Bridging the digital literacy gap
November 2nd, 2009 | Published in Google Public Policy
It's important that parents and educators help kids to develop healthy, safe, and responsible online habits. But this can be a challenge, even for the tech-savviest families.
That's why we're launching a tour with iKeepSafe to help parents and educators across the country become more involved in kids' online activities. To kick-off the tour, we're sponsoring a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to address some of the key issues around digital media literacy, including how to talk to kids about maintaining their online reputations.
Over the past year, we've been working with the PointSmart.ClickSafe. Task Force to help policy leaders get up to speed on many online safety topics. This initiative is a direct outcome of the recommendations the group released in July.
"Playing and Staying Safe Online"
An expert panel discussion on how to help kids become responsible members of the digital community.
An expert panel discussion on how to help kids become responsible members of the digital community.
Panelists:
- Dr. Michael Rich, Director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health
- Dr. Harry Bloom, Director, California Technology Assistance Project
- Lt. Joe Laramie, Director, Missouri ICAC Task Force
- Darlene Faster, COO, Center for Social and Emotional Education
Moderator:
- Marsali Hancock, iKeepSafe President
With special presentations from Google and WoogiWorld.
When: Tuesday, November 3, Noon - 1:30pm
Where: Room B-354, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Lunch will be served.
Please click here to RSVP.
When: Tuesday, November 3, Noon - 1:30pm
Where: Room B-354, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Lunch will be served.
Please click here to RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow on Capitol Hill. Stay tuned for more announcements about when we'll be coming to your local community -- and in the meantime, check out our new instructional videos to about how to help your family stay safe on the Web: