Parents Technology and You: Becoming Aware

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ParentsTechnology and YouBecoming Aware

• Safety Tips
• Cell Phone Safety
• Helpful Sites
• Social Networking
• Sites
• Gaming
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Internet Safety Tips

• Educate yourself
• Limit childs time on the Internet
• Contact the server /local police if your child
  receives any inappropriate or threatening
  messages
• Limit the amount of personal information your
  child gives out on the net
• Keep computer in a common area in the house
• Avoid online profiles
• Children should have a sense of netiquette
• Spend time with your child on the internet
• Know your childs password(s)
• Choose appropriate names

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Helpful Homework Sites

• 1. Grolier
• 2. Neave - http//www.neave.com/
• 3. Kidspace - www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/
• 4. Translation - www.dicts.info
• 5. Kids click - www.kidsclick.org
• 6. Math dictionary
• www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com
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Cell Phones

• Guardian Angel Phones
• www.guardianangeltech.com
• Chat Translator
• www.teenangels.org
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• Protecting your childs cell phone
• Record your IMEI number by typing 06 on your
  keypad and a 15 digit number will be displayed or
  remove the battery and it should be displayed
  underneath. Provide this number if it is stolen
  or lost so the provider can disable the device.

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Social Networking Sites

• Facebook - http//www.youtube.com/watch?vgf6p_6Wo
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• Myspace
• Hi5
• Vibe
• Tag
• MSN
• Tdotwire
• Asianave

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Online Gaming

• Pros
• Connecting with people across the globe
• Increase knowledge of technology
• Develop fine motor skills
• Assist in problem solving skills
• Cons
• Limits social skills development
• Can lead to addiction
• Health issues

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Stay Informed

• www.rockcliffems.com
• www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/Links.asp?schoolNo6270