Today's children live in a world completely different from that of previous generations. Relationships between peers often occur online, mediated by applications, social networks and devices that many parents do not know or understand. As a result, many parents are not equipped to support their children in this process, while equally having concerns about their children's ability to socialise in real life. Additionally, they are witnessing the way in which new technologies capture the attention and interest of young people, sometimes to the detriment of homework, school, or quality time with family and friends.
According to Save the Children studies, the main factors that influence children's well-being when it comes to using technology are:
- the amount of time spent in front of the screens.
- the quality of social interactions in the virtual space.
- the quality of the content consumed.
Technology is part of our children's lives, and the role of adults is to help children of all ages discern what's right and wrong while browsing online, given that we can't always be there to help them make decisions.
For parents and teachers who want to fulfil this role as well as possible, Save the Children (part of the Romanian Safer Internet Centre (SIC), through the Internet Class programme, organised an interactive online debate on the topic of "Methods of managing the well-being of digital natives".
The panellists included Ioana Chicet-Macoveiciuc, (a blogger (Urban Princess) and mother) and Oana Moșoiu (university lecturer and Doctor in Education Sciences), while the moderator was Gabriela Alexandrescu, Executive President of Save the Children Romania.
The topics addressed during the live broadcast included:
- The needs of digital natives, as well as their rights and obligations, at school and in the family.
- The role of parents, and different ways of managing situations in the family.
- The role of teachers in supporting children during the development of digital skills.
This webinar gathered a lot of media attention. In addition, a large number of attendees connected during the online broadcast, asking questions, exchanging experiences, and receiving advice from specialists and one another. The meeting format turned out to be highly appreciated, with lots of positive feedback and good references for the future.
Find out more about the work of the Romanian Safer Internet Centre, including its awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services – or find similar information for Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.
Today's children live in a world completely different from that of previous generations. Relationships between peers often occur online, mediated by applications, social networks and devices that many parents do not know or understand. As a result, many parents are not equipped to support their children in this process, while equally having concerns about their children's ability to socialise in real life. Additionally, they are witnessing the way in which new technologies capture the attention and interest of young people, sometimes to the detriment of homework, school, or quality time with family and friends.
According to Save the Children studies, the main factors that influence children's well-being when it comes to using technology are:
- the amount of time spent in front of the screens.
- the quality of social interactions in the virtual space.
- the quality of the content consumed.
Technology is part of our children's lives, and the role of adults is to help children of all ages discern what's right and wrong while browsing online, given that we can't always be there to help them make decisions.
For parents and teachers who want to fulfil this role as well as possible, Save the Children (part of the Romanian Safer Internet Centre (SIC), through the Internet Class programme, organised an interactive online debate on the topic of "Methods of managing the well-being of digital natives".
The panellists included Ioana Chicet-Macoveiciuc, (a blogger (Urban Princess) and mother) and Oana Moșoiu (university lecturer and Doctor in Education Sciences), while the moderator was Gabriela Alexandrescu, Executive President of Save the Children Romania.
The topics addressed during the live broadcast included:
- The needs of digital natives, as well as their rights and obligations, at school and in the family.
- The role of parents, and different ways of managing situations in the family.
- The role of teachers in supporting children during the development of digital skills.
This webinar gathered a lot of media attention. In addition, a large number of attendees connected during the online broadcast, asking questions, exchanging experiences, and receiving advice from specialists and one another. The meeting format turned out to be highly appreciated, with lots of positive feedback and good references for the future.
Find out more about the work of the Romanian Safer Internet Centre, including its awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services – or find similar information for Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.
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