Social School 101 » Social Media Education Blog http://www.socialschool101.com/site Social Media and Digital Education For Ages 2 to 102! Get started today! Sun, 05 Jul 2015 21:00:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Summer Reading List For Families http://www.socialschool101.com/site/summer-reading-list-for-families/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/summer-reading-list-for-families/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2015 21:00:06 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/?p=3703    Social School 101 has collected even more books to add to the  summer reading list for families. Our latest selections are filled with fabulous ideas on how to turn those long summer days into exciting moments meant to be shared. We have some wonderful solutions to that age old statement you have heard many times…

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Family Summer Reading List

   Social School 101 has collected even more books to add to the  summer reading list for families. Our latest selections are filled with fabulous ideas on how to turn those long summer days into exciting moments meant to be shared. We have some wonderful solutions to that age old statement you have heard many times before, “I am bored, I have nothing to do all day.”  Now, is the time to start your list of summer activities and we have some great recommendations.

     This month in our summer reading list for families we have four you can choose from. Last month we shared four of our favorites to give your summer a jumpstart. You can review them here. We just had one problem when we started our search for ideas. We could not limit our favorites to just a handful. Lucky you! We found an abundance of books written by talented parents just waiting to share their great ideas.

Summer Reading List

Fifteen Minutes Outside is filled with ideas to create quality time outside away from digital devices. It includes ideas organized by monthly chapters.

Family Reading Night  allows parents to start a new tradition and instill a love of reading. Wouldn’t it be great if more families started doing this?

The Creative Family is a small little book with fun crafts and ways to incorporate creativity into your family.

Family Fun Night is the alternative to television that you have been searching for. You will find fun ideas to try, projects, and games.

     We have shared our favorites for our second summer reading list. Do you have any you would like to add to the list?

 

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10 Facts About Cyber Bullying http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-facts-about-cyber-bullying/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-facts-about-cyber-bullying/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2015 19:00:11 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=6010 10 Facts About Cyber Bullying Cyber bullying is a result of any online threats, intimidation, offensive language, continued harassment, or sexual exploitations aimed at your child. Here are some suggestions to follow if a cyber bullying incident occurs with your child. 8 Steps To Prevent Cyber Bullying Before an incident, talk with your children about…

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10 Cyber Bullying Facts

10 Facts About Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying is a result of any online threats, intimidation, offensive language, continued harassment, or sexual exploitations aimed at your child. Here are some suggestions to follow if a cyber bullying incident occurs with your child.

8 Steps To Prevent Cyber Bullying

  1. Before an incident, talk with your children about specific people they should tell if someone makes them feel uncomfortable online. It could be a parent, teacher, or coach. The important thing is they know they should notify someone right away. Talking about it ahead of time gives your child a plan to implement.
  2. Tell your child not to engage in a hateful online debate. Many times others are trying to lure a victim into a flame war.
  3. Watch your child or teen for noticeable signs of distress. If their behavior changes or they do not want to go to school, you should be asking why.
  4. Keep records. If the cyber bullying occurs over the phone, then make a recording if possible. Log the time of day and how many times your child is being contacted.
  5. If the threats occur online, take a screen shot. Print off all evidence.
  6. Request a meeting with your child’s teacher and school administrator. Both should be present and be aware of the situation in the event it is occurring at school.
  7. Many times schools will not get involved if the cyber bullying is not happening on school grounds. If that is the case go immediately to your local law officials in your area and register your complaint. Take all evidence as proof.
  8. Consider contacting a lawyer if you feel you need to know your rights or if your child is not getting protection.

Our children need to be protected from bullies. If you have a cyber bullying incident, then do not hesitate to take action to prevent it. For further information view the article Cyber bullying How To Deal With It .

