On Monday, October 9, the NWR staff was trained on the importance of teaching our students about Digital Citizenship. The workshop for staff covered the shifting role of schools to promote ethical and responsible online behavior as well as Internet safety to our students as they navigate the real challenges of cyberbullying, internet safety, and other digital dilemmas. Our staff was given valuable resources on integrating these lessons on digital citizenship into their curriculum.
As adults it is also imporant for us to know what our children are doing on social media and to keep them safe while at home and in the world. As a starting point, ask your son or daughter how many hours per day they spend with their technology and also ask them what apps and sites they use most. It is surprising how many hour they actually spend engaged with media!
We must work together as a team both at school and at home to keep our children safe and to provide them with the support they need in today's world.
