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 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 | 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 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...