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Apps To Monitor & Prevent Cyber Bullying http://www.socialschool101.com/site/7-apps-to-monitor-cyber-bullying/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/7-apps-to-monitor-cyber-bullying/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:00:24 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/?p=2555   Cyber bullying is one area all parents are concerned about. We would like to share several great apps that you should know about. Here are a few questions for you to think about: Would you monitor your child to prevent cyber bullying if you had the opportunity? Are you worried that they are vulnerable?…

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Prevent Cyberbullying

  Cyber bullying is one area all parents are concerned about. We would like to share several great apps that you should know about. Here are a few questions for you to think about:

Would you monitor your child to prevent cyber bullying if you had the opportunity? Are you worried that they are vulnerable? Many parents have these same fears.  It is estimated that every seven minutes a child is bullied.  Almost 60% of children admit to not telling their parents or another adult when they were threated online. How do we protect our children from cyber bullying when they are afraid to let us know they are being harassed?

     We have a list of seven apps for you to consider. These apps allow you to monitor your child’s texts, emails, social accounts like Facebook and Twitter, and smartphones. Some charge a monthly fee. Each provides a variety of services. Find one that you are comfortable using. I think these offer a preventative measure that allows parents to help their child before things get out of hand.

Cyber Bullying Apps Parents Should Know:

1.    Bully Block This app allows a child to report, block, or record a bully. It can capture inappropriate emails, which can be used as evidence. This evidence can be given to school authorities or a Human Resources department if someone is being harassed in the workplace.

2.    Find Help on Facebook Add a bookmark on your child’s Facebook account under the title “Find Help.” This gives you and your child instant help by providing phone numbers and links when an urgent problem needs to be reported.

3.   Go Go Stat This app allows you to try it for free. It will monitor activity on your child’s Facebook account.

4.   Safety Web This allows you the ability to track and monitor texts and instant messages. In addition to monitoring cellphones, they also patrol Facebook, My Space, and Twitter.

5.   Social Shield They offer a free program and a paid service. This app searches social networks looking for alerts. They monitor inappropriate language, drugs, sex, violence, and the addition of suspicious contacts/friends. It also searches photos that have been posted about your child.

6.   U Know Kids this app monitors Facebook, My Space, Twitter, and Instagram. They also monitor all mobile phones: Android, iPhone, and Blackberry.

7.   Mobicip  this parental control app allows parents to set up anInternet filter that can monitor the computer or smartphone.

8.   Net Nanny This is not an app but a software package that you purchase. It protects against pornography, cyber bullying, and online predators. It monitors your child’s social networks and instant messages.

     We all need to work together to protect our children. Please share this list with other parents as one more step in trying to prevent cyber bullying.

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Summer Vacation: The Summer Book List http://www.socialschool101.com/site/summer-vacation/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/summer-vacation/#comments Sun, 24 May 2015 10:00:13 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/?p=3460 Our Top Picks For Summer Vacation      Social School 101 has a great summer book list full of creative ideas to keep kids entertained on their summer vacation. We have created our featured reading list of  top picks for summer vacation to get you started on the months and days to come.    …

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Summer Vacation Book Recommendations

Our Top Picks For Summer Vacation

     Social School 101 has a great summer book list full of creative ideas to keep kids entertained on their summer vacation. We have created our featured reading list of  top picks for summer vacation to get you started on the months and days to come.

    Are you wondering how you will keep the kids entertained all summer? If you are trying to avoid countless hours spent in front of digital screens or the television, we have some great suggestions. It is time to start planning ahead for activities to keep kids entertained during the summer vacation season. With busy Moms and Dads in mind, we have a selection of books offering great tips.

     Summer vacation can be a time to create rich memories and also develop new interests. These books will spark some ideas so you can begin to plan the best summer vacation ever. We had a difficult time deciding on our favorite.  In fact, we will be offering more selections for summer vacation in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned for more great reads. We think you have a hard time picking a favorite!

    Wishing you a wonderful summer vacation season to come!

All the selections can be found on Amazon.

1. The Family Manager’s Guide To Summer Survival

2. The Staycation Jar

3. Places That Change Your Child’s Life

4. The Ten Best Of Everything For Families Travelers

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10 Mistakes Kids Make On Social Media http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-mistakes-kids-make-on-social-media/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-mistakes-kids-make-on-social-media/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:30:34 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5969 Social School 101 created an essential free ebook, 10 Dangerous Mistakes Kids Make On Social Media, to help protect children online and also to create confident Digital Parents. It is just one of the many social media education tools we offer and you can find it here. Digital Parenting is essential to protect your children…

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Social School 101 created an essential free ebook, 10 Dangerous Mistakes Kids Make On Social Media, to help protect children online and also to create confident Digital Parents. It is just one of the many social media education tools we offer and you can find it here. Digital Parenting is essential to protect your children online. You cannot always be there looking over their shoulder but you can begin to add guidelines if you know what your children and teens should avoid doing online.

Your children will never remember a time without the Internet, digital devices, cell phones, or apps. It is easy to see why so many parents feel their children know more about technology than they do. Parents need to take action and learn digital skills to better engage with their children and feel confident about keeping their children safe online. Until now, many parents have been reluctant to learn, do not know where to find answers, or just feel that the digital world has passed them by. This is your opportunity to become confident and informed about technology with the 10 Dangerous Mistakes Kids Make On Social Media.

At first glance social media looks very exciting to children. It is filled with new places and people. It can be  private or it can be public. It can easily be all consuming unless boundaries are established. Social media has many different venues: Face Time, Skype, Facebook, Kik, Instagram, and Twitter just to name a few.  With all these different platforms comes different rules for engagement and many times kids and teens do not understand the potential dangers of engaging on social media and different platforms.

Digital Parenting Essentials

The Internet has made it possible for children, tweens, and teens to:

  • Meet strangers and predators online and offline

  • Be exposed to online pornography

  • Be bullied to the point of suicide

  • Send sexually explicit photos of themselves or others

  • Make dangerous mistakes like sharing their location and

    advertising it to a global community

  • Ruin their reputation online before they have ever have a chance

    to be a teenager, go to college, or get a job

Remember that this is a free ebook. Be sure and share this informative guide with other parents, friends, and co-workers. We all need to join together to keep our kids safe online. Our goal at Social School 101 is to create confident and empowered Digital Parents by providing simplified solutions and products.
Our goal is to broaden, expand, elevate, and increase digital literacy. We believe every parent can make a difference.

10 Dangerous Mistakes Kids Make on Social Media

If your children know more about technology than you do, it is time for you to make the change and become a Digital Parent. Discover articles, educational tools and much more at Social School 101 and get started today! Here are a few more articles you may want to view:

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Do You Still Think Social Media Is A Fad? http://www.socialschool101.com/site/is-social-media-a-fad-or-a-revolution/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/is-social-media-a-fad-or-a-revolution/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2015 21:00:11 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5956 Think back and try to remember if you  were one of the people that thought social media was a fad? Do you remember when Facebook launched onto the scene a decade ago? Did you join the social site or think it would disappear once the new wore off? Did you predict that LinkedIn would be…

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Think back and try to remember if you  were one of the people that thought social media was a fad? Do you remember when Facebook launched onto the scene a decade ago? Did you join the social site or think it would disappear once the new wore off? Did you predict that LinkedIn would be the go to source for companies to use as a recruiting tool? Were you an early adopter on Instagram or Snapchat? Were you a trendsetter and realized that social media would revolutionize our daily lives or did you disregard the hype and resist early adoption thinking social media was a mere fad that would quickly disappear?

Regardless of what your predictions were a decade ago, social media is more mainstream than ever. Here are a few startling facts:

Social Media Is A Fad?

1. Over 700 billion minutes are spent on Facebook each month. This does not include the number of minutes spent on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube etc.

2. The fastest growing segment on Facebook is no longer college age students but instead females ages 55-65.

If you are feeling left out of the revolution you can search our store for products that will quickly integrate you to the ever changing world of social media.

Still think Social Media is a Fad?

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Top Pick! Social Media Dictionary http://www.socialschool101.com/site/top-pick-social-media-dictionary/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/top-pick-social-media-dictionary/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2015 20:00:06 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5945 Digital literacy has never been so essential for modern communication. Digital communication is the new global language and it is requiring everyone to become fluent in online communication language. The Internet and social media have created an entirely new vocabulary. It is a digital evolution that is multiplying our Internet vocabulary at hyper-speed. No one…

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Digital literacy has never been so essential for modern communication. Digital communication is the new global language and it is requiring everyone to become fluent in online communication language. The Internet and social media have created an entirely new vocabulary. It is a digital evolution that is multiplying our Internet vocabulary at hyper-speed. No one seems to be addressing the fact that we live in the Digital Age without resources to gain digital knowledge. The solution is the Social Media Dictionary A Modern Guide To Social Media, Texting, And Digital Communication. It is the first dictionary created exclusively for social media and online communication.

