As a parent do you ever wonder how you can possibly keep up with all the new technologies your children take for granted? This new generation views this digital culture as a normal way of life, even though as a parent you may feel confused and overwhelmed. As teachers and parents we want our children to enjoy all the benefits a technological society has to offer, but at the same time we want them to stay safe and act responsible. In the four part workshop we will take you inside the ever-changing world of social media and the Internet, get hands on and try and make sense of it all. The aim of this series is to equip you with a deeper understanding of this new world to help you raise an ethical and informed digital citizen.

2. TYS Parent Technology Series

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10. The other perspective

12. Signing Up

13. It’s starts
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15. Top 10
Parent
To Do’s

16. 1. “Friend” your family members on Facebook. If your child won't
friend you, have at least one parent/guardian friend your child.
2. Teach your family about privacy settings. Discuss settings
often.
3. Help loved ones think about the ramifications of posting &
tagging photos.
4. Use Facebook so you understand it.
5. Turn quot;questionable actionsquot; you see by others on FB into
teachable moments for your family.

17. 6. Help loved ones protect reputation by teaching that everything
on FB is potentially public.
7. Look at the Facebook Walls of family members. Ask what image
does your wall project?
8. Review privacy settings monthly & share what you are doing
with your family.
9. Help loved one see that FB is a public place where strangers can
visit.
10. Talk often about FB with your family.

18. References
www.facebookforparents.org
www.facebook.com
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