Technology Resources
Listed below are just a few of the many available resources which can be found online to educate parents in the areas of digital literacy and internet safety. Please take a moment to explore them, and don't hesitate to contact us here at the Masuda office should you need assistance or desire more information on a particular area of interest.
NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) which provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates. Parents can access information on such topics as Cyberbullying, Gaming, or simply Basic Internet Safety. NSTeens is a related website designed specifically for your kids' usage! It includes tons of information in an appealing format including videos, comics, games, and quizzes. Check it out!
Common Sense Media is a leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. Their goal is to empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives. A large section of the site is devoted to Parent Concerns, including information on Cyberbullying, Technology Addiction, and even Violence in the Media.
Net Family News, Inc., is a San Jose, Calif.-based 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by journalist and youth advocate Anne Collier in 1999 to document developments in Internet safety and youth-related technology and media. In addition to its publishing and consulting work, for nearly a decade the organization has advised social media companies on digital safety and literacy. This blog from Anne Collier provides timely articles for parents and educators on the latest in technology. Parents can search for topics of concern. Sign up for her weekly RSS feed to your email to keep up with the latest with kids and technology. Check out the specific Parenting Category for blog posts of particular interest.
ConnectSafely.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy, and security. Here you’ll find research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news, and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy. Topics of particular interest include Parent's Guides to Cyberbullying, CyberSecurity, and Mobile Phones, among others. Subscribe to their newsletter for pertinent information sent directly to your inbox.