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Navigating Social Media & Online Gaming for Kids

Understand social media apps, gaming risks, parental controls, and ways to engage with digital platforms for kids' safety & education.

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Navigating Social Media & Online Gaming for Kids

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  1. Social media, gaming and your child Secondary

  2. What are social media apps? • Applications that give access to social media • These applications are embedded in apps, videogames, websites and even learning environments

  3. Different types of social media • Social networking: Facebook. • Anonymous social networks: Ask.fm, Sarahah. • Blogging: Tumblr, Medium. • Bookmarking: Pinterest, Flipboard. • Photo sharing: Instagram, Snapchat. • Video sharing: YouTube. • Discussion forums: Reddit, Quora, Digg. • Consumer review networks: Yelp, TripAdvisor. • Social shopping: Etsy. • Sharing economy: Airbnb, Uber.

  4. Identifying key social media apps

  5. What are the benefits of using social media? • Social and creative fun • Share interests • Develop relations and extend offline interactions • Share educational content • Young people are using social media to date and explore relationships

  6. What are the risks of social media? • Exposure to inappropriate or upsetting content, such as mean, aggressive, violent or sexual comments or images • Inappropriate content like embarrassing or provocative photos or videos of themselves or others • Sharing personal information with strangers – for example, phone numbers, date of birth or location • Beingbullied or targeted for advertising and marketing

  7. Strategies for reducing risk on social media sites • Have a conversation with your young person • Discuss the risks involved in using social media • Explain the dangers involved in sharing content and personal information • Discuss the various ways social media may expose your young person to inappropriate advertising • Identify a trusted adult

  8. Parental controls and social media • According to Ofcom (2015) • 67 % of five to seven year olds • 91 % of eight to 11 year olds • 98 % of 12 to 15 year olds use online services • Age restrictions may not work • Parental controls are more difficult as young people may be able to circumvent the controls

  9. How to report on social media • If you are suspicious about someone's behaviour towards a child, contact CEOP. • If you see any criminal content, contact Internet Watch Foundation. • Childnet International discover how to report on several platforms.

  10. What is online gaming? • Online gaming refers to video games played online, as opposed to gaming in the form of gambling • Played on a variety of devices • Young people may play video games with players they don’t know

  11. Different types of online video gaming devices • Consoles, like the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch are usually played on a big screen • Tablets and smartphones are played on the go • Handheld devices like the 3DS and PlayStation Vita are less popular • All require an internet connection to play

  12. Identifying key online video games • What online video games do you know? • What video games have you heard your children talking about?

  13. problem-solving skills • visual-processing skills • processing speed • multitasking • increase memory power • diversion and play • improved socialisation • increased teamwork • a different world What are the benefits of playing video games online?

  14. The online video gaming environment can be: • anonymous. • violent or dangerous. • a space for grooming or inappropriate contact. • abusive. • where offensive language is used. • a place with a bullying culture. • difficult to limit your gaming time. • a place to experience gambling. • the cause of health problems.

  15. Strategies for reducing risk on videogaming sites • Check the video game content by reading video game ratings • Play the video game with your child/children • Know how to block and report • Activate any available safety settings • Talk with your child/children about the video games

  16. Parental controls and videogaming • Customise and set the features on your child’s account • Use an email you regularly check • Create guidelines for the in-game communication • Teach your child how to mute, block or report. • Understand the code of conduct • Watch your child/children play

  17. How to report an issue in an online videogame • If you see content that is harassing, pornographic or violent, you can report to the gaming site or game developer directly. • If you are suspicious about someone's behaviour towards a child, report it to CEOP. • If you see any criminal content you should report it to the Internet Watch Foundation.

  18. How to find good videogaming apps and software • PEGI – European video game rating and explanation of 3, 7, 12, 16 and 18 labelling. • VSC– Responsible for the PEGI ratings in the UK. • Common Sense Media– provides reviews on video games from the perspectives of parents and carers, children and young people. • International Age Rating Coalition – global rating system that reflects cultural differences among nations and religions. • Entertainment Software Rating Board – North American rating system.

  19. How to stay current with trends in social media and videogaming issues • Parents and carers can stay current with ever-changing trends by talking with their child/children. • Active engagement around social media and video gaming trends helps parents and carers foster trust.

  20. How much time should your child/children be allowed on social media or videogaming sites? • Every family is different • Determine the guidelines and maintain balance • Rather than focusing on a time ban, identify which specific activities should be limited.

  21. How to identify excessive use on social media or videogaming sites Is my child: • overexcited or aggressive when using a screen (video game, smartphone, tablet, computer, television, etc.)? • irritable, angry or uncontrollable when asked to stop using the device? • complaining about eye strain, back pains or neck aches? • physically healthy and sleeping enough? • connecting socially with family and friends (in any form)? • engaged with and achieving in school? • pursuing interests and hobbies (in any form)? • having fun and learning in their use of digital media?

  22. How to create and maintain media limits for your family • Guidelines should cover a few basics such as: • when it’s okay to use social media • how long your child/children can spend on social media • where it’s okay to use social media • rules on uploading and sharing messages, images and video • privacy guidelines.

  23. How to create and maintain media rules and behaviour for your family • Childnet International family media agreement and advice. • Themes: keeping safe, social networking, gaming and toys.

  24. Resources • Childnet International – arange of resources for primary and secondary schools, children and young people, teachers and parents/carers • Meic – the Welsh Government-funded bilingual national advocacy service for children and young people in Wales

  25. Thank you! Before you go: • Don’t forget to stay involved in their child/children’s online activities • Check out the Online Safety Zone for more resources

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