Julie Read
Author's posts
Apr 12
Building Digital Media Literacy Skills
Media literacy is a skill we work to build in students to develop good habits around finding authentic and credible sources. The National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) has created a parent’s guide to assist families in starting media literacy conversations at home.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2019/04/12/building-digital-media-literacy-skills/
Apr 11
Keeping Up With App Trends
There’s no shortage of social media, video-sharing, and homework-help apps that are popular with teens and tweens. And while it’s nearly impossible to keep up with every new app, it’s still important to know the specifics of what new or up-and-coming apps you might see.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2019/04/11/keeping-up-with-app-trends/
Jan 15
Healthy Bedtime Routines
Sleep experts agree that teens need around nine hours of sleep a night, but by 2015, 43 percent of teens reported sleeping less than seven hours a night on most nights – meaning almost half of U.S. teens are significantly sleep-deprived. Should bedrooms be a no-phone zone? Read more for practical suggestions for teens and their families.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2019/01/15/healthy-bedtime-routines/
Dec 19
Hints for Balancing Tech Use Over the Holidays
What’s topping your kids’ holiday wish lists this year? Chances are it has a screen, Internet access, and games. Read more to learn how to balance family tech use over the holiday break.
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/12/19/hints-for-balancing-tech-use-over-the-holidays/
Sep 20
Digital Library
Did you know that St. Vrain students have more than 24,000 titles available to them in our extensive digital library?
Permanent link to this article: https://tech.svvsd.org/family/2018/09/20/digital-library-2/
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