Parenting+in+the+Digital+Age

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breigh.king tgbk0121

TODAY In order to create a well-functioning collaborative group, each group member will assume a role.
 * Group moderator (Tasha)– pose questions, ask for clarification, keep the conversation going and focused
 * Thematic finder (Breigh)– look for themes in the discussion, publish the themes, refine the themes
 * Citation guru (Brittnie)– seek clarification, ask for proof, decide where citations are needed, help locate sources when necessary
 * Editor (Breigh)– establish a timeline for completion of the “group artifact”, use themes to develop a writing/creation plan, communicate and execute a direction/vision for the “group artifact”
 * Publisher (All)– Use your tech skills to manage the production of the artifact.


 * ---TIMELINE--**

Tuesday (26): BEFORE CLASS - Post research, ideas, etc **and your rough citations** before class. DURING CLASS - Create a comprehensive outline of what our lesson will entail

Thursday (28): BEFORE CLASS - DURING CLASS - Work on creating the "artifact"

Friday (6): 12:30 - 2:30 TEACH OUR LESSON! :)

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6571603n CBS News Video on the Effects of Parenting in the Digital Age
 * --LINKS/DOCUMENTS**
 * Brittnie Frey**

http://www.internetsafetyproject.org/newswire/how-much-is-too-much-parenting-in-a-digital-age/ This site links to a parent's personal struggle with their child being addicted to the iPad.

http://spotlight.macfound.org/blog/entry/game-changers-palfrey/ This has a video interview of the challenges and opportunities of parenting in the digital age.

http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/03/07/parenting-cyber-kids-in-a-digital-age/ This is an article by Dr. Michele Borba called Parenting Cyber-Kids in a Digital Age. She explains five reasons to monitor teens activity online, three levels of parent monitoring, and spy-free parental cyber-monitoring strategies.
 * Tasha Carr**

http://www.thehealthjournals.com/2010/09/parenting-in-the-digital-age/ This is a Health Journal article that explains how parenting has changed in the digital age. It also has old parenting tips applied to the new technology world.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/resources/parents/

http://74.125.155.132/scholar?q=cache:89ll4TbcY5IJ:scholar.google.com/+parenting+in+the+digital+age&hl=en&as_sdt=0,39 This article does an over view of how children use the internet in this digital age. It also addressed their "rights" as children on the internet
 * Breigh King**

http://psychology.about.com/od/developmentalpsychology/a/parenting-style.htm Okay, I know that this is from about .com BUT I do have this same information in my Psychology textbook at home so I do have it from a reputable source! :)

[] I think that this article ends on a very important note: if you want your child to follow a certain rule (no texting at dinner) then you must follow that rule as well!

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 * IDEAS--**


 * Breigh King**
 * I think it would be interesting to identify some of the "old" teaching methods and talk about how they do or don't work anymore.
 * It would also be interesting to create some "put yourself in their shoes" situations to assess the class's knowledge of what we taught them.

__**Parenting in the Digital Age**__
 * - OUTLINE **

(Write on a scratch piece of paper - then share with a partner)
 * 1. Discussion Question:** As you were growing up, what was your parent's parenting style? Breigh (2 min)

Does anyone know what the Digital Age is?
 * 2. What is the Digital Age? Brittnie (2 min) **

The Digital Age is a world wide movement to utilize the tools of technology at home, school, and work. It is the advancement from analog mechanical technology to electronic technology, with the biggest movement in the advancement of involvement with cellphones, internet, and social networking.

Looking specifically at 12-17 year olds, as of March 7, 2011, 93% are online, 75% own a cellphone, 73% participate in social networking. These number are up 55% from the last three years. (Dr. Michele Borba)


 * 2a. What is technology doing for our children? Tasha (2 min) **

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 * 3. How does the Digital Age present a challenge for parenting? Why do there need to be changes? Breigh (2 min) **

The challenge for parents in the Digital Age is that --

One important challenge is that parents now are unfamiliar with the digital world, and their children are more familiar - experts even. This is why it is so important that parents become educated in the digital world, so that they can relate and understand their children and what they are going through.

Changes need to be made because....

Five Reasons to Monitor Teen Online Presence
1. Internet dangers are real: From exposure to inappropriate content like hate sites and pornography, cyberbullying and online predators, the Internet does pose real and present dangers. One in 5 kids receives sexual solicitations online 11 percent of young people report that they have formed a relationship with someone they met online 33% of youth have been exposed to unwanted sexual material online More than 30percent of kids online have experienced some kind of online harassment. Of those students reported being bullied 35% kept it to themselves. 2. Potential damaging future consequences: College admissions and employment firms screen social networking accounts and posts. Inappropriate posts or photos could jeopardize a college acceptance or job. And 39 percent of teens admit posting something they later regretted. 3. Teens lack impulse control: Teen brain circuitry that activates good judgment and problem-solving is still in reduced capacity, and even teen themselves admit to engaging in risky online behavior. Fifty-four percent of teens admit to demonstrating risky online behavior; 40% of teens admit they gave out personal information on sights despite knowing they shouldn’t; 64% say that most teens do things online that they wouldn’t want their parents to know about. 4. “Hands-on parenting” curbs risky teen behavior: While no guarantee, research finds that “hands-on parenting (monitoring behavior, knowing your kids’ friends, setting clear rules and not being afraid to say no) are the best way to lower risky-kid behaviors and keep teens safe both online and off. (Dr. Michele Borba)


 * 4. What are the ways parenting is changing in the Digital Age? What are skills parents should use to parent in the Digital Age? Tasha (5 min) **

