Description
How can we empower parents to guide their children's safe and responsible use of technology? What practical resources can educators share to strengthen digital citizenship at home? Research shows that while parents often assume their children navigate online spaces safely, many remain unaware of hidden risks such as unsafe apps, cyberbullying, and predatory behavior. Building strong school-home partnerships to teach digital citizenship can significantly reduce online dangers and increase student safety. Join Michelle Cheasty for this eye-opening session as she shares effective ways to engage parents in digital citizenship conversations. Explore practical resources to support families, learn how to build a parental digital citizenship program, and discover strategies to boost attendance and engagement. Dive into the apps and platforms parents need to monitor and gain actionable talking points to empower families in keeping their children safe online. Michelle's expertise in digital safety will equip you with confidence and strategies to build strong home-school partnerships that foster responsible, vigilant digital use for every student.
Objectives
Identify common online risks and unsafe apps that parents should know about. Explain the importance of parental involvement in teaching digital citizenship. Implement strategies to create and promote a parental digital citizenship program. Examine current school-home communication practices for gaps in digital safety education. Assess digital citizenship resources for relevance and effectiveness when shared with parents. Design a plan to engage parents in digital citizenship education to foster safer online practices.
