Build Digital Citizenship: Free Virtual Event for Parents, Hosted by an Internet Safety Expert
As parents, we want to be actively involved in our kids’ “Internet experience” by talking regularly about apps, media literacy, online safety, privacy, being kind, balancing online and offline time—and, of course, modeling good online behavior ourselves! Added to that, today’s “new normal” means digital learning and tools are part of our kids’ everyday lives.
That’s why, in partnership with Trend Micro, we‘re bringing our free Family Tech Talk program to schools across the country...virtually! This free virtual presentation and live Q&A for parents is hosted by an Internet safety expert from Trend Micro. Attending parents will learn what kids are doing online and how to have an open dialogue about digital responsibility.
Event dates for the 2021-22 school year will be finalized soon; sign up below to get notified when registration opens!
What You’ll Get With Family Tech Talk: Virtual Edition
An expert who will host and present this virtual event to parents
Trend Micro will work with your group to schedule and present a Zoom webinar on a date that works for your school community, about topics that matter to your community (such as managing screen time, gaming, social media, media literacy/fake news, etc.).
Step-by-step planning guidelines
A complete timeline for a smooth virtual event, from start to finish. This includes details on how the Trend Micro expert will coordinate with your group and what to expect.
Promotional tools
Save-the-date Facebook graphics, a customizable flyer, and sample email text to publicize your virtual Family Tech Talk event to families.
Access to free handouts for parents
Besides making this virtual event available to your school’s parents, your group will also be able to share informative handouts that parents can download, including popular apps that parents need to know about, FAQs on smartphones and school technology, conversation-starters for parents and kids, a roundup of social media and Internet safety resources, and more.
Join the Movement
For more than five years, we’ve helped thousands of schools across the country host engaging Family Tech Talk Night events. Get your school involved and help educate families about the importance of digital citizenship and Internet safety for kids!
Expert Q&A: Raising Kids in a Digital World
Lynette Owens of Trend Micro sat down with PTO Today moms to answer their questions about Internet safety and raising good digital citizens.
What PTO and PTA Leaders Say About Family Tech Talk Night
What Is Digital Citizenship?
Being a good digital citizen is much the same as being a good citizen offline—it means being mindful, careful, and considerate when using technology and spending time online. Interacting digitally is just part of the everyday norm for kids now—whether consuming online content like games and vlogs, “hanging out” in social communities like Instagram, or exchanging texts and snaps with friends. As these types of digital interactions increase, so too does the importance of good digital citizenship and making smart, safe choices online.
Why You Need To Educate Your School’s Families About Digital Citizenship ASAP
Family Tech Talk: Virtual Edition is a free school program organized by PTO and PTA volunteers or school staff to help families talk openly about digital responsibility, online safety for kids, and why it’s all so important. Whether you’re a social media guru or just a dad or mom on a mission, our free materials make it easy to plan this important event—either in person or online—for your school community, and the expert sources at Trend Micro ensure that every attendee will walk away learning something new.
Our increasingly digital world is changing faster than most parents can keep up, and often, children know more about it than the grown-ups! It’s not just about knowing the newest trends; it’s also about how to make smart, safe choices, how to balance time spent online and off-, and the importance of being considerate and respectful of others (as well as yourself).