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? What tipped you off? Discuss the telltale signs of a hoax, including poor grammar, misspellings, Photoshopped images, and close-but-not-exact company logos. And don't forget quizzes and tantalizing pop-ups, which can disguise shady privacy practices.
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tips
Real-World Reasons Parents Should Care About Kids and Online Privacy If you don't want to have the bejesus scared out of you, don't talk to an expert on kids' online privacy. If you knew what was really out there -- online predators, identity thieves, data miners -- you'd lock up the internet and throw away the key. The truth is, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The internet is so woven into our lives, we need to be aware of the worst-case scenarios that can strike when we're unprepared. Check out this article for a few of those scary things that can and do happen. But with some eyes and ears to the ground, they are totally preventable. bit.ly/olyDSA2
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Real World Reasons to Care About Security
Family Tip 2: *Read the fine print* Find the privacy policy of your kid's favorite app and read it together. Is it clear or complicated? Can you tell what information the company collects and what they do with it? Are they selling it? Storing it? Keeping it safe?
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tips
| The Bare Minimum You Should Do to Protect Your Family's Data | If you're not ready to #deletefacebook, here are 13 simple things you and your kids can do on your social accounts, phones, and devices to keep data safe. Article by Caroline Knorr bit.ly/olyDSA1
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Data Protection
Family Tip 1: *Use privacy settings* Sit down with tweens and teens to show the privacy settings you use on your apps and devices. Talk about why you keep certain information private or limited to a small group. Ask them what information they feel comfortable sharing and why.
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tips
Ms. Brown’s OMS Robotics Class is trying out the Poof Books technique teachers learned from our Institute speaker Greg Wolcott along with literature they’ve read from him this year. She even made a “Bucket O’ Poofs” to collect students’ work at the end of class! #ChallengeIsInteresting
almost 4 years ago, Alyssa Jones
Ms. Brown’s OMS Robotics Class is trying out the Poof Books technique teachers learned from our Institute speaker Greg Wolcott along with literature they’ve read from him this year. She even made a “Bucket O’ Poofs” to collect students’ work at the end of class! #ChallengeIsInteresting
8th Grade Boys in a thrilling win 45-43 over Pekin Broadmoor!
almost 4 years ago, Jackie Litwiller
7th Grade 🏐 wins the first regional game in 2 sets over Heyworth!
almost 4 years ago, Jackie Litwiller
Common Sense Media has an extensive Q&A section regarding online security & privacy. We encourage families to explore these topics, which are even broken down by age group! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Security Q&A
Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games; these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online. But when sharing goes beyond friends and family, it can be risky. Watch this video for five simple Internet safety rules for kids: bit.ly/OlySPV1
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
5 Safety Tips for Kids
Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV3 Chatting online can feel just like talking to someone in person, but it's actually quite different. It's all because of something called the "online disinhibition effect," which makes us more likely to share/communicate differently than if in person.
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Disinhibition
Family Tip 6: Review worst-case steps. Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact information.
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tips
Resources: bit.ly/OlyCBR1 There are A LOT of "social media" sites out there. You know about Twitter & Facebook, but what about Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, Sarahah, or Discord? Educate yourself with this list of short explanation videos from Common Sense media!
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
What is?
Final score 34-15 8th grade 🏀 Spartans pick the the home win!
almost 4 years ago, Jackie Litwiller
26-13 halftime score of the 8th Grade Boys 🏀 game vs. Dee Mack
almost 4 years ago, Jackie Litwiller
7th Grade Boys 🏀 over Dee Mack
almost 4 years ago, Jackie Litwiller
7th Grade Boys 🏀 over Dee Mack
7th Grade Boys 🏀 up at halftime 22-20 over Dee Mack.
almost 4 years ago, Jackie Litwiller
Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV4 For kids, miscommunication is a common occurrence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in person. So how do we help kids avoid the pitfalls of digital drama? Hear it from the source!
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Digital Drama
Edmentum Email Mistake: If you received an email with the subject, "Register for Edmentum Sensei for Families" you can safely ignore it. This was sent accidentally. Sorry for the confusion. Have a nice weekend!
almost 4 years ago, Sean Mullins
Family Tip 5: Take breaks. Notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama? Help them take a break. They may determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they might need some help setting limits. Putting devices to bed at a specific time can help kids recharge.
almost 4 years ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tips