Build Digital Citizenship
Free virtual event for parents, hosted by an Internet safety expert
We’re proud to support parent groups who are looking to help families use technology safely and responsibly. Through our free Family Tech Talk program, your group can have an expert from Trend Micro’s Internet Safety for Kids & Families program host an engaging Zoom presentation and Q&A for your school’s parents. From social media to online gaming, parents with kids of all ages can learn best practices to help them be on the Internet in safe and healthy ways, including tips and exercises they can use.
This free event is offered in multiple languages and also satisfies Title I parent and family engagement requirements.
How This Free Program Works
1. Select an event date and time that works best
Register above to select a date and time to host this Zoom event for your school’s parents. A Trend Micro representative will then reach out about a month ahead of your event with a Zoom link. (See below for this year’s available dates.)
2. Prepare for your event
When you register, you’ll get instant access to our step-by-step planning guide, promotional materials, and free resources to download and share with parents.
3. An Internet safety expert will host the Zoom event
From TikTok to Roblox, parents will learn best practices to help their kids use the Internet in safe and healthy ways. These include tech tips as well as guidelines and exercises parents can use with their kids. Parents will also have the opportunity to raise their own concerns and ask questions.
Upcoming event dates:
- Mar 09, 2022 (Wed) - 7pm Eastern/6pm Central
- Mar 16, 2022 (Wed) - 8pm Mountain/7pm Pacific
- Apr 06, 2022 (Wed) - 8pm Eastern/7pm Central
- Apr 12, 2022 (Tue) - 7pm Eastern/6pm Central
- May 04, 2022 (Wed) - 8pm Mountain/7pm Pacific
- May 10, 2022 (Tue) - 8pm Eastern/7pm Central
- May 18, 2022 (Wed) - 8pm Central/7pm Mountain
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).
Still have questions? Call us at 800-644-3561; we’re here to help.