by webmaster | Mar 22, 2022 | Parent Outreach, Parental Controls, Social Media
The internet, social media and multiplayer gaming have expanded the way that students communicate and interact with their peers. Social media and online gaming allow kids the chance to connect with their IRL friends and to cast a wider net to meet new “friends”. Many...
by webmaster | Feb 18, 2022 | Parental Controls, Social Media, Social Media Challenges, TikTok
UPDATE: February 18, 2022 As the trend of TikTok challenges continues, there are two challenges parents should have on their radar. TikTok Benadryl Challenge The Benadryl Challenge encourages children to take excessive amounts of Benadryl in an attempt to get high or...
by webmaster | Dec 10, 2021 | Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Social Media
For many years, schools have made deliberate efforts to teach students about their digital footprints and the ramifications of posting inappropriate things online, and yet there continues to be an increase in students nationwide using popular social media platforms to...
by webmaster | Dec 1, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Intellectual Property, Media Literacy, Online Gaming, Parental Controls, 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 | Mar 22, 2021 | Mental Health, Social Media
It has been over a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a lot has changed in our world. It has become mandatory for people of all ages to use digital platforms to communicate with others and complete basic tasks for school and work. Coupled with this...
by webmaster | Oct 24, 2019 | Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship Week, Media Literacy, Social Media
Every October, we look forward to showcasing how EGUSD students are celebrating Digital Citizenship Week. This year, students at Joseph Kerr Middle School got a head start on #DigCitWeek with a guest speaker. Students from Roy Herburger Elementary School attended the...