Parent Involvement in Digital Citizenship

Janine Thomas, a teacher at Randall Elementary, discusses the use of the Common Sense Media digital citizenship curriculum. The program encourages discussions between students and parents about digital safety and citizenship. Parents are involved through quizzes, workshops, and resources, fostering open communication about internet safety. The curriculum helps bridge the gap between technology and family time, especially in socio-economically deprived areas.

What is one of the main benefits of the Common Sense Media digital citizenship curriculum according to Janine Thomas?

• It eliminates the need for parent involvement.

• It promotes discussions both in class and at home.

• It focuses solely on internet safety.

• It reduces homework for students.

How does Janine Thomas ensure that students discuss digital citizenship topics with their parents?

• By giving them extra credit for discussions.

• By sending home a parent tip sheet for discussion.

• By organizing weekly parent-teacher meetings.

• By assigning group projects on digital citizenship.

What activity involves both students and parents in the digital citizenship curriculum?

• A school-wide digital citizenship day.

• A parent-only workshop.

• A media smarts quiz taken by both students and parents.

• A joint family project.

What did Janine Thomas's daughter learn about in school that she shared with her mother?

• How to create strong passwords.

• How to avoid online scams.

• How to code a website.

• How to use social media responsibly.

What resource does the school district provide to help parents stay informed about digital citizenship?

• Free internet safety software.

• Weekly newsletters.

• Monthly parent-teacher conferences.

• Links to Common Sense materials on the school website.

Why is it important for parents in socio-economically deprived schools to receive education on internet safety?

• They have more free time to monitor their children.

• They are more familiar with digital tools.

• They often lack access to the internet.

• They may not be home during the day to supervise internet use.

What is one way the academy builds parent involvement in the Common Sense curriculum?

• By reducing school fees.

• By organizing a parent night on internet safety.

• By offering free internet access.

• By providing free meals during workshops.

What feedback did parents give about the digital citizenship program?

• They found it too complicated.

• They preferred traditional teaching methods.

• They were already familiar with all the information.

• They found it to be an eye-opener.

What is the main goal of the parent workshops mentioned in the transcript?

• To replace classroom teaching.

• To provide materials for further conversations with their children.

• To teach parents how to use computers.

• To reduce the amount of time children spend online.

How does Common Sense Media help families according to the transcript?

• By reducing screen time for children.

• By bringing families together in conversations about technology.

• By providing free internet access.

• By offering discounts on digital devices.