Get Screen Smart: Essential Tech Knowledge Needed for Digital Parenting

Описание: In this #AskTheExperts webinar, Children and Screens’ panel discussed the essential tech information parents need to know to guide their children towards healthy and informed digital media use, including: how algorithms and AI impact the content young people see online, the type of data collected about children on digital platforms, and strategies for critically evaluating information online.

Children and Screens’ #AskTheExperts Panel:
Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Communication, University of Connecticut
Matthew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts
Pamela Wisniewski, PhD, Principle Research Scientist, International Computer Science Institute (ICSI)
Robbie Torney, Head of AI & Digital Assessments, Common Sense Media

Moderated by Diana Graber, Founder, Cyber Civics and Cyberwise

Timestamps:
[00:00:00] - Introductions by Executive Director of Children and Screens Kris Perry
[00:01:41] - Moderator Diana Graber on essential tech knowledge for digital parenting
[00:07:40] - Matthew Johnson on critically evaluating information and news online
[00:17:46] - Moderator follow-up: How can teachers and librarians support parents in building children’s critical thinking and media literacy skills?
[00:19:58] - Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch on algorithmic literacy
[00:28:20] - Moderator follow-up: How can youth use tech to their advantage and not their detriment?
[00:30:03] - Robbie Torney on AI literacy
[00:38:47] - Moderator follow-up: How can parents talk to their kids about the risks of using ChatGPT as a therapist or friend?
[00:42:15] - Pamela Wisniewski on risks to young people’s privacy online and digital privacy literacy
[00:57:53] - The panel addresses questions from the audience
[00:58:12] - Q&A: How can parents who may not be on these digital platforms prepare their kids to be safe online?
[00:59:23] - Q&A: Where can parents can go if they want to learn about the current digital landscape?
[01:01:13] - Q&A: How can caregivers model good digital tech use and media literacy practices?
[01:04:10] - Q&A: How can parents help their kids understand how algorithms work?
[01:06:34] - Q&A: What should parents consider before getting their child a smartphone?
[01:09:18] - Q&A: How can parents identify if a child might need more guardrails on their tech use?
[01:11:34] - Q&A: How do we teach AI safety/literacy? Is there a good way to integrate AI into curricula?
[01:14:28] - Q&A: How can parents know if their child is using AI?
[01:17:57] - Q&A: Are there classes parents and children can take to build healthy digital practices?
[01:19:30] - Q&A: What safety settings can parents use to protect their teens?
[01:22:46] - Closing remarks from Moderator, Diana Graber

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