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Empowering Digital Safety: Navigating Student and Family Tech Tools for Online Well-Being

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Grand Hyatt - Texas Ballroom A

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Session description

This session focuses on using GoGuardian and similar tools to enhance student online safety. Educators will explore best practices, set-up guidance, and monitoring features to ensure responsible internet use, both in schools and at home, promoting a safe digital environment for student learning and well-being.

Outline

1. Introduction and Session Objectives (5 minutes)

Welcome and overview of session goals
Key focus: addressing student safety and digital well-being with tech tools
Preview of platforms: GoGuardian, Bark, Qustodio, Apple Family, Family Link

2. Book Discussions: 'Anxious Generation' and 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' (15 minutes)

'Anxious Generation': Explore how constant connectivity contributes to student anxiety, and how monitoring tools can alleviate or manage some aspects of this anxiety.
'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry': Discuss the importance of slowing down, creating boundaries with technology, and fostering mindfulness in students’ digital habits.
The 'Why' Behind the Books: Connect these themes to the use of tech platforms in promoting healthier, balanced digital experiences for students.

3. GoGuardian Deep Dive (15 minutes)

Features & Benefits: Monitoring, filtering, and guiding online behavior
Hands-on Demo: Setup and configuration for safe classroom environments
Discussion: How GoGuardian promotes online safety and well-being in school settings

4. Overview of Other Platforms (Bark, Qustodio, Apple Family, Family Link) (10 minutes)

Highlight the key differences and unique features of each platform
How these tools extend monitoring and protection into the home environment
Best practices for setting up and using these tools effectively

5. Collaborative Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)

Open the floor for questions
Encourage participants to share their experiences with these platforms
Discuss practical strategies for integrating these tools in schools and homes

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Supporting research

The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt

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Presenters

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Christopher Holtzem
Tech Director/Data Registrar
Aspen Academy

Session specifications

Topic:

Safety, Security and Student Data Privacy

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

District Level Leadership, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Subject area:

Teacher Education, Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Empowering Leader
  • Inspire a culture of innovation, creative problem-solving, and collaboration that allows the time to explore and develop teaching practices using digital tools.
Systems Designer
  • Guide teams to establish equitable technology policies that support effective learning.
Related exhibitors:
GoGuardian + Pear Deck Learning