Parent Resources •Langley School District
•Cyber Safe. This collection of short videos, hosted by computer guru Steve Dotto, demonstrates how kids use the Internet and explains the responsibilities of being an effective parent in the Digital Age .http://www.learnnowbc.ca/lnbcresources/cybersafe/default.aspx •Cyberbullying Research Centre http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php identifying the causes and consequences of online harassment •Glossary of Cyberbullying Terms http://www.adl.org/education/curriculum_connections/ cyberbullying/Glossary%20of%20Cyberbullying%20Terms.pdf •Netiquette (Online Manners) http://www.wiredsafety.org/internet101/netiquette.html *Create a Family Facebook or Cell Phone Agreement which outlines parent expectations* BC Ministry of Education publications: •Keeping Kids Safe - A Brochure for Parents of Students in Grades K-12 was developed by the Ministry of Education to support the cultivation of positive school cultures and to help schools engage parents in maintaining optimal learning environments for student achievement. keeping_kids_safe.pdf •Call it Safe (elementary) BC_elem_parents_callsafe.pdf A parent guide for dealing with bullying in elementary schools. Description: A guide for parents of elementary school students and Parent Advisory Council (PAC) leaders. It will:
•Call it Safe (Secondary) BC_sec_parents_callsafe.pdf A parent guide for dealing with harassment and intimidation in secondary schools. It will:
How To’s for Parents •Understanding a Child’s Virtual World.pdf by Dr. Linda Young Qwest believes informed parents and guardians are better equipped to create a positive online experience for their families. To help with this, Qwest has partnered with Linda R. Young, Ph.D., a family therapist with more than 20 years of counselling experience, to develop a free, downloadable handbook: Understanding A Child's Virtual World.
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/parents/ Videos created for parents, including Social Networking Basics, What You Need to Know & 5 Tips in 5 Minutes •Taking Screenshots to capture Evidence of Cyberbullying http://cyberbullying.us/making_cyberbullying_screenshots.pdf |