Parenting the Tech Generation
Resources from AACPS Instructional Technology
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Parenting a child in the 21st century brings new challenges, many of them surrounding the use of technology. The AACPS Office of Instructional Technology has compiled this list of resources to help navigate parenting in the digital age.
The 21st Century Learner
- Children and Media- Tips and strategies for raising children in a digital age; From PBS Parents
- Common Sense Media- Reviews and age ratings for digital media by parents and educators
- A Parent's Guide to 21st Century Learning- From Edutopia
- Parent Partnership - From Edutopia
Digital Citizenship and Copyright
- Responsible, Safe Internet Use- Resources from AACPS
- THINK before Posting- Poster to help guide students when posting to social media sites.
- Should I Post This Picture?- Flow chart to help students make good decisions when posting pictures to social media sites.
- Copyright Guidelines- From AACPS
Homework Help
- AACPS Online Databases (Ask your school's media specialist for passwords)
- Anne Arundel County Public Library Research and Learn Center-Search databases, chat live with a librarian, find resources by topic, and more
- Discovery Education Family Resources- Homework help, motivation strategies, contests, etc
- Multimedia Resources- Resources for videos, photos, and audio clips that can be used for educational purposes
Additional Resources
- MSDE Blackboard- Parent Resources- Information on the Common Core for parents
- AACPS Parents and Community Blackboard
AACPS Office of Instructional Technology
Anne Arundel County Public School's Office of Instructional Technology supports student achievement through the integration of rich technology resources into curriculum and instruction.
Website: http://www.aacps.org/instructionaltech/
Twitter: @aacpsoit