Edtech is here to stay. Just like any technology, Edtech comes with its fair share of safety risks to kids. This is despite the numerous benefits that it has both within and outside the classroom environment. The skepticism that has been directed at the mass adoption of edtech mainly arises from the risks that accompany the use of digital learning devices.

Often, it is parents who express the greatest concern about the safety of their kids whenever they use digital learning devices. This is why it is important for educators to collaborate with parents whenever they introduce new devices or technologies into the learning environment. Besides enlightening parents about the role that they need to play in ensuring their kids fully benefit from edtech, it is important to talk to parents about what they can do to ensure the healthy use of tech devices at home. 

When talking to parents about the safety of school-provided technology, educators should not only focus on the learning opportunities that these technologies offer their kids, but also the risks that they face when using these technologies. The focus of the discussion should be on finding ways to teach learners to use edtech safely. Here’s how to talk to parents about the safety of school-provided technologies.

Inform them About the Guidelines of Using the Devices

It is important to have a clear guideline about the use of edtech so that learners know what is appropriate, and what isn’t. This should be emphasized both at home and in the school environment. Teachers play their part by teaching kids about the safe use of edtech.

Parents too ought to be encouraged to talk to their kids about how they can use school-provided technology at home without compromising their privacy and safety. Similarly, they also need to be encouraged to monitor how their kids use the gadgets while at home. Parents can only know what is required of them if educators discuss the guidelines related to the use of school-provided technology.

Encourage them to Support their Kids’ Use of Edtech

Parents should play a central role in all aspects of their kids’ education. In today’s tech-savvy world, this includes the use of Edtech. When talking to parents about Edtech, educators should highlight the productive uses of technology in the learning environment. This is the easiest way of encouraging them to support their kids’ use of school-provided technology.

Educators should talk to parents about the importance of nurturing a home environment that encourages the use of school-provided technologies. This may include providing a quiet place where kids can learn via school-provided devices without any distractions. Most importantly, parents should focus on their role in protecting their kids’ safety and data security when using edtech.