Everyone is online but many times they do not fully understand the conversation. Consider that there are over 2.4 billion global users online and the numbers continue to grow. The number of digital devices: smartphones, digital tablets, computers, now exceeds the number of people living on the planet. The Internet never sleeps. As connectivity expands further around the globe and more users are brought online to engage, the online vocabulary will continue to be invented at a faster rate throughout the world. It is essential to increase digital literacy skills to improve our schools, communities, and workforce.

Top Pick Selection For Social Media Communication

Social Media Dictionary is a comprehensive go-to reference guide with over 2,000 of the latest trending definitions. It also contains complete lists of Twitter abbreviations, Instagram hashtags, acronyms for texting, and emoticons, all assembled into one resource. It is available online at Amazon.com. Karen Foreman, the Founder of Social School 101 stated, “it is essential to increase digital literacy skills to improve our schools, communities, and workforce. The digital world is not slowing down. You need to speed up!”

Social School 101 is a social media education company that provides online education for ages 2 to 102. The company was founded with the purpose to broaden, expand, elevate, and increase digital literacy. They created the first documentary to educated parents: A Parent’s Guide To Social Media: Ages 3-8 . They continue their digital literacy campaign with the release of:

Social Media Dictionary a Modern Guide To Social Media, Texting, And Digital Communication.

 

 

 

 

 

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Digital Teens: What Are They Doing Online? http://www.socialschool101.com/site/digital-teens-what-are-they-doing-online/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/digital-teens-what-are-they-doing-online/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:00:32 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/?p=3687      It is an established fact that digital teens are fluent with technology. They use their devices to stay connected at the touch of a screen. Many parents and teachers wonder what their digital teens are doing online. How are they using their devices and which do they prefer? It is important to understand…

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     It is an established fact that digital teens are fluent with technology. They use their devices to stay connected at the touch of a screen. Many parents and teachers wonder what their digital teens are doing online. How are they using their devices and which do they prefer? It is important to understand how teens communicate with technology. They are the next generation that will enter the workforce. Will the way digital teens use technology coincide with the way future employers use devices to access information?

     The Pew Research Center conducted an investigation to learn more about digital teens.  Knowing that the online world is available to teens in many forms: chat rooms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Kik, and Tumblr, just to name a few, they wanted to know how they were accessing the Internet.They surveyed 800 teens and their parents. This is what their survey revealed:

 6 Facts About Digital Teens 

  • 25% of digital teens primarily use their cellphones to access the Internet. Surprisingly, only 15% of adults use their cellphones for Internet purposes. Teens are relying on their phones to access information more than their parents.
  •  One third of older girls, ages 14-17, are “cell-mostly” Internet users compared to only one fourth of the boys.
  • Almost 75% of digital teens between the ages of 12-17 access the Internet on tablets, mobile devices, and cellphones.
  • Over 90% have computer access at home.
  • Almost 80% have a cellphone.
  • 47% of digital teens have smartphones.

     Knowing that digital teens rely heavily on the Internet, it is important for parents, schools, and their future employers to realize that they are the next generation to enter the workforce. Their expectations will be that companies, employers, and co-workers are using mobile devices to gain information. The question is, “are we prepared to meet their expectations?”

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Smartphone Safety http://www.socialschool101.com/site/smartphone-safety/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/smartphone-safety/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:00:50 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5926 How often do you think about smartphone safety? If you are like most people probably never. We obsess over hard to decipher passwords that will prove difficult for hackers but at the same time we fear we will never be able to remember them because they are so complicated. We see headlines about credit card security…

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What Does your IPhone know About You, Profile of a Smartphone

How often do you think about smartphone safety? If you are like most people probably never. We obsess over hard to decipher passwords that will prove difficult for hackers but at the same time we fear we will never be able to remember them because they are so complicated. We see headlines about credit card security breeches. We cringe every time a major retailer has been hacked knowing that we have shopped at those stores and our information is possibly in the hands of cyber criminals. We think about online safety, obsess over social media identity leaks or compromising posts, worry about our digital footprints, but when it comes to smartphone safety we rarely give it a passing thought.

