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GUIDELINES FOR HEALTHY
USE OF TECHNOLOGY
• How can parents and teachers help children unplug?
(And don’t forget, that we probably need to do
it, too!)
• Unplug yourself – youth often emulate adults
• Designate no-tech time
• Explore alternatives to technology as a family
• Create a productive role for the child that they don’t
need technology for
• Address outdoor activities and outdoor safety
• Meet developmental milestones through movement
and touch
• Be informed about technology overuse
TECHNOLOGY TIPS
FOR PARENTS
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Today’s youngest students are expected to
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So, what is on that list?
• Use a mouse to move the cursor on the screen
• Locate main keyboard buttons
• Be familiar with interactive apps and activities
• Know simple technical terms such as digital camera,
iPad, computer, mouse, internet
• Type name on QWERTY keyboard
• Understand the basic functions of an internet browser
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