Safe and Empowered Digital Parenting Safe And Empowered

Safe and Empowered Digital Parenting #Safe. And. Empowered

This event is being supported by Education Scotland’s Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Grants Programme through the Scottish Government STEM Education and Training Strategy. For Scotland’s Learners, with Scotland’s Educators

Agenda Children know more about technology than grownups Children should spend less time on screens Children don’t take online safety seriously enough #Safe. And. Empowered

You. Tube Instagram Whats. App Quiz Snapchat Tik. Tok Alexa Roblox Houseparty #Safe. And. Empowered

What do you think? Children know more about technology than grownups do #Safe. And. Empowered

But do children have the skills they need for school or work? Children might know how to play games online, or use apps. Parents might not have these skills & don’t know where to start. What about life skills online – finding information, making sound decisions, managing relationships…. ? Digital parenting is about parenting. Don’t let a lack of confidence stop you from helping your child online. #Safe. And. Empowered

What do you think? Children should spend less time on screens #Safe. And. Empowered

What do you think? Children don’t take online safety seriously enough #Safe. And. Empowered

Lots of rules Parents do not follow their own rules Scaremongering If something goes wrong, how will my parents react? Socialising, playing, learning new skills, homework Being followed or spied upon #Safe. And. Empowered

At school Our approach How to engage with us #Safe. And. Empowered

Empowered Digital Parenting Parental controls can provide a safety net for younger children Older children need your guidance to become responsible and ethical digital citizens. From panic to empowering Agree as a family how to use technology positively and safely. Have a daily conversation about how you’ve all used digital today. Children learn from your actions, not your words Share, play, learn and socialise online together. Be the digital role model they need. #Safe. And. Empowered

www. saferinternet. org. uk

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Safe and Empowered Digital Parenting #Safe. And. Empowered