Smartphones currently outnumber traditional mobile phones. Over 56% of Americans adults have smartphones. This statistics does not include the number of people under the age of 21 who own smartphones.  Our smartphones travel with us  wherever we go and we feel immense panic if our batteries get is the red zone indicating low battery life. Probably the biggest trepidation we have is we discover that we accidentally left our smartphone at home and feel either extremely vulnerable that we will need it in an emergency situation or we fixate that we have missed something really important since we cannot check our phone to see incoming messages.

Considering that we rarely feel anxiety over smartphone safety, here are some things you may have overlooked. We all just assume that our smartphones are the one place we are not vulnerable. We never imagine that criminals, hackers, or cyber snoops would want access to our financial online banking data, our location, contacts, stored photos, who you call, and what you search for on your smartphone. Thinking that it might be good time to put some safety measures in place, here is a quick list of tips.

5 Smartphone Safety Tips

1. Manage your location settings. You may giving away info on apps, social media accounts, and GPS tracking features. You can control your location settings.

2. Password protect your phone, set up a screen lock or make sure you can track your phone (Find My iPhone) in the event it is stolen.

3.You loose control over your privacy every time you install apps without checking the permissions screen.

4. Keep your smartphone software up to date.

5. Your phone contains information that is personal to you. Don’t leave your phone exposed in public or susceptible to theft. Your info or photos may be stolen and used as blackmail.

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10 Internet Safety Tips For Pre-Teens http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-internet-safety-tips-pre-teens/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-internet-safety-tips-pre-teens/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:00:40 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5895 Now we are going to look at pre-teens or children between the ages of 9-12 roughly. We have created 10 internet safety tips for pre-teens knowing they have expectations and challenges that are different from young children and older teens teens. Pre-teens have one foot in childhood and the next foot is stretching to be…

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Internet Safety Tips for Pre-Teens
Now we are going to look at pre-teens or children between the ages of 9-12 roughly. We have created 10 internet safety tips for pre-teens knowing they have expectations and challenges that are different from young children and older teens teens. Pre-teens have one foot in childhood and the next foot is stretching to be a teenager. They are in-between so they constantly switch back and forth. They all want cellphones and to be on Facebook yet many times they find themselves in situations where they are  just not mature enough or do not have the experience to make the right decisions in social situations. This list of internet safety tips was designed with pre-teens in mind.

Children did not create cell phones, computers, or digital tablets. Technology was designed by adults for adults not for children. That is why there is a law requiring children to be 13 to obtain an account. Technology is a tool yet many pre-teens view it as a fun way to spend time not realizing the consequences. This is the age when pre-teens begin to experiment using social media. Just like riding a bike, learning multiplication, or learning a new sport, they need guidance and supervision. They need someone to show them how to use social media. That is where you can provide guidance. If you keep this list of 10 internet safety tips for pre-teens visible it will serve as a reminder about what they should do when they are in doubt.

Below you will find the steps for keeping your children safe while using social platforms. They apply to all platforms: Facebook, Twitter, tumblr, Instagram. These suggestions will help you monitor your children and provide guidance.

 

10 Safety Tips For Using Social Media

 

  1. Participate in signing up for an account. Children do not experience with filling out questionnaires. This is one of the many places where they give away too much information. Every social platform wants as much of your child’s information that they are willing to give them. Social sites, like Facebook, will ask for your child’s phone number but do you think Facebook is going to call you? No. Children should never, ever, give their phone number over the Internet. This is why you need to help them sign up for an account.

 

  1. Use parental controls Before you leave the mobile phone store ask them to show you where the parental controls are. I also recommend monitoring software that will send you an alert about profanity, sexting, or new friends your child may not know. It cost between 5-10 a month.

