsung devices, including kid-friendly Samsung features, as well as other ways that will help you keep your child safe while they're using their mobile device.
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-samsung-parental-controls-478830
If you have another kind of device, go to point 4.
CHROMEBOOKS
How to set up parental controls on a Chromebook
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-set-up-parental-controls-on-a-chromebook/
3.-There are websites that allow you to control part or all of the information flow they contain:
How to Use YouTube's Parental Controls
https://www.lifewire.com/youtube-parental-controls-2487977
4.- But if you think you need a more robust option you can install specific programs. Here is a list of the most popular ones: https://bit.ly/3ewvIk2
Kaspersky: https://usa.kaspersky.com
Norton Family: https://us.norton.com/norton-family-premier
Qustodio: https://www.qustodio.com
5.- Remember these tips for good use of technology at home but keep in mind that we are in an exceptional situation and some of these tips (especially regarding time of use), may refer to a time when there is the possibility of doing other activities outside.
Kids & Tech: Tips for Parents in the Digital Age
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Tips-for-Parents-Digital-Age.aspx