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Using Media and Technology

Digital Citizenship  (Common Sense Media)
Common Sense Media offers a  wide variety of activities and helpful guidance for young people of all ages levels on how to be a good digital citizen.    Understanding the pitfalls and real dangers of social media access and usage is vital while using power of social media platforms.   Thank you Common Sense Media.

5 Lessons for Parenting in the Digital Age
How much screen time is too much?  How should parents decide when and why to limit technology use for their children?   At what point is it unhealthy for children to use technology? Read this blog and related stories by Soren Gordhamer

Texting Acronyms Every Parent Should Know (USA Today)
As a parent, do you know what PAL or MOS mean in a text your son or daughter might send a friend?   It turns out that young people use many acronyms that they may not want parents to understand.  MOS means "Mother Over Shoulder."  PAL means "Parents Are Listening."   This article from USA Today offers a list of these acronyms and gives their meanings.
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YouTube Kids App
YouTube is going to release a Kids App that will only show video clips suitable for young children to help parents control what their kids are watching on the internet. 

Parents Guide to Internet Safety- How to Keep Your Child Safe on the Internet (DecisionData)

17 Rules to Protect My Kids Online
Thorough up to date and practical help for parents dealing with the online world.

Common Sense Media 
Advice for families in a 24/7 media world. Check out some highlights:
  • Take the Device Free Dinner Challenge
  • 3 Places Families Should Make  Phone Free
  • Other Parent Concerns

Faith and Safety:  Technology Safety Through the Eyes of Faith
The Communications Department of the U.S. Conference of Catholic  Bishops (USCCB) and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) have launched a resource for adults to help children safely navigate online.  The website and complementary social media channels (http://twitter.com/faithandsafety and http://facebook.com/faithandsafety) address safe use of the Internet, mobile devices and other technology, emphasizing the positive use of technology to support children's faith.

Coping with Online Dangers (Covenant Eyes) 
A very helpful resource to aid parents in dealing with the variety of online dangers that maybe be finding their way into a child or adolescent's computer tablet or phone.   

Taking Back Facebook 
Are you concerned about Facebook and other internet outlets?  The amount time that young people spend on Facebook and where it might lead them can be alarming to parents.  Check out this article on how to limit the use of the internet with your children and even how to use Facebook to your advantage.   Also the Common Sense Media website is a great resource for help in making sure the internet is a positive influence in your child's life. 

Three Simple Rules for a Healthy Media Diet for Families (Common Sense Media)
How to maintain a good media balance.

How to Connect to the Digital World as a Senior (DecisionData)
 
How to Scout Worthwhile Movies for Your Kids (At Home With Our Faith)

How to Use Technology (Jonathan Sullivan)
Often parish leaders find it difficult to make use of technology to communicate, evangelize and catechize the people in and beyond their parish. How does one get started?  What are the best resources? How do I get into this without spending a great deal of time? Is it worth the effort? A good resource for parishes is the website of Jonathan Sullivan. He offers free webinars to help you get started. 
  • Home
    • About this Project
    • New >
      • Resources for Covid 19 and Stay at Home Orders
  • Faith Practice
    • Learning the Faith
    • Prayers & Praying >
      • Traditional Catholic Prayers
      • Praying
    • Reading the Bible
    • Catholic Social Teachings >
      • Life and Dignity of the Human Person
      • Call to Family, Community, and Participation
      • Solidarity
      • Care for God's Creation
    • Celebrating Rituals & Milestones >
      • Celebrating Rituals
      • Celebrating Milestones
    • Sharing Faith/Forming Disciples/Discerning Gifts
    • Serving Others
  • Church Year
    • Mass/Sunday Worship & Lectionary Resources
    • Advent >
      • For Families
      • For Parishes/Schools
    • Christmas >
      • For Families >
        • For Parishes/Schools
    • Ordinary Time >
      • January/ February
    • LENT >
      • Lenten season resources
      • Breaking Open the Word-Lent - Cycle B
    • EASTER >
      • Easter Season Resources
    • Current Events
  • Sacraments
    • General
    • Sacraments of Initiation
    • Sacraments of Healing
    • Sacraments at the Service of Communion
  • Family
    • Parenting >
      • General
      • Young Children
      • Adolescents
      • Special Needs
      • Empty Nest
    • Partnering with Parents
    • Parent Faith Formation
    • Grandparents >
      • Grandparent resources
      • Poppi's Adventures in Babysitting
    • Let's Talk About... >
      • Racism
      • Really Tough Topics
    • Issues Families Deal With >
      • Divorce
      • Addiction
      • Mental Health Issues
      • Death, Loss, Grief
      • Transforming Hate into Love >
        • One Day Against Hate
  • Media
    • Movie Reviews & Reviewer Resources
    • Programs on Streaming Services
    • Using Media and Technology
    • Videos for Faith Formation
  • Leadership
    • Learning New Approaches
    • Current Research, Resources, and Articles for Leaders
    • Webinars, Workshops, Conferences & More >
      • Archived Leadership Webinars, Workshops, & Conferences
      • 2018 One Day Against Hate (a partnership effort) >
        • Prayer Service Framework Option 1
        • Prayer Service Framework Option 2
        • Resources to Guide Conversations of Understanding to Combat Hate
    • On Church Documents Regarding Families
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