 

  1. Keep your child’s profile set to private Check this often to make sure your child has not switched this to public. This is one of the ways strangers find your children online.

 

  1. Do not allow a webcam Children are vulnerable and webcams make it possible for private conversations in chat rooms, sexting, talks with strangers, and children can become overly concerned about their social appearance on the camera. Webcams are not for children.

 

  1. Friend your child on every platform Make sure you join everything they join. Ask them to show you how to use it if you do not know.

 

  1. Tell your child you will be monitoring their activities If your children know you are going to be watching they are going to think twice about what they do online. It’s okay to be a “peeping parent.”

 

  1. Apps cannot be used without your approval This is another way children give away information and run up big bills when making in-app purchases.

 

  1. Turn off tagging and geo location If the geo-location is turned on, your child can be located within 39 inches of where they are standing. Predators have software that helps them locate people in photos.

 

  1. Stay positive everyone can see your wall Teach your children the golden rule of posting. “Post about others the way you would want to be posted about.” Remind them the Internet is for positive exchange of ideas.

 

     10. Every entry is a permanent record so avoid digital dirt Every one of us leaves   information about ourselves online. We do it on security cameras, photos, medical records, airline reservations, and online purchases. Everything we write on the blogs, websites, Facebook, or emails leaves a permanent trail. Just like a tattoo it makes a lasting impression that can never be erased. Teach your children, “When in doubt, leave it out.”

 

It is important at this age to sit down and have a family discussion about your house rules for posting on the Internet. This is the second installment in our series on 10 Internet Safety and Security tips. Stay tuned for the next list which will deal with internet safety for teens. Be sure and share this list with other parents!

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10 Internet Safety And Security Rules http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-internet-safety-security-rules/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/10-internet-safety-security-rules/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:30:12 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5870 Do you always know what your children are doing online? Parenting the first Digital Generation can be overwhelming especially if you have multiple devices scattered around your house and children of different ages and abilities. Many times trying to monitor your children online is complicated by friends using the same computer, babysitters, or older brothers…

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Do you always know what your children are doing online? Parenting the first Digital Generation can be overwhelming especially if you have multiple devices scattered around your house and children of different ages and abilities. Many times trying to monitor your children online is complicated by friends using the same computer, babysitters, or older brothers and sisters sharing sites with younger children.

We are providing a list just for parents trying to provide online protection for younger children ages 3-8. This list is the first in a three part series that will culminate in 30 Internet Safety And Security Rules For Children. This series will be divided into three different age categories to help you focus on children of different ages and abilities. A four year old certainly needs internet safety and security rules that are different from what a fourteen year old would need to know. The three different categories will be children ages 3-8, the second article will be focused on preteens and tweens ages 8-12, and the final list will be for teenagers. We will present the articles consecutively. The 30 rules will provide a framework to protect your children and will also be beneficial in consulting the list frequently because we all need reminders about the the risks of oversharing and the potential dangers online.

10 Internet Safety And Security Rules For Young Children

Let’s get started on younger children who are in elementary school. The Internet can be compared to a very large playground, there are many adults and children at the playground so it makes it very difficult to keep up with where your children are going. There is a great deal of activity and many tempting sites. That is why it is important for you to give your children rules before they start using the Internet and to follow up with reminders about online safety.

How many times do you have to remind your children to clean up their room, brush their teeth, do their chores, and remember to say please and thank you? Or did you do your homework, where is your backpack, are you ready to go? Here are some more things you need to add to your list. Children need to be reminded on how to use the Internet safely. Even though you tell them day in and day out they will forget even when they are pre-teens, and teenagers. One of the main reasons so many children and adults get into trouble on the Internet is because they over share information. There is a new word called “sharent.” A sharent is a parent that over shares online. Even adults make mistakes online that is why it is so important to be the example you want your children to emulate.

10 Things Your Child Should Never Share Online:

 

  1. Date of Birth When you reveal your full date of birth it can lead to identity theft. If you must list the year, go back and remove it.

 

  1. Where You Live Photos can reveal too much personal information. Look at your photos and make sure street signs, names on buildings, and license plates are not revealed. They are all traceable.

