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Welcome to today's #LDchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We're joined today by Understood founding partner @CommonSenseEd to discuss how to help kids use the Internet and social media responsibly.
Hi all, Barbara here from the Common Sense Ed team. Excited to be here to discuss how to support kids to be responsible creators, collaborators, communicators & consumers when online! #digcit#LDchat
CommonSenseEd: Hi all, Barbara here from the Common Sense Ed team. Excited to be here to discuss how to support kids to be responsible creators, collaborators, communicators & consumers when online! #digcit#LDchat
A1: Understanding the meaning of social media posts can be difficult because of the lack of tone. Help kids understand the context of online messages with a #digcit lesson on the Power of Words. https://t.co/DoPOtp8aFF#LDchat
Thanks for joining, Autumn! The first question was just posted.
Q1. What are some potential challenges that kids with #LD or #ADHD may encounter while engaging with others online? #LDchat
CommonSenseEd: A1: Understanding the meaning of social media posts can be difficult because of the lack of tone. Help kids understand the context of online messages with a #digcit lesson on the Power of Words. https://t.co/KRiWfMwzZ2#LDchat
A1. I think that some challenges might include understanding how information comes across. Students with LD or ADHD might also struggle with understanding how certain websites require more attention than others to use them. #ldchat
A1: I think students with learning and attention issues will face issues similar to other young people, but the consequences might not be understood. Check out Dig Cit & #SEL: Navigating Digital Dilemmas https://t.co/7bjrsQlIdl#LDchat#digcit
The unique culture of multiplayer online video games can be challenging for kids who struggle with impulse control, self-regulation or social skills. #LDchathttps://t.co/pZjApQOIxg
A1: Kids may also make quick decisions online that are driven by their emotions which could cause #digitaldrama. Encourage kids to take time to reflect before sharing online with a flowchart like the one here.
https://t.co/iuCecKbq6j#LDchat
CommonSenseEd: A1: Kids may also make quick decisions online that are driven by their emotions which could cause #digitaldrama. Encourage kids to take time to reflect before sharing online with a flowchart like the one here.
https://t.co/eL9SnVNv9r#LDchat
A2. Cyberbullying can impact a child with LD/ADHD because as someone else said, they might not understand the consequences of what they say. They can also be a lot more offended simply because of interpreting something the wrong way. Parents can help by supervising. #ldchat
Kids with #LD and #ADHD can be at higher risk for being bullied online. Here are some signs to look out for, and how you can help. #LDchathttps://t.co/SSd5rAzcfj
A2: Help your students and their families identify, address, and prevent online cruelty with the latest resources from Common Sense. https://t.co/rycGfnO5G0#LDchat
I think we can encourage students by letting them get to choose some of the activities they do, or even how they do them. Letting them use their imagination and helping them feel like they have a voice of what they can do. #ldchat
A2) Certain kids may be ultra-sensitive to mean behaviors from others, and their sensitivity may make them even more vulnerable. Adults can arm them with how to respond -- and supervise and set limits on their online time as well. #LDchat
A2: This is the easiest way I visualize the difference between bullying and cyberbullying. It is so much easier for a misunderstanding in tone to blow up into a really serious situation #LDchat
#LDchat#barbersclass Q1: Potential challenges kids with LD or ADHD may encounter online when engaging with others are others who are rude or unkind online. They also might not fully understand someone's humor or way of thinking.
CommonSenseEd: A2: Help your students and their families identify, address, and prevent online cruelty with the latest resources from Common Sense. https://t.co/dvQTTabjDt#LDchat
CommonSenseEd: ssseason7 Love this chart! Extend the conversation with this video on five ways to help stop cyberbullies - https://t.co/JDiBf86FMD. #digcit#LDchat
A3: Make a #DigCitCommit to teach these skills. Check out our new #digcit curriculum that empowers students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly so they can create and connect in meaningful ways. https://t.co/lZOGaannVl#LDchat
#LDchat#Barbersclass A2: Cyberbullying can impact these children because they may get more upset than other or not understand why someone is being a bully to them. A parent or educator can help by explaining that these people don't determine their value or worth.
No. 1: Model it. Show them what you get out of it, how you interact and respond, and what you avoid. If you're not connected, it's very hard to teach. #DigCit#LDchat A3
Hear from adolescent psychiatrist Jodi Gold, M.D., on what oversharing on social media means, the consequences of oversharing, and how and when to step in. #LDchathttps://t.co/nSUWvF8GHz
CommonSenseEd: A3: Make a #DigCitCommit to teach these skills. Check out our new #digcit curriculum that empowers students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly so they can create and connect in meaningful ways. https://t.co/9K7AJsuVah#LDchat
A3: Make a #DigCitCommit to teach these skills. Check out our new #digcit curriculum that empowers students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly so they can create and connect in meaningful ways. https://t.co/lZOGaannVl#LDchat
Kids and teens with #LD and #ADHD may be at increased risk of online predators. Use these 9 tips to teach your child or student how to stay safe online. #LDchathttps://t.co/SjDR1AlsQf
#LDchat#Barbersclass A3: We can teach that the internet and social media are meant to be for positive posts and experiences. We can also share several different educational opportunities the internet can be used for.
A3. Often we talk about the negatives of social media, which causes kids to tune out thinking we don't understand it's importance. Flipping the dialogue to show how social media can have a positive impact when used correctly, can be a game changer. #LDchat
And don't start with the dangers. I think that's one of the biggest mistakes in how schools and communities approach social media. Start with the positive, the great connections, the learning... that's far more empowering than lecturing primarily on the dangers. #DigCit#LDchat
A3. Often we talk about the negatives of social media, which causes kids to tune out thinking we don't understand it's importance. Flipping the dialogue to show how social media can have a positive impact when used correctly, can be a game changer. #LDchat
A4: Self-control can be difficult for everyone when it comes to managing our time spent on devices. Help all kids practice building self-control with activities from our #SEL toolkit. https://t.co/mxo9KSSKzy#LDchat
A new large-scale study suggests that spending a lot of time online causes symptoms of #ADHD. Read what our experts have to say. #LDchathttps://t.co/ciGMv8yZfD
A4. They might struggle making good decisions simply because it's something that intrigues them, so they would rather focus on that instead of stuff that doesn't catch their attention- such as chores or homework! (Which is why we need to find ways to make things fun!) #ldchat
CommonSenseEd: A3: Also, be intentional about modeling the behavior you want to see in your kids with your internet and social media use. #digcit#LDchat
CommonSenseEd: A4: Self-control can be difficult for everyone when it comes to managing our time spent on devices. Help all kids practice building self-control with activities from our #SEL toolkit. https://t.co/ch7opHSjIm#LDchat
Exactly! For the first time, some of these kids are connecting with people they identify with from across the globe. It's such a powerful tool for self-confidence, they just need guidance on how to harness that power properly. #LDchat
A4: Create a Family Media Agreement so that everyone is on the same page about expectations around times and zones when devices are used and not used at home. Check out our template to get started. https://t.co/nn3TwplEcL#LDchat
A3: This truly is the question! This is a continual conversation - To Teach Digital Citizenship Effectively, Educators Say It’s Time to Unblock Social Media https://t.co/cQhrXX6qmW#edtech via @EdSurge#ldchat#digcit
