Fall 2011 Introductory Parent Technology workshop, "our digital life"

1. welcome
our digital life
information, tips, and skills
for parents of
NIS digital natives

2. overview
• digital life and literacy
• technology for learning @ NIS
• parenting in the digital age
• kids, social networks, and schools
• coffee and tea break
• creating a podcast (workshop)
• questions and feedback

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12. digital NATIVE

13. digital LITERACY
the ability to read, write, and share
digital media
using a wide range of tools

14. digital LITERACY
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using a wide range of tools
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18. digital LIFE

19. digital LIFE
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20. digital BALANCE :)

21. technology for
learning @ NIS
• MacBooks
• iWork and iLife
• Wikis and iCal
• Additional tools and resources

22. NIS is a MacBook school
• Everyone uses the same computers
• (teachers / students gr. 6-12 have their own)
• primary students use laptop trolleys
• Powerful tool for learning in school and at home
• Same system
• Same programs
• Consistent expectations

23. this is your computer
• students are responsible for taking care of it
• can set it up how they like
• they must backup
• new image every year

24. What is iWork and
why use it?

25. Productivity Suite

27. iWork
• Application suite for Apple / OS X family
• Templates
• Export to Office and PDF
• Simple, Intuitive Interface

28. iLife
Applications
• iPhoto
• Garage Band
• iMovie

29. iLife
• Application suite for Apple / OS X family
• Simple tools for high quality production
• Tools for project-based learning
• Easy entry point
• Scales to user ability and interest

30. wikis

31. wikis
• class and teacher information

32. wikis
• class and teacher information
• worksheets, task sheets, class notes, keynote
presentations, website links

33. wikis
• class and teacher information
• worksheets, task sheets, class notes, keynote
presentations, website links
• students sharing media projects with
classmates

34. wikis
• class and teacher information
• worksheets, task sheets, class notes, keynote
presentations, website links
• students sharing media projects with
classmates
• explanations of criteria

35. wikis
• class and teacher information
• worksheets, task sheets, class notes, keynote
presentations, website links
• students sharing media projects with
classmates
• explanations of criteria
• conducting discussions beyond the classroom

36. wikis
• class and teacher information
• worksheets, task sheets, class notes, keynote
presentations, website links
• students sharing media projects with
classmates
• explanations of criteria
• conducting discussions beyond the classroom
• potential for more collaboration

37. iCal

38. iCal
• class calendars

39. iCal
• class calendars
• (http://wiki.nanjing-school.com/)

40. iCal
• class calendars
• (http://wiki.nanjing-school.com/)
• homework and major assignments

41. iCal
• class calendars
• (http://wiki.nanjing-school.com/)
• homework and major assignments
• parents can subscribe

42. other tools

43. other tools
• Typing Master

44. other tools
• Typing Master
• 132+ applications...

45. PARENTING TIPS

46. WHAT IS OUT THERE?
• Texting/Messaging
• Social Networking sites
• Online Gaming

47. TEXTING
• Cellphones
• Personal Devices

48. SOCIAL NETWORKING
• Facebook
• Myspace
• Eons.com
• Flickr
• Cyworld

49. ONLINE GAMING
• First Person Shooters • Role Playing Games
• Call of Duty • MMORPGs
• Doom
• Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing
Games
• Strategy
• World of Warcraft
• Starcraft II
• Second Life
• Civilization V

50. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN
• Less personal space • More ways to become
vulnerable
• More distractions
• More ways to stay in touch
•A more connected, modern
child
• More ways to learn

51. HOW TO CREATE A SECURE
PASSWORD
• Havea number of • But hard for others to guess
passwords that are secure
• Avoidusing a name, address
or date that is meaningful to
you
• Usewords that are easy for
you to remember

52. HOW TO KEEP YOUR
PASSWORD SAFE
• Avoid using the password in front of other people-including
friends
• Never give your passwords out
• Never be tricked into giving your password out

53. WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• Have rules
• Emphasize other aspects of
life
• Teach balance

54. HAVE RULES
• Have
a place that is • living room/foyer/lobby
computer friendly
• any place with easy
• family room access
• kitchen

55. HAVE RULES
• Keepthe computer out of • Show interest
the bedroom
• Do not be afraid to show
• Keep the doors open disapproval
• Stop by to check • Redirect
• Askabout what they are • Refer to educational sites
doing • Recommend a nonwired activity

56. HAVE RULES
• Have a time given to • “Screens” are and are
“screens” not limited to:
• TVs
• Computers
• Cellphones
• Nintendo ds/PSPs
• Devices

57. HAVE RULES
• Students easily lose track of
time
• To keep time use a
• Have times when students
can use their laptops or • stopwatch
devices
• alarm clock
• Teach time management
• egg timer

58. HAVE RULES
• Give
device time as an • Chores
award for:
• Reaching goals
• Scores/Grades
• Good manners
• Exhibiting kindness
• Treating family with
decency
• Sports

59. EMPHASIZE THE OTHER
ASPECTS OF LIFE
• After School Activities • Puzzles
• Sports • Fitness
• Travel • Hiking
• Unplugged Friends • Fishing
• Reading • Camping
• Board games • Biking

60. EMPHASIZE THE OTHER
ASPECTS OF LIFE
• Let students know that:
• Computers are a tool
• They are a part of life
• They
should not be
“your life”

61. BALANCE

62. Life is about balance

63. Some things get too much attention

64. Some things are left behind

65. . . . and sometimes we get it right

66. RESOURCES
• Common Sense Media-Advice for Parents
• http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents

67. RESOURCES
• thatsnotcool.com
• http://www.thatsnotcool.com/TalkItOutSplash.aspx

68. Kids,
Social Networks,
and Schools

69. making a podcast

70. making a podcast
• what is a PODCAST?

71. making a podcast
• what is a PODCAST?
• how can we make one?

72. making a podcast
• what is a PODCAST?
• how can we make one?
• Garage Band (audio)

73. making a podcast
• what is a PODCAST?
• how can we make one?
• Garage Band (audio)
• Keynote + Garage Band ( Enhanced )

74. making a podcast
• what is a PODCAST?
• how can we make one?
• Garage Band (audio)
• Keynote + Garage Band ( Enhanced )
• iMovie (video)

75. thanks :)
• may we have some feedback?