 

  1. Passwords When children are young, parents should control all passwords. This is the best way to monitor them online. They have to ask permission to use a program because you control the password.

 

  1. Recent Purchases Burglars shop for merchandise online. If your child mentions a new pet or Dad just assembled a new grill for your cookout, then your child just created a potential online advertisement for thieves.

 

  1. Dates Of Events You would not post a sign on your front door saying we are not at home. Dates of birthday parties, kindergarten graduations, pizza parties, church picnics, and where you are going to dinner send out alerts to more people than you realize.

 

  1. Drama Children are like mina birds. They repeat everything they hear. They need to be taught that there are some things that are just personal to your family and should not be shared online.

 

  1. Home Alone We have all heard stories of how one message that “my parents are gone” can quickly turn into a major party and the next thing you know your house is party central. Remind your children that one message can be forwarded and shared to hundreds of strangers.

 

  1. Inappropriate Comments Anything you post on the Internet is like putting it on a billboard. Teach them to ask themselves, “is this something I would want my teacher, principal, or my grandmother to read?”

 

  1. Embarrassing Photos There is a big difference between a funny photo and a hurtful photo. Children need to be taught the difference  between a funny photo and one that is hurtful or embarrassing to others.

        10. Set Time Limit Too much tech can have adverse effects.       

 

It takes a long time to learn how to use social media and technology. It doesn’t happen overnight. Your children need for you to sit beside them and show them how to engage properly. That is why it is so important for you to learn as much as you can as fast as you can. Wherever your children are is where you need to be.  Spend time sitting with your children and sharing what they think is fun and exciting on the computer.

Be sure and share this list of 10 Internet Safety and Security Rules For Children with other parents. Be on the lookout for next series that will contain 10 Internet Safety And Security Rules For Pre-Teens. 

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Instant Messaging Apps Every Parent Should Know http://www.socialschool101.com/site/instant-messaging-apps-every-parent-know/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/instant-messaging-apps-every-parent-know/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2015 22:00:15 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5690 There are numerous instant messaging apps and chances are if you have kids then they are using one of these. Why are they so popular?  Instant messaging is an online chat that occurs in real time. It provides a great way to communicate with multiple friends, instantly. After all, calling someone on the phone is…

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The top 10 Instant Messaging Apps in the world

There are numerous instant messaging apps and chances are if you have kids then they are using one of these. Why are they so popular?  Instant messaging is an online chat that occurs in real time. It provides a great way to communicate with multiple friends, instantly. After all, calling someone on the phone is so, so, yesterday. It also provides a way for teens to take their activity private away from prying eyes that may be looking on their social media platforms. To eliminate confusion, here is a list of the most popular instant messaging apps and also some of the features of each. They all similar but some offer numerous features that allow users to engage in multiple ways. All of these require the users to be at least 13 and one requires the user to be 17+. You will want to pay attention to which apps are age appropriate.

 Instant Messaging Apps Every Parents Should Know

WhatsApp In February, Facebook announced it would purchase this product for 19 billion dollars. Obviously, Facebook recognized the popularity of this app.

WeChat  Currently, this app supports 20 international languages for translation. It was developed in China.

Facebook Messenger It features a split-screen selfie camera and has recently added record and send short video capabilities.

Line This app is very appealing because users can send emoticons and stickers with their messages.

Viber This app offers free calls, texts, and photo sharing. It also has the added benefit of free international calls if the other user has the app installed.

Snapchat Users can set a time limit on how long their snaps can be viewed. They turned down an offer of 3 billion dollars from Facebook in 2013.

QQ This app was developed by a Chinese company and offers online games, shopping, voice chat, and microblogging.

Skype You must have a Skype account to use this service since it does not connect through a phone number.

KaKao Talk Developed in Seoul, Korea, this app launched in 2010. Users can connect by simply tapping their phones together if they each have the app installed.

Google Hangouts It offers video calling, photo sharing, emojis, and group conversations. It connects through a Google account and not a phone number.

Kik Messenger Users have multiple options of talking to groups or individuals, can send photos, or greeting cards. It is rated for 17+ in the App Store.

