Empowering Digital Safety: Navigating Student and Family Tech Tools for Online Well-Being

1. Introduction and Session Objectives (5 minutes) Welcome and overview of session goals Key focus: addressing student safety and digital well-being with tech tools Preview of platforms: GoGuardian, Bark, Qustodio, Apple Family, Family Link 2. Book Discussions: 'Anxious Generation' and 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' (15 minutes) 'Anxious Generation': Explore how constant connectivity contributes to student anxiety, and how monitoring tools can alleviate or manage some aspects of this anxiety. 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry': Discuss the importance of slowing down, creating boundaries with technology, and fostering mindfulness in students’ digital habits. The 'Why' Behind the Books: Connect these themes to the use of tech platforms in promoting healthier, balanced digital experiences for students. 3. GoGuardian Deep Dive (15 minutes) Features & Benefits: Monitoring, filtering, and guiding online behavior Hands-on Demo: Setup and configuration for safe classroom environments Discussion: How GoGuardian promotes online safety and well-being in school settings 4. Overview of Other Platforms (Bark, Qustodio, Apple Family, Family Link) (10 minutes) Highlight the key differences and unique features of each platform How these tools extend monitoring and protection into the home environment Best practices for setting up and using these tools effectively 5. Collaborative Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes) Open the floor for questions Encourage participants to share their experiences with these platforms Discuss practical strategies for integrating these tools in schools and homes

The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt