Internet Savvy

Acquire the knowledge and skills to help kids navigate the digital world safely

Photos

INTERNET SAVVY to INTERNET SAFETY - Be in the Know!

Adult awareness and knowledge of emerging technologies is one of the most important protections for youth today. The internet is a privilege, NOT a right. Establishing guidelines in the home and other settings is the first step in building the skills and awareness for responsible use.  It will also increase their enjoyment and reduce the risks associated with new technologies. Look over these resources to increase internet technology skills and learn more about parenting practices around all the new technologies. To get started, watch this video - Did You Know 4.0 - guaranteed to surprise (and maybe even shock) most of you!

Blog Posts

Monitoring Kids' Online Activity-Yes or No?

This is great information by Common Sense Media on monitoring software and how to decide on whether to look at what your kids are doing online or not. Read the comments as well; some give convincing arguments for Yes. The most common reason seems to be the non-private aspect of the internet, and the concern for their child's judgement about that is appropriate to share online. So it's a question of knowing your… Continue

Posted by Karyn Blass on September 24, 2010 at 11:00am

Synergy in approaching social networking

I talked about this training and some of what I learned during a staff meeting a few days later. I've mentioned social networking before, without much comprehension by others and without knowing if we should really do anything. This time, several of my colleagues joined in, stressing the need for our organization to "get on board." If the people we are working with are relying on social networks, we need to be part of theirs. Fortunately, while there was a lot of enthusiasm, we all agreed that… Continue

Posted by Aviva Grasso on November 24, 2009 at 9:44am — 2 Comments

Welcome to CRN Social Media Workshop Participants

I am about to send this Ning link to participants of the recent workshop co-sponsored by Community Resource Network and UNH Cooperative Extension. Take the time to explore these resources and if you have trouble locating something we referred to in the workshop, please contact us (karyn.blass@unh.edu or rick.alleva@unh.edu). Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm and patience as we ourselves navigate this new world (as demonstrated by the excellent video you saw and posted on this Ning). We… Continue

Posted by Karyn Blass on November 23, 2009 at 4:02pm

Forum

Kids and Cell Phones

Started by Karyn Blass Jan 8, 2010.

New Technologies 1 Reply

Started by Rick Alleva. Last reply by Rick Alleva Nov 24, 2009.

Internet Safety 1 Reply

Started by Karyn Blass. Last reply by Rick Alleva Nov 10, 2009.

 
 
 

About

Karyn Blass created this Ning Network.
Create a Ning Network! »

Using Social Media in N.H.

Child & Family Services FB
Families First FB
HEAL NH FB
NH Businesses For Social Responsibility FB
The SAD Cafe MS
Internet Savvy FB
Karen's Twitter

© 2012   Created by Karyn Blass.   Powered by

Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service