Tango Users can text, share photos and music, send voice or video messages, and even play games.

Message Me This app  can connect with friends through Facebook authorization. It has a feature that allows users to draw or doodle on top of photos.

Does your child use instant messaging? What is their favorite app?

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Did Someone Say Presents? Social Media Dictionary! http://www.socialschool101.com/site/someone-say-presents-social-media-dictionary/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/someone-say-presents-social-media-dictionary/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:00:44 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/site/?p=5816 More than 140 million shoppers launched their holiday shopping season just as the Thanksgiving meal was concluded. Quickly one holiday ended as consumers turned their attention to the mall in hopes of shopping bargains and major discounts for the Christmas giving season. Of all the gifts you purchase this holiday season which will be the…

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Social Media Dictionary reduced700x1054More than 140 million shoppers launched their holiday shopping season just as the Thanksgiving meal was concluded. Quickly one holiday ended as consumers turned their attention to the mall in hopes of shopping bargains and major discounts for the Christmas giving season. Of all the gifts you purchase this holiday season which will be the one that gets used again and again? Give the gift of digital literacy this year with the Social Media Dictionary A Modern Guide To Social Media, Texting, and Digital Communication.

 Give The Gift Of Digital Literacy

Digital literacy provides the foundational skills for communicating online. The Social Media Dictionary increases opportunities for technology learning, expands knowledge of digital communication, and creates digital citizens for a more productive society. Here are a few digital literacy facts.

* A person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment is increasingly required for many opportunities in the workforce. 62% of working Americans use the Internet as part of their daily jobs.

* 80% of Fortune 500 companies only accept online applications. Online skills are necessary for seeking and applying for jobs today.

* 79% of students are required to submit or access their lessons online.

* Today four of the seven fastest growing jobs directly require technology skills.

6 Benefits Of The Social Media Dictionary

* The ability to understand and use technology in multiple formats: Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, texting, and new terminology is greatly enhanced by the Social Media Dictionary

* It is a complete comprehensive guide to enable users to communicate in the Digital Age.

* It contains the latest trending social media terms.

* It provides quick access to a comprehensive lists of texting acronyms.

* It is a tool that will be used to prevent social blunders online and increase digital confidence.

* The Social Media Dictionary will boost technical competence for increased opportunities.

Give the gift of digital literacy this holiday season. It is a gift for all ages. It is a gift that will be appreciated and used again and again!

 

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Cyber Bullying: How To Deal With It http://www.socialschool101.com/site/how-to-deal-with-cyber-bullying/ http://www.socialschool101.com/site/how-to-deal-with-cyber-bullying/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:00:34 +0000 http://www.socialschool101.com/?p=4339 Cyber bullying is an area of concern for all parents. Now, is the perfect time to start a conversation with your children about cyber bullying, what upstanders do, and how bystanders neglect to act.  A recent study by the The Bureau of Justice Statistics just released the latest figures on cyber bullying. 52% of students…

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Cyber bullying is an area of concern for all parents. Now, is the perfect time to start a conversation with your children about cyber bullying, what upstanders do, and how bystanders neglect to act.  A recent study by the The Bureau of Justice Statistics just released the latest figures on cyber bullying. 52% of students reported they had been cyber bullied and 33% said they had been threatened online. The states with highest incidence were California and New York.

Cyber bullying is any form of harassment, stalking, or bullying that occurs online. The bully feels protected by hiding his or her threats behind a computer or phone screen. Because the behavior is hidden, it is important to have a discussion with your child about what they should do before an online altercation occurs. 

Starting A Conversation About Cyber Bullying

It is much better to be proactive to avoid possible conflicts. Cyber bullying is no different. Ask your children if they know of anyone who has been threatened online. Ask your child what they would do if someone threatened them online. Use examples in the media to begin a conversation. Contact your school and ask if they are planning on any preventative programs about cyber bullying.

4 Steps If Your Child Is Threatened:

Remember if your child is the victim of an online altercation:

1. Tell them not to engage in a flame war.

2. Make sure you save all the evidence.

3. Take a screenshot of the conversation.

4. Report the abuse to the school or law enforcement immediately.

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