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Disappearing Messages: The Hidden Dangers Parents Need to Know
Disappearing messages have been shown to promote impulsive online behavior and create a false sense of privacy and security. Learn about the hidden dangers, the long-term impacts, and dialogue starters to help keep your students safe.
Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors on Campus and at Home
In this app guide, we walk you through the top ways kids cyberbully each other and signs that your student is being cyberbullied. Learn how students and parents can work together to prevent cyberbullying.
Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching
Video apps can be a lot of fun, especially for students who are looking for some quick entertainment. Finding ways to use video apps in a balanced way can help students reduce excessive screen time and some of the negative impacts it can have on their lives.
AI for Student Success: Being Productive & Learning Future Skills
AI and ChatGPT can be used to support student success and help them learn essential future job skills.
Negative Effects of Social Media & Screen Time (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Learn how social media can negatively impact our ability to sleep, trigger anxiety, increase body image issues, and what parents and educators can do to help.
What are Steam Games?
Steam is an online gaming platform where users can buy and play video games. Users have instant access to thousands of games that are available on Steam
Disney+ Guide (2024): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
Disney+ is a subscription-based streaming service where users can watch unlimited movies, TV series, and Originals. It offers entertainment from Disney, Pixar, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, and National Geographic.
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Snapchat (2024)
Learn the pros and cons of Snapchat and gain tips on how to keep students safe on Snapchat in this Ultimate Guide to Snapchat for parents.
Pros and Cons of Video Games (2024)
Learn the pros and cons of playing all types of video games for your whole family.
BAND App Guide For Parents
The BAND app allows parents and students to communicate with teams and groups about events, team announcements, and more.
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Disappearing Messages: Hidden Dangers Parents Need to Know
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November 19, 2024
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Understand the hidden risks behind disappearing messages and learn practical strategies to protect and guide your teen’s digital behavior.
AI for Student Success: Being Productive & Learning Future Skills
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November 21, 2024
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This virtual parent night event will explore the fascinating world of AI and the role it can have in every student's educational journey and future career paths.
Optimize Parental Controls: Balancing Safety & Privacy for Families
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December 3, 2024
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Understand how to set up parental controls and monitor your students without being intrusive.
Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching
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December 5, 2024
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Join this live parent night event and find out what tricks video apps are using to keep your kids watching
Optimize Parental Controls: Balancing Safety & Privacy for Families
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December 10, 2024
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Understand how to set up parental controls and monitor your students without being intrusive.
Protecting Your Family With A Social Media Agreement
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December 12, 2024
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Learn how to set up a Family Media Agreement for your entire family in order to keep your family safer with technology and social media.
How To Shine Online With Your Social Media Accounts
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January 14, 2025
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Learn how students can use their social media accounts to help them Shine Online and better their future.
Smart Social 2024/2025 Live Event Calendar & Replay List
Topics and dates may change based on school/parent needs and emerging trends
July 2024
Back To School Screen Safety- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
October 2024
Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors on Campus and at HomeDecember 2024
Optimize Parental Controls: Balancing Safety & Privacy for Families- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
January 2025
How to Shine Online with Your Social Media Accounts- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
February 2025
Avoiding Strangers and Dangerous Situations- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
March 2025
Understanding Social Media and AI's Impact on Teens- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
April 2025
What are video games doing to your kid?- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
May 2025
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
June 2025
Fun Teen Bootcamps on AI, College Prep, Motivation, Skills & More- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules