“WHAT YOUR KIDS ALREADY KNOW”

Christina Hefele

Darien Public Schools Technology Coordinator

January 18, 2012

My Blog: http://blogs.darienps.org/clhefele

Who is Responsible?

• *Students• *Parents• *Schools • Communities• Law Enforcement• Corporations• Government Regulators

Tips for Parents

•Set-up your child’s devices and accounts for them or with them

•Create a list of House Rules• Install and configure parental controls on all devices

•Monitor devices periodically •Communication: Talk about it

What type of control do you want?

• Restrict/Block – Disable access to features

• Filter – Filter inappropriate content• Usage Management – can enforce time limits, day and time restrictions

• Monitoring – can track location and record activities for you to view

• Parent Surveillance – Open dialogue

Parental Control Options• Hardware Device Configurations – Phones, iPods, tablets

• usually in “Settings”• Best Option for Blocking Access

• Gaming Systems – Wii, Xbox, DSI, PlayStation etc.• at Menu usually under “Options”, “Settings” or “Security”• ESRB Guide for configuring game system

• Phones – Service providers have programs or services that can be enabled

• Third Party Software• PCs• Mobile Devices

Third Party Tools FeaturesInternet Filter - By content category or ERSB Rating

Third Party Tools Features• Time Management - Limit # of hours; Limit time of day

Third Party Tools Features•Social Media Monitoring

•View Facebook profiles created•See messages that your child sends privately and view chat sessions

•See photos posted by your child•All can be done without being your child’s friend or knowing password

Social Networking Monitoring

Third Party Tools Features• Chat/IM Monitoring - Examines content and email alerts

parents of potential inappropriate behavior/content; Monitors for key phrases or indicators of bullying

Third Party Tools FeaturesReports and Alerts for Parents

Third Party Tools Features

Some Unique Mobile Features• Restricts texting and driving

• http://www.drivesafe.ly/• http://zoomsafer.com/• http://zoomsafer.com/

• Sets limits on texting, calls etc..• Provides location and traceability of device

Curriculum Goal

To foster a culture of responsible use among students, staff, parents and the community and use school as a training ground for teaching students how to use technology responsibly and ethically.

Online Safety at Darien Currently

• Currently 90% of Darien teachers surveyed are addressing Online Safety/Digital Literacy in some way.• Topics Being Addressed

• Internet Safety• Digital Literacy• Copyright/Fair Use• Evaluating Web Resources

• 2012-2015 Technology Plan will focus on education of parents, teachers, students

Best Practices for Schools• Time is spent teaching students what it means to comply with AUPs. • Consequences:

• inadvertent violations to be considered teaching opportunities rather than automatic occasions for punishment

• Online consequences are consistent with offline behavior consequences

• Internet safety instruction is a prerequisite for school-provided Internet access.

• Instruction in media literacy is integrated into the curriculum at all levels as an essential dimension of scholarship and learning.

• Teachers are offered professional development opportunities by the school district to understand and learn how to teach the importance of media literacy on the Internet.

• The PTA and Parent groups continually offer programs to the community regarding online safety and guidance on maintaining open communication with children.

ResourcesGeneral

• http://www.commonsensemedia.org

PHONE PROVIDERS:• Verizon: http://parentalcontrolcenter.com/• AT&T: http://www.att.net/smartcontrols-WirelessParentalControls• T-Mobile: http://family.t-mobile.com/safety-and-security• Sprint: http://support.sprint.com/support/service/category/Parental_controls-Parental_controls

 

GENERAL MOBILE SOFTWARE WITH PARENTAL CONTROLS:• Phone Sheriff: http://www.phonesheriff.com• MobiStealth: http://www.mobistealth.com/parental-control-spy-software.php• My Mobile Watch Dog: http://www.mymobilewatchdog.com/default.shtml

PC PARENTAL CONTROL SOFTWARE:

• Net Nanny: http://www.netnanny.com• Safe Eyes: http://internetsafety.com• Cybersitter: http://www.solidoak.com

Product Reviews• http://cell-phone-parental-control-software-review.toptenreviews.com/• http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/