AoP Tech Parents Spring 2019

Tech News, Support, and Information for AoP Families!

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Online Challenges

Funny or scary stunts or challenges are nothing new to pop culture, but in an age of viral videos and 24/7 online access, these challenges take on a whole new level. Developing minds are particularly susceptible to participating in these stunts: sometimes children do not have the foresight to see consequences, sometimes the fear of FOMO (fear of missing out) is strong, and other times, they are simply too young to understand if something is not real.

On the heels of the Momo Challenge, Common Sense Media posted a round-up of the 13 Online Challenges Your Kid Already Knows About. This fantastic resource informs parents of the harmless to horrifying challenges and presents family strategies for handling the pressure to participate.

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Common Sense Media: Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls

With summer on its way, your child may spend a little more time with screens during the summer break. It's a great time to review and refresh parental controls. Don't forget to have a conversation with your child about screen time, too!

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February Teacher Feature

In February, we featured Ms. Michele Kiss from St. Patrick School in Malvern, PA. Discover how she gets her math students to show their work, even when they are using digital devices.

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March Teacher Feature

In March, we featured Mrs. Trish Gordon from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Philadelphia. Explore how her 3rd Grade students are using Screencastify to flip their classroom!

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April Teacher Feature

In April we will be featuring Kim Hunter from Notre Dame de Lourdes School in Swarthmore, PA. Learn how her students engage in game-based learning to develop their coding skills!

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May Teacher Feature - Coming Soon to www.aoptech.org!

In May we will be featuring Patricia Frantz of St. Maximilian Kolbe School in West Chester, PA. Discover how her students put all of their STREAM skills to work to build solar-powered food trucks!