c2 - Accompanying Children Using Digital Media

Last modified by Daniel Nübling on 2022/08/03 08:12

Introduction

Children today are growing up with the use of digital media. They often have their first contact before kindergarten. Parents share videos on their smartphones with their children, listen to music together or install their first video games. Before children can read, they often already know which buttons to press to get to their favorite videos. Because the world of digital media is so fascinating, parents quickly come under pressure because their children want to use digital media more and more. That's why it's important to agree on rules for digital media use in the family early on and apply them consistently. There are a variety of technical options that make it easier for parents to control access to devices and services in an age-appropriate way.

Learning Aims

Understanding and Accompanying Media use by Children and Young People
He/she can guide children in the use of digital media.
KnowledgeSkillsCompetences

He/she knows

  • The basics of age-appropriate media usage.
  • The risks for children and young people online.
  • The basics of data protection and privacy for children.
  • The basic functionality of chat, social media, and video games.
  • Security functions for children on devices and in apps.

He/she can

  • Set up apps that control access to devices and apps in an age-appropriate way.
  • Configure devices to be age-appropriate for use.
  • Check privacy settings and adjust them to suit the age of the user.

He/she is able to

  • Assess the development of children and young people and shape media use accordingly.
  • Gradually lead children and adolescents to independent usage of digital media.
  • Gather information about new offerings and evaluate them for his or her child.
  • Sensitize children to risks and work out options for action.
  • Examine digital offerings for children.

Learning Material

Age-appropriate Media Usage

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material
Lesson 01 Age-Appropriate MediaGroup work and Plenum 45 min.Details...
Lesson 02 Media Usage TimeGroup work and Plenum45 min.Details...

Risks for Children and Young People on the Net

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material
Lesson 03 Psychological and Social Risks  Group work and Plenum 2 units à 45 min.Details...
Lesson 04 Legal RisksGroup work and Plenum45 min.Details...
Lesson 05 Financial RisksIndividual, group work or plenum45 min.Details...
Lesson 06 Physical RisksGroup work and Plenum45 min.Details...
     

Data Protection & Privacy

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material
Lesson 07 Data Protection Basics for FamiliesGroup work and Plenum 1-2 units à 45 min.Details...
Lesson 08 Protect Children's PrivacyGroup work and Plenum 2 units à 45 min.Details...

Protection Against Online Sexual Assault

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material
Lesson 09Preventing Cyber Grooming, Sextorsion and Love Scamming Group work and Plenum1-2 units à 45 min.Details...

Accompanying Chats

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material
Lesson 10Accompanying Chats and Online CommunicationGroup work and Plenum1-2 units à 45 min.Details...

Accompanying Social Media

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material
Lesson 11 Accompanying Social MediaGroup work and Plenum1-2 units à 45 min.Details...

Accompanying Gaming

ExerciseShort descriptionTypeTime neededDescription and material
Lesson 12 Accompanying GamingSingle, Group work and Plenum1-2 units à 45 min.Details...