Student TechBytes

From Common Sense Media

Instagram is a popular, free social media app that lets users post photos and videos, follow popular accounts and friends, and send messages. It's owned by Meta, the company that also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, but it has a visual format that's more appealing to teens.

• What is Instagram?
• How does Instagram work?
• How old should kids be to use Instagram?
• What kinds of content will my kid see on Instagram?
• How can I monitor my kid's activity on Instagram?
• Are "finstas" and "rinstas" a thing?
• Is there any way to limit or restrict my kid's activity on Instagram, including connecting with strangers?
• How can my kid block or report other users on Instagram?
• What should I do if it seems like my kid can't stop looking at Instagram?
• What are some other risks associated with kids using Instagram?
• Are there any potential benefits to my kid using Instagram?

As a reminder, when there are issues at your site, the best way to get help quickly is through a Help Desk call (626-396-3699) or ticket (gopusd.com/helpdesk). Not following this process can result in a delay in resolving your issue.

Common Issues to contact the Help Desk for include:

• Application or Account issue with
• Aeries
• Canvas
• Clever
• Chromebook issue

Please remember to completely shut down your Chromebook at the end of every day! This will ensure your device has received all necessary updates and that you are able to connect to all PUSD applications without issue.

A reminder that Chromebooks are instructional materials, similar to textbooks. We have been receiving a large number of tickets from school sites and from students stating students have lost or damaged their devices. Chromebooks range in cost from $389 to $758. We understand that devices may be misplaced and that accidents happen, but please make every effort to take care of your devices as well as locate lost devices before submitting a ticket for device replacement.

Once a device has been reported lost or stolen, it will be locked and unusable.

• Are you ready to set up your Aeries Parent Portal account and don't know how to get started? Check out our series of how-to videos HERE.
• Are you an Observer in Canvas so you can see your student's assignments and grades? If not, check out this document with linked videos on how to become an observer in Canvas.