According to Dr. Michele Borba: Here are the three levels of responsible parental active monitoring to ensure cyber-kids are safe //and trustworthy// online. Parental monitoring begins at “Code Green” –all okay; “Code Yellow” –you’re suspicious or have reasons to worry; and proceed to Code Red if there is “Clear and present danger.” > The first step to parenting cyber-kids is becoming knowledgeable about the Internet. Only then can you set the right family cyber-guidelines and be hands-on in monitoring a child’s virtual world. Get educated about the internet and your child's cyber world, know the internet lingo, set clear family internet ground rules based on safety, responsibility, and respect (6 P's of internet safety) > > Tell your kids upfront that you will be monitoring their online presence. “Using the Internet is a privilege. I reserve the right to check on your behavior.” Hint: Just //don’t// explain how frequently or when you will check. Research shows that when kids know they are being monitored they engage in risky behaviors less. There are five factors to determining the level of parental cyber-monitoring: age, social scene/friends, trustworthiness/responsibility, parental instinct or evidence of trouble, and parenting beliefs. > If you discover incriminating evidence of risky behaviors or suspect that your teen’s mental health, online reputation or safety is at risk supervise in stealth mode. Use monitoring software that has been downloaded to help. Let your child know you are checking actively and often. Remove or limit online privileges if warranted. Seek help from a health professional or the law if there is “clear and present danger” or your instinct says something is not right. Tune into your child closer. Watch for behaviors that are not typical for your child that could mean Internet troubles.
 * Three Levels of Parental Online Monitoring**
 * 1) ===//Level 1: CODE GREEN//: Become the Family Webmaster===
 * 1) **//C////ODE YELLOW:// More Active Parental Monitoring with** Kid Full-Awareness
 * 1) ===//CODE RED: Monitor in “steath mode” if safety or well-being in real or possible jeopardy//===

According to Health Journal Article:
 * 1) Limit electronic usage time that includes tv, internet, ipods, and cell phones. Also, adjust this time with age, giving more opportunities to children as they get older.
 * 2) Set family morals and help children apply those to everyday components of their lives is important—especially today. Reinforce your family’s values as they apply to the technology your children use will help kids develop their own moral compass—an important part of becoming a responsible digital citizen.
 * 3) Be a good role model. Kids look to their parents for clues and models of how to behave. Beware of your own techie example—don’t drive while talking on your cell phone, avoid staying plugged into the computer all day, and be aware of what you post online. Why? Because your kids are watching!
 * 4) Use positive praise. Reinforcing good behavior lets children know you’re proud of their smart choices. Whether they’ve come to you concerned about an e-mail they’ve received or they got an “A” on their PowerPoint presentation at school, focusing your praise on their smart tech skills and responsible behavior will help nurture your child’s awareness of tech responsibility.

According to PBS.org

Talk Tips: Digital Media and Kids
It can be challenging for parents to talk with kids about digital technology. To kids, digital media are a part of life ‐‐there's little difference between the "digital world" and "real world." But it is important that parents get involved in kids' digital media use, talk with them about it and set house rules early on. Consider the following "talk tips" with your kids and teens. **"How Will This Be Used?"**  Whenever new media technology is brought into the home, it can be exciting. But parents should consider its use before it's taken out of the packaging. Where will it be placed? If it's wireless (laptop, cell phone, handheld game), where is it allowed and not allowed? Who can use it, when, where and how often? Most digital technologies offer parental controls and limits, so be sure to set these up right away. Digital media can change the home environment, so before your kids play with their new "toys," discuss expectations about their uses. **"What Are You Doing?"**  Many adults aren't all that interested in kids' media. But kids truly enjoy sharing the media they love with parents. Show curiosity. Ask your kids to share what they're doing, playing, watching, reading or listening to. Take a couple of minutes to see what Web sites they like to visit and games they like to play. Getting involved in their digital media landscape shows them that you are interested in and paying attention to their lives. **"I Don't Like That!" and "I Like That!"**  Parents don't need to wait until a negative incident happens to discuss the use of digital media with kids. Tell kids things that you don't like--and what you like--about what they're doing (or what they might be doing). Oftentimes parents focus on the negative, so be sure to tell your kids the ways that you'd like them to use digital technology, and praise them when you see them doing something you like. **"House Rules"**  According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation study, only about three in ten young people say they have rules about how much time they can spend watching TV (28%), playing video games (30%), or using the computer (36%). But instituting house rules about media is a good way to share your expectations with your children. Perhaps time limits are important to you. Perhaps you don't want media interruptions during dinner. You and your kids can create the rules together, and even post them on the fridge or near the computer. You can always refer back to the house rules if kids are pushing the limits. **"Show Me How"**  Kids love to teach adults about digital technology. They enjoy showing their "tech-savviness" and mastery of these tools. Reverse roles: Ask your kids to teach //you// something new. Whether it's programming your phone, joining a social networking site or using a photo-sharing service, you may learn a new skill and feel closer to your child -- and it can be fun, too!


 * One great parenting skill that crosses over from old parenting to digital age parenting is simply creating a positive, open, respectful relationship with your child***


 * 5. Put yourself in the shoes of a parent in the Digital Age! Brittnie (2 min) **

You have a six year old son, Owen, who has access to his 13 year old brother's (James) iPad. His brother has taught him how to use it and frequently lets him play on it. Owen asks for it constantly, he wants to use it in the car, he wants to use it at every unscheduled moment. He even wants to bring it to the dinner table. When Owen is playing on the iPad and you ask him a question, you have to repeat yourself multiple times before he responds. When you try to take the iPad away, Owen becomes bizarrely upset and shuts down. You have always had a good relationship with your son, however he is increasingly becoming more disrespectful and distant from you. As Owen's parents, what would you do to parent him in the digital age?

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