Empathize with the Pressure to Overshare Tweens and teens might feel pushed into sharing a sexy photo for different reasons: a dare, fear of damaging a relationship, or just because "everyone else is doing it." But this one is nonnegotiable. Tell them that you understand how bad it can feel to disappoint a friend. Then help them imagine how much worse it would feel if a private picture were shared with their whole school.
almost 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Empathize with the pressure to overshare
Olympia Middle School was named a Horizon School to Watch! Check out the story here: https://bit.ly/3uY7GIG
almost 3 years ago, Grace Castleman
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My Social Media Life Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv6 For most middle schoolers, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help your kids navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media. In this video, kids hear what other teens have to say about using social media to connect with friends, consider the complications and distractions that can happen, and think critically about how social media affects their own relationships.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
My Social Media Life
Learn About Their Worlds Teens have unique communication styles, especially online. As much as possible, keep an eye on what they're saying and doing online to understand the norm in their worlds. Don't police everything they say, but keep an ear out for aggressive trash-talking, hate speech, rude images, or anything hurtful. If you see stuff that crosses the line, speak up. Kids need to understand that their words have consequences.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Learn about their worlds
The Olympia Middle School 6th Grade Team and Administration are visiting each Oly Elementary building to introduce themselves to the current 5th grade students. This is a great opportunity for students to meet the 6th grade teachers, Administrators, and ask important questions about what to expect at OMS next year.
about 3 years ago, Alyssa Jones
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Chatting Safely Online Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv3 Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? Help students consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online. Students hear from teens about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves differently (or even anonymously) to others online, and consider what it means to "be yourself" in digital spaces. Video Lesson Activity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UOkBAabgQthEAxHAMmu_H_7ZE6pHXeNEqrS7nDi-hCs/edit
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Chatting Safely Online
Civil Discourse Online When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common ground and deeper understanding. Teach your children to keep disagreements civil so their ideas will be heard and so they can advocate for positive change. In this video, you will hear from Cameron Kasky, Parkland school shooting survivor and March for Our Lives activist, on what he learned about civil discourse online and how to foster common ground with others, even in disagreement. Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv7 Video Discussion Activity: bit.ly/olyRCda2
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Civil Discourse Online
**Give Them the Right Words** Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Give them the right words
**Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online** So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online. - Give them the right words. - Learn about their worlds. - Empathize with the pressure to overshare. - Develop their instincts.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tips
Article Link: bit.ly/olyDSA5 Help keep your kids' online experiences positive and productive by learning the truth (and ignoring the rumors) about what really makes them safe.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Facts and Myths
Article Link: bit.ly/olyDSA4 We might not want to think about our kids dealing with creepy people online. But for many parents, it's the scariest thing about our kids' digital lives. Use this script to kick off a conversation with your kid.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Online Predators
Article Link: bit.ly/olyDSA3 Do you need parental controls? What are the options? Do they really work? Here's everything you need to know about the wide array of parental control solutions, from OS settings to monitoring apps to network hardware.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Parental Controls
Video: bit.ly/olyDSv2 Today's kids​ spend lots of time posting and sharing information online. ​Learn five surefire ways to protect their ​privacy.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
5 Ways to Protect Privacy
Video: bit.ly/olyDSv1 Kids love YouTube. Whether they're watching funny videos, learning cool stuff, or uploading their own creations, they can stay busy on the popular channel. But not everything about YouTube is fun and games. Discover five ways to make YouTube safer for kids.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Safer YouTube
The cancelled track practice for today, referred to in the previous post, is middle school track. Middle School track practice is cancelled for today.
about 3 years ago, MIKE CASTLEMAN
Family Tip 4: Understand how tech companies make money. Along with your tween and teen, research how social media platforms and apps/games get paid. Do they sell ads? Do they sell kids' data? What steps can you take to limit the data you share while still using the platforms?
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tip 4
Family Activity: bit.ly/olyDSfa1 Evaluate some sample passwords, and then create some strong passwords with your family.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Strong Passwords
Family Tip 3: Discuss online scams, clickbait, and "special offers". Share experiences of being targeted for a scam. Have either of you ever received a fishy email or text? Discuss the telltale signs of a hoax, including poor grammar, misspellings, and Photoshopped images.
about 3 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tip 3
The 6th grade celebrated National Pi Day which recognizes the mathematical constant π. This symbol, most commonly recognized as 3.14, is celebrated every year on March 14th. The team celebrated this day with various Pi-themed activities including measuring circles, an escape room, scavenger hunt, and writing activities. And of course you can't celebrate a day of Pi(e) without eating pie and pie-ing a couple beloved teachers in the face! Thanks for making learning interesting, 6th grade team!
about 3 years ago, Alyssa Jones
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