This WIKI will be used to share important information with the DCA Family concerning technology and especially Tablets..

Our Board of Trustees have made a huge commitment to technology and we feel that there needs to be an easy way to communicate with our parents about ideas and issues that could help you use this technology. This WIKI will be that medium. We will provide information about our Tablet program and other important items that we want to communicate with you about concerning the Tablet program.

To leave comments or suggestions, you will need to set up an account. The link is in the upper right corner. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Did You Know  video from Parent Meeting - High School

Kids Cell phone use - parents help- look on the left under Programs and Resources

Tablet Insurance

Some of you have indicated that you were not able to get your Tablet covered through your homeowners insurance policy. We have located an online insurer that is reputable. This site may be your answer.

http://www.studentinsurancepartners.com/

Parents

A favorite web site for parent information in dealing with your student and technology. 

Parent tips by Kim Komando

Smart tools for smart Parents!   SocialShield Software

It seems as parents we are professional worriers. From the minute we find out we’re pregnant to the day we die, it never stops. Now here comes Facebook and the other social networking sites like Twitter and MySpace and we’re all playing catch up, worrying about what to worry about.

You cannot do what SocialShield does by being a friend on their facebook page. We do so much more.

Safe Families - Safe Families is a program of TechMission, Inc. that was formed to assist parents in protecting their children from pornography and other dangers on the Internet. 

11 Tips for Social networking Safety - from Microsoft

Minti - A web site about parenting ..........by parents

Technology Based- suggestions for Parents.pdf

One of the best parent links about internet use in the home - grade specific. "Common Sense Media"

Help for Parents "Limewire Hazzards"   New entry 10/8/08

NetSmartz411 is parents' and guardians' premier, online resource for answering questions about Internet safety, computers, and the Web. Great Site

Media Smarts for Parents  Being Media Smart at Home

It’s a new digital world we live in now. Along with television, movies, billboards, newspapers, and magazines, our kids move through their days surrounded by computers, cell phones, video games and more.

Cable in the Classroom has developed a variety of resources for you to use to educate yourself and teach your children how to evaluate media messages, practice digital ethics, and stay safe in the digital world.

StaySafeOnline.org Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance

Cyber-Safe Kids - Booklet Cyber-Safe Kids booklet.pdf

Get Net Wise - GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences

Setting up a home network

Securing your wireless router

Parents Internet Safety Guide

This is a great way for Parent's to have an agreement with their student about their internet use. Download this Safe Surf Agreement  safesurfagreement.pdfand discuss with your student the items listed. Great tool to help you give them direction about what is safe as they surf and communicate on the internet.

Great Internet Safety Sites for Parents