At Shallowater ISD, we prioritize the digital safety and well-being of every student in our care. In today’s technology-driven world, students are constantly exposed to new digital environments, and we understand the importance of working hand-in-hand with families to keep them safe online. To support this effort, we have curated a collection of trusted resources to help parents navigate and better understand the digital spaces their children engage with. By fostering this partnership with families, we aim to create a safe, informed, and supportive digital experience for all students, both at school and at home.
Is your child excited to watch a new movie or play a new game, but you don’t have the time to review it beforehand? Common Sense Media has you covered with comprehensive ratings and reviews for movies, apps, TV shows, books, games, and podcasts, helping parents make informed choices with confidence. Explore everything they have to offer through their website, mobile app, blogs, social media, newsletters, and more, giving you peace of mind while keeping up with your child's digital world.
Protect Young Eyes is a valuable resource designed to help parents create safer digital environments for their children. Offering practical tips, tools, and guides, this platform educates families on the latest apps, social media platforms, and online risks. With a focus on empowering parents to have meaningful conversations about digital safety, Protect Young Eyes provides expert advice on how to set up strong safeguards and promote responsible online behavior.
Internet Matters.org is a trusted resource dedicated to helping parents keep their children safe online. It offers expert advice, step-by-step guides, and practical tools on topics ranging from privacy settings and screen time to cyberbullying and online gaming. With resources tailored to different age groups, Internet Matters.org empowers parents to stay informed and make confident decisions about their child’s digital safety in an ever-changing online world.
The Smart Talk is a free, interactive tool designed to help families set digital safety ground rules together. By encouraging open conversations, it allows parents and children to agree on responsible technology use, including online privacy, screen time, social media behavior, and device security. The Smart Talk makes it easy to create a personalized family agreement, helping establish healthy digital habits and ensuring everyone understands the expectations for safe and responsible online behavior.