Board Community Dialogue - March 14, 2023
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Every student needs a positive relationship with someone.
It can be informational.
Feel that some information on social media is not accurate.
Ban cell phones?
Enforce phone policy in the classroom.
Benefit or Hindrance? BOTH! Benefits
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Social media is both a benefit and a hindrance/danger.
Kids “live what they see” Adults are more capable to self-regulate
There needs to be a policy regarding cell phones (consequences) |
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Social media is both a Benefit and a Danger. Adults use social less than teens.
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Social Media - Benefit or Hinderance?
+ Way for Kids to connect + Research/information - Mistakes not allowed - Somehow, comments turn negative
Should phones be banned in School or Work? - NO - too difficult - Set expectations for responsible use |
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Digital media and devices are NOT going away; we ought to show our kids how to safely and healthily use these tools.
Why isn’t MENTAL HEALTH and how to maintain it taught as a subject and skill set starting in elementary grades?
Positives:
Restrictions of COVID FORCED many to depend upon electronic communication.
As parents/teachers, are we being hypocritical? Are we on our devices all the time even though we tell our kids to limit their use?
Social media provides new opportunities for connection … BUT, what is the QUALITY of these friendships? |