Digital Health & Wellness
LIKE Documentary Virtual Screening & Discussion Panel: November 12, 7-8:30pm
Back by popular demand, Minnetonka hosted a fourth (virtual online) screening of the compelling documentary, LIKE, plus an expert discussion panel on Thursday, November 12, from 7-8:30pm. View trailers of the film, watch videos and read tips about managing screen time and setting family technology guidelines below.
Maintaining a Healthy Balance with Technology
Whether you work directly with students or you have children/grandchildren, we all interact with technology that is changing how we learn and communicate on a daily basis. We play an important role in helping students learn to manage their own use of technology independently and appropriately as we learn to do this ourselves. Digital Health and Wellness is an important discussion to revisit frequently with children from elementary school through high school. Digital Health and Wellness is an important discussion to revisit frequently with children from elementary school through high school.
In accordance with the District’s Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Policy (#524), outside of school, parents bear responsibility for the same guidance of internet use as they exercise with information sources such as television, telephones, radio, movies and other possibly offensive media. Parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s use of the District’s educational technologies, including school-issued email accounts and the internet if the student is accessing the District’s electronic technologies from home or through other remote location(s).
- Monitor & Limit Entertainment Screen Time
- Set Expectations & Make an Agreement
- Keep Tech Out of the Bedroom Overnight
- Apple Screen Time & Restrictions (YouTube, Guided Access)
- Filters
- Cell/Smart Phones
- Other Parenting Tips
Monitor & Limit Entertainment Screen Time
Set Expectations & Make an Agreement
Keep Tech Out of the Bedroom Overnight
Apple Screen Time & Restrictions (YouTube, Guided Access)
Filters
Cell/Smart Phones
Other Parenting Tips
Video Resources
Mathew Meyers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Dave Eisenmann, Director of Instructional Technology and Media Services for Minnetonka Public Schools, provide tips and ideas for maintaining an open dialog about technology in your home and understanding the significant role you play in helping youth be responsible and safe in today’s high-tech world.
Resources
- Common Sense Media has great reviews of movies, music, apps, video games, and more. Sign up for their weekly newsletter to stay in the loop of the latest teen tech trends.
- Top 10 Tips for Tech Healthy Kids- Dave Eisenmann, Director of Instructional Technology & Media Services
- Tips for Managing Social Media Use (from LIKE Documentary)
- Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online This guide published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers parents practical, developmental targeted tips to guide their children in navigating the online world.
- Well-Being Resources The Well-Being website give an overview of student well-being and outline our school processes for accessing supports within the district and from the wide variety of community agencies out there which can provide additional supports.
Technology Resources
Open the link below to view instructions for students and parents on the technology tools used for e-learning in Minnetonka.
Contact us
Submit questions and feedback online and receive a response within one business day through the Family Technology Helpdesk.