Episode description
Episode description
In this conversation, Yasmin London discusses the critical importance of online safety for students in the digital age. She emphasizes the need for proactive measures from parents and schools to ensure children's safety while navigating technology. Yasmin introduces the ABC model for parents, which includes controlling access, setting boundaries, and maintaining open communication. The discussion also highlights the significance of integrating student voices in educational settings and the role of technology in fostering digital resilience among children. In this conversation, Yasmin London, Jeffrey Bradbury, and Diane Manser discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating technology into education, focusing on digital literacy, online safety, and the role of AI. They emphasize the importance of resilience, community engagement, and a mindset shift towards embracing technology as a tool for positive change. The discussion highlights the need for educators and parents to work together in creating a safe and supportive environment for students to navigate the digital world. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Conversation Takeaways- Online safety is a growing concern for parents and schools.
- Building digital literacy skills is essential for young people.
- Parents should focus on content awareness rather than just screen time.
- The ABC model helps parents manage their children's online safety.
- Open communication is crucial for children to seek help.
- Integrating student voice enhances learning and engagement.
- Schools need to adopt a whole-community approach to online safety.
- Technology can be used positively to address online risks.
- Digital resilience is about equipping children to thrive online.
- Regular conversations about online experiences are necessary. We need to equip students with the right skills for the digital age.
- Teaching digital literacy is a long-term commitment.
- Community and communication skills are essential in education.
- AI can help personalize learning experiences for students.
- Educators need resources to effectively teach online safety.
- A mindset shift is necessary to embrace technology in education.
- Curiosity and engagement are key to student learning.
- Integrating technology should be done thoughtfully and progressively.
- Parents and educators must collaborate for effective online safety education.
- We must learn from trial and error in implementing new strategies.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Online Safety and Technology
- 02:54 Current State of Online Safety for Students
- 06:03 Parental Guidance and Strategies
- 10:00 Creating Open Communication with Children
- 13:51 Integrating Student Voice in Education
- 17:03 Coria's Digital Safety Framework
- 20:00 Building Digital Resilience in Children
- 25:06 Building Resilience in the Digital Age
- 26:57 Integrating Technology in Education
- 29:03 The Long Game of Digital Literacy
- 30:30 Community and Communication Skills
- 32:44 The Role of AI in Education
- 35:52 Resources for Educators and Parents
- 39:38 Embracing AI for Positive Change
- 46:31 Mindset Shift Towards Online Safety
About our Guest: Yasmin London is a dynamic entrepreneur, and Global Online Safety Advisor and Brand Director at Qoria, a trailblazing technology company committed to ensuring all young people are safe and thriving in their digital lives. Yasmin’s 13 years of...