Jontracation
Internet Find of the Week - April 8, 2013
Hello 2013!
For the past few weeks, Mr. Dirksen and I have been hosting a series of parent meetings. The purpose of these meetings has been to educate and equip our parents to better manage the technology that their children are already using.
Wow, that's a huge topic. Only 18 people came to our first meeting. But those 18 asked us to repeat the meeting so they could invite their friends. At our second meeting, we had a presentation by U.S. Federal Marshall Dan Phillips. He explained social media from a law enforcement perspective. What he shared was shocking. Our third meeting was a packed house!
These meetings have consumed my time. The information, however, is valuable to you as a parent and as a teacher. Our students are using technology and especially social media. If you use Facebook or other social media sites, are you familiar with the privacy settings? If you aren't, you need to know everything you can to protect your privacy online.
Previous Jontracations
Jontracation - January 14, 2013 - Click here
Jontracation - December 18, 2012 - Click here
Jontracation - December 3, 2013 - Click here
Jontracation - November 26, 2012 - Click here
Jontracation - November 12, 2012 - Click here
Jontracation - November 5, 2012 - Click hereJontracation - October 31, 2012 - Click here
SMART Board Update -- Click here
iPad Update - December 18, 2012 - Click here
iPad Update - December 3, 2012 - Click here
Parent Meeting Materials
If you want additional tools and resources that will help you better manage the technology your students are already using, click on the link below. Learn about the rating system the iTunes store uses for apps. Learn how to set restrictions on your various iDevices. Look at privacy settings in various social media sites.
Internet Safety Materials -- Click Here