October 14th-18th is Digital Citizenship Week
This is a time to promote a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and tech use among young people. To celebrate, the library is beginning a Digital Citizenship Challenge through Typing Club for students in 1st-5th grade. Look for information in Monday folders to join in!
Tips for Parents Raising Digital Citizens
Talk with your children about online safety and manners, and listen to their concerns.
Review online activity including mobile apps, texting, posting, and contact lists.
Use everyday opportunities – such as TV shows, movies, news stories – to discuss appropriate online behaviors and consequences of inappropriate activity.
Stay up-to-date and informed with new technologies, up and-coming apps/games, and privacy policies.
Avoid oversharing about your children. As parents, we are creating online reputations for our children before they have a say in creating them themselves with their own social media accounts.
Use your own online behavior as a role model for your family, colleagues, and friends.