Technology Update
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With the increased use of electronic devices by your students such as Chromebooks, PC’s, Internet capable Cell Phones, iPads, Playstations, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch there is also the risk to your student’s privacy and security. The School District utilizes an Internet content filter called Seculy and another program called Aristotle to monitor and block student access to inappropriate Internet content. Your role as a parent with your student’s technology use is very important in guiding them to a be a good digital citizen.
Research shows that 91% of 13 to 17 year olds go online from a mobile device at least occasionally and 76% of teens (81% of older teens) use a social network (Source: Pew Research; Kaiser Family Foundation; Common Sense Media). Below we have compiled a few links to some helpful documents like a Family Internet Safety Contract and Internet Safety FAQ’s. The remaining links are to sites that provide information to parents about Internet safety, social media, privacy, and information on some well used apps like Fortnite and snapchat.

Parent Resources
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Internet Safety Contract
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State of Wisconsin Department of Instruction
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Interactive Safety Resource Available From The Department Of Justice
Interact is an online, interactive e-course created for parents and guardians to complete with their children with the goal of sparking basic online safety discussions in the home. This 30 minute module provides parents with the opportunity to review their own tech use to set a good example; interactive activities to complete alongside their children; and follow-up resources and activities to keep the discussions going.
This e-course gives parents the opportunity to set themselves up as the trusted adult in their child’s life. If the child sees something online they don’t understand or that makes them uncomfortable, they know they have someone to reach out to. The e-course even provides some ideas on how to start and continue these discussions, along with some bonus tips to help break the ice on awkward topics!
Be your child’s trusted adult. Interact, and stay safe! -
Protect Kids Online Podcast
This podcast is run through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. It has helpful tips and tricks for parents to keep their kids safe online.