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Parent Workshop Brave New World: Managing the Internet in the Age of Handheld Devices

It can
be challenging for parents to keep up with the fast pace innovations in teen
communication.  Not only do parents have to deal with instant messaging,
texting and Facebook but mobile chat services such as WeChat, Vine Flickr,
Instagram, and Snapchat are becoming popular among teenagers.



 Ms.
Berman-Dry’s presentation will help parents:



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Learn why mobile devices are different from
computers.

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·        
Explore different approaches to internet
management.



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Learn specific tools for management.

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Understand parental controls and how kids
get around them.



·        
Develop resources for adapting the plan as
your child matures.



 Alecia Berman-Dry is the Director of Academic Technology and
teaches technology classes for grades K-6 at St. John's Episcopal School. She
has given presentations on social Media and Internet Safety and Technology at
many local and national conferences. She was awarded the Shirley J. Lowrie
excellence in teaching award in 2010 and was recently featured in the
educational journal called Learning and Leading with Technology. 



 Wednesday, April 30



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Registration begins at 6:30 pm.



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Registration:  www.yfsparentsspring2014.eventbrite.com



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$15/person, $25/couple.

Sponsored by YMCA Youth & Family Services and Suburban Hospital

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