Screen Time. Media use and screen time is multidimensional; not all screen time is created equally. The global term “screen time” does not distinguish between different types of device usage: reading, writing, listening, collaborating, designing, creating, problem-solving, socializing, educational gaming, strategy gaming, and entertainment. Screen time in class is monitored and limited by teachers and filtered for appropriate content. Students use devices in class for educational purposes. The District expectation is that screen time in the classroom should be limited to instructionally relevant use only, and that instructional time should be focused on maximizing student learning including a mixture of face-to-face discussion and hands-on activities. Additional information regarding best practice can be found in the Xxxxxx Public Schools iTech G uidebook. Parents may request restrictions on the District device by contacting the NPS Help Desk at
Screen Time. Children will not be allowed to use computers, smartphones, or tablets while in our care. Behavior Agreement (BA) Our Behavior Agreement provides a framework for creating a safe and respectful environment in which the children are assisted in helping to understand the consequences of their actions when the Social Agreement guidelines are not followed. The agreement will be implemented when repeated unacceptable behavior is displayed with the intention to assist the child in making better choices or if safety concerns arise with the same child. Unacceptable behaviors that would be addressed through the Behavior Agreement: • Deliberate physical aggression or verbal disrespect directed at a child or adult. • Deliberate disobedience or defiance towards a staff member’s request. • Deliberate damage to the facility and/or equipment. • Leaving the program without permission. • Taking part in an unsafe act or endangering others. If a child is showing any behaviors indicated above, our Behavior Agreement policy will be: • Verbal Warning: Staff will speak with the child about our Social Agreement and what the next step will be if the behavior is repeated. • The parent will be informed about the incident and what their child’s role was in it. If the Centre Manager decides to implement the BA form, they will review it with the child and the parent at pick-up time. The parent will be asked to sign the form each time an incident is documented. • The signed copy will be kept in your child’s file.
Screen Time. Experts suggest having students surf the Internet in a central place at home, such as the kitchen or family room, rather than away from adult supervision or behind a closed door. Know what your student is doing with technology. Technology can be a great tool and resource, but also has the potential to be a big distractor. Help your student learn to focus on completing tasks or assignments prior to engaging in other Internet activities. Teaching today’s students how to manage multiple sources of information and potential distractions is a critical life skill, one best learned before heading off to college or the workplace. More resources about screen time can be found at Live More Screen Less xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/. Nighttime Procedures Parenting experts suggest parking all technology devices, from cell phones to iPads, in a common family room overnight to discourage late night, unmonitored use and sleep disruption. Do not allow your student to sleep with the iPad. Remember to model appropriate use and balance of technology in your own life as well. Digital Citizenship ● Anything students post online creates a digital record, often called a "Digital Footprint." Nothing online is very private, even if it is intended. Once digitized, it can be saved, sent and re-posted elsewhere. ● A good rule of thumb: If you do not want a parent, teacher, principal, future employer or college admissions office to know something, do not post it online. Set up some sort of test question to ask your student, such as “Would Grandma approve?” ● "Friends" are not always who they say they are. Encourage your student to be friends online only with friends they know in person. Never give access to personal information to people met online. ● Never post personally identifiable information online. This includes full name, address, phone number, email, where you are meeting friends or where you hang out. Discuss with your student how easy it is for someone to find you based on what you post online. ● Regularly check your student’s privacy settings on all commonly used sites and networks. Ignoring privacy settings on sites like Facebook means your student's photos, contact information, interests, and possibly even cell phone GPS location could be shared with more than a half-billion people. ● Cyberbullying (threatening or harassing another individual through technology) is a growing concern for today’s youth. It takes many forms, such as forwarding a private email, photo, o...
Screen Time. During the school year, screen time is only permitted on “Fun Fridays’ if the children have earned it. Children are permitted to bring their own electronics. Apps such as TikTok, Youtube, Fortnite, and any apps with access to general media/social media are not allowed. We provide age-appropriate games such as MineCraft and MarioKart etc. We also occasionally show movies from Disney+. Please inform us if electronics are an issue. (Initials)
Screen Time. Media use and screen time is multidimensional; not all screen time is created equally. The global term “screen time” does not distinguish between different types of device usage: reading, writing, listening, collaborating, designing, creating, problem-solving, socializing, educational gaming, strategy gaming, and entertainment.
Screen Time. As a Parks & Recreation Department, we prioritize outdoor time and active play when offering activities to program participants. In the event of unusual circumstances such as extended periods of inclement weather, “screen time” activities such as movies or computer lab time may be offered. All movies shown will be rated G or PG only and will be reviewed by a staff member beforehand. If you would prefer that your child be only allowed to watch G rated movies or no movies at programs, please notify the Site Director of your preference.
