by webmaster | Dec 1, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Intellectual Property, Media Literacy, Online Gaming, Parental Controls, Protecting Online Privacy, Screen Time, Social Media
As we kick off the month of December, many children hope that digital devices will be part of their holiday experience. From gift requests for new devices/games to school breaks that allow for extended game play and social media use, families often find themselves...
by webmaster | Nov 15, 2021 | Bullying, Cyberbullying, Online Gaming, Social & Cultural Literacy
Many young people spend multiple hours each day interacting with others through online gaming platforms. Often, their online encounters are positive and help them feel like they are part of a larger community. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), 23 million...
by webmaster | Oct 27, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Media Literacy
Inspired by Canada’s Media Literacy Week, the U.S. Media Literacy Week has been hosted annually since 2014 by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). The mission of Media Literacy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and...
by webmaster | Oct 19, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Netflix, Parental Controls
Binge watching TV series has become the norm since Internet TV/streaming services arrived on the scene. As soon as new shows pop up, it’s hard to not immediately add them to your library/queue while planning a day to watch an entire series. Squid Game, released by...
by webmaster | Oct 12, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Digital Citizenship Week, Events
The EGUSD Board of Education recently passed Resolution No. 28 declaring October 17-23, 2021 as Digital Citizenship Week in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The California Department of Education also encourages schools to recognize Digital Citizenship...