Tech Bytes

This week, Common Sense Media is focusing on Social Media Trends that may be impacting the classroom.

Top media trend: Andrew Tate
Read more about what you need to know, why it matters, and what you can do in THIS ARTICLE.

Other trends

• Surgeon general says 13 is too soon for social media

• This lesson for 11th grade addresses this very question. And for younger kids, consider using the questions to open a discussion, and explore the list of sources if you want to dig into the data.
• ChatGPT and AI
• ChatGPT continues to make headlines, primarily because people keep discovering new things to do with it, and it's opened a larger conversation about AI. Our recent newsletter covered it, this article has some info and ideas for you, and you can pass along this article to families.

As we get closer to new devices being deployed at your site, please follow the checklist below to be sure you are prepared. Failure to complete everything on this list will result in a delay in receiving your device.

• Backup and move all files before the techs arrive in your classroom to replace your device.

• How to upload files and folders to Google Drive

• Files you can store in Google Drive

• How to organize your files in Google Drive

• Clear off your desk to make space for your new device, monitor, docking station, keyboard, and mouse.

• Make sure you know your login credentials (email address and login password)

• Have old devices ready to be picked up and let the technicians know where they are when they arrive. This includes Chromebooks, Lenovos, desktop computers, and any other old laptops that are more than two years old.