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2015-2016 Wrap Up
Students need to know that their devices will be reset over the summer and updated for the 2016-2017 school year. Therefore, students must take the necessary steps to ensure that they don't lose any important documents or files. Seniors also need to be aware that their school Google accounts will be deleted shortly after they graduate. Therefore, they also need to take the necessary steps to transfer anything they don't want to lose to personal accounts.
To learn more about the steps that students need to take to prepare them for turning in their devices, click HERE for a breakdown of process.
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Talking Points for YouTube
Who do you think are the most influential celebrities among teens today? If you immediately start thinking of actors, musicians, or professional athletes, you might be surprised to find out the correct answer. According to a recent survey, the top 5 celebrities as chosen by teens are all on YouTube. Whether kids are using it for learning or entertainment, it is safe to say that people are spending a lot of time on YouTube these days. Just like any tool, there is some great content on YouTube, but there are also some things to be aware of.
The team at Common Sense Media has done a great job of giving you some basic information about YouTube and some discussion topics you may want to talk about with your family. You can find a review about YouTube form Common Sense Media HERE. You can also learn more about the YouTube Kids app, a subdivision of YouTube that is geared towards younger viewers, HERE. Litchfield Public School students also have access to cleansearchvideo.com which filters out videos that are not appropriate for students.
Remember, anybody has the ability to be a YouTuber, so be sure to also discuss the issues surrounding content creation and sharing with our family. Maybe you kids would like to start a YouTube channel and need some guidance in following acceptable use policies. Or, maybe they are already YouTubers. It is never too late to start the conversation.