“WHAT YOUR KIDS ALREADY KNOW” Christina Hefele Darien Public Schools Technology Coordinator January 18, 2012 My Blog:

Who is Responsible? *Students *Parents *Schools Communities Law Enforcement Corporations Government Regulators

Tips for Parents Set-up your child’s devices and accounts for them or with them Create a list of House Rules Install and configure parental controls on all devices Monitor devices periodically Communication: Talk about it

What type of control do you want? Restrict/Block – Disable access to features Filter – Filter inappropriate content Usage Management – can enforce time limits, day and time restrictions Monitoring – can track location and record activities for you to view Parent Surveillance – Open dialogue

Parental Control Options Hardware Device Configurations – Phones, iPods, tablets usually in “Settings” Best Option for Blocking Access Gaming Systems – Wii, Xbox, DSI, PlayStation etc. at Menu usually under “Options”, “Settings” or “Security” ESRB Guide for configuring game system Phones – Service providers have programs or services that can be enabled Third Party Software PCs Mobile Devices

Third Party Tools Features Internet Filter - By content category or ERSB Rating

Third Party Tools Features Time Management - Limit # of hours; Limit time of day

Third Party Tools Features Social Media Monitoring View Facebook profiles created See messages that your child sends privately and view chat sessions See photos posted by your child All can be done without being your child’s friend or knowing password

Social Networking Monitoring

Third Party Tools Features Chat/IM Monitoring - Examines content and alerts parents of potential inappropriate behavior/content; Monitors for key phrases or indicators of bullying

Third Party Tools Features Reports and Alerts for Parents

Third Party Tools Features Some Unique Mobile Features Restricts texting and driving Sets limits on texting, calls etc.. Provides location and traceability of device

Curriculum Goal To foster a culture of responsible use among students, staff, parents and the community and use school as a training ground for teaching students how to use technology responsibly and ethically.

Online Safety at Darien Currently Currently 90% of Darien teachers surveyed are addressing Online Safety/Digital Literacy in some way. Topics Being Addressed Internet Safety Digital Literacy Copyright/Fair Use Evaluating Web Resources Technology Plan will focus on education of parents, teachers, students

Best Practices for Schools Time is spent teaching students what it means to comply with AUPs. Consequences: inadvertent violations to be considered teaching opportunities rather than automatic occasions for punishment Online consequences are consistent with offline behavior consequences Internet safety instruction is a prerequisite for school-provided Internet access. Instruction in media literacy is integrated into the curriculum at all levels as an essential dimension of scholarship and learning. Teachers are offered professional development opportunities by the school district to understand and learn how to teach the importance of media literacy on the Internet. The PTA and Parent groups continually offer programs to the community regarding online safety and guidance on maintaining open communication with children.

Resources General PHONE PROVIDERS: Verizon: AT&T: T-Mobile: Sprint: GENERAL MOBILE SOFTWARE WITH PARENTAL CONTROLS: Phone Sheriff: MobiStealth: My Mobile Watch Dog: PC PARENTAL CONTROL SOFTWARE : Net Nanny: Safe Eyes: Cybersitter: Product Reviews