Navigating The

Technology World

November 7, 2018

All things electronic…

• Computers, tablets, phones, Xbox/video game systems, TV…

• How much time is spent using all of these devices?

• How much is too much?

The average child takes in 2.5 hours of music each day,

almost

5 hours of TV and movies, 3 hours of Internet and video

games,

and just 38 minutes of old-fashioned reading,

according to a study in 2010 by the Kaiser Family

Foundation.

That adds up to 75 hours of media every week.

Cons of excessive

technology use

• Can affect the way children think and feel

• Can put privacy and safety at risk

• More sedentary lifestyle and less physical

activity can affect health

• Can impact social skills and strain relationships

Pros of appropriate

technology usage

• Educational

• Entertainment

• Prepares them for their future

Monitoring your child’s

Digital Media Diet

• Find balance

• Walk the walk

• Talk about it

• Sign family internet safety plan

• Check/Set privacy settings

Monitoring your child’s Digital Media Diet

•Create tech-free zones

•Overnight central charging location

•Consider a monitoring/controlling device

• Screen Time Parental Control App: manage time spent on device https://screentimelabs.com/

• Screen Time on Apple Devices: total time devices have been used and what apps/websites used; can set time limits https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17870126/ios-12-screen-time-app-limits-downtime-features-how-to-use

•Moment App: tracks # of times use device in a day

•Check ratings and reviews (Good resource-Common Sense Media)

Resources for more info:

• Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

• Internet Safety- Childnet International: https://www.childnet.com/blog/free-internet-safety-resources-for-parents

• Center on Media and Child Health: http://cmch.tv/