Digital Backpack for Teens

Teens need digital skills to be successful in school and beyond. This is also an important time to talk to your child about their future. What they choose to post online can have a lasting impact, so it is important to discuss their digital reputation. Even if your teen is more tech savvy than you, it's up to you to set the tone for appropriate use of technology and social media. Below you can find resources to help guide you as a parent and to share with your teen to encourage positive tech use.

Advice

• College Admissions in the Age of Google and Social Media
  
• Some New Research on Teens and Texting
  
• Social Media Privacy Tips for Teens
• Be Purposeful in Your Posts
• Sharing is Caring: Caring About Your Grades That Is
• Safe Surfing and Tech Learning for Teens
  

Tools

• Digital Footprint Checklist
• App Tip Sheets
• 7 Steps to Good Digital Parenting
• Cyberethics Checklist

Video

• Checking Your Teen's Phone
• Sexting

Resources

• Social Media Guide
• Resources for Homework Help
  
• Digital Reputation Guide
• Copyright and Online Piracy Guide