What’s New? – Page 3 – Siouxland Modern Media Committee

26Jul 2023 by nrcmmc

Locket & LiveIn Apps

Back in the day, a locket was a necklace given as a sentimental or romantic gift that one would cherish for years. It held a photo of a loved one that could be opened and remembered as often as desired. Today, there is a new “locket”– an app downloaded to your device. This Locket app is also a way to express sentiment. The Locket app is a photo sharing app, in which one can send photos somewhat similar to sharing a photo on Snapchat or WhatsApp. However the differences are as follows: - The photos automatically appear on the other person’s home phone screen as a widget–you do not open an app to see the picture. It’s a bit like a private social media platform right there on your home…

03May 2023 by nrcmmc

The Appetite for Man’s Heart

Devices, Guidelines, Hazards, Privacy

On Feb 10, 2023, Elder Klein presented a topic in Rock Valley at the NRC School, called The Appetite for Man's Heart. Watch Elder Klein's presentation here. https://www.loom.com/share/7e1ac2383dcb4a15978b485d6429e2ba How to guide our children with the dangers of social media What is the aim of modern media? -Missing -Evolving -Deceiving -Individualizing -Addicting We are empty/naked without our phones We can be blackmailed if we have ever shared something vulnerable online Exposed us to dangerous content Loss of Privacy. *Please note, that although we have found valuable information from an external web page for our blog post, we do not endorse all information, religious views and opinions posted on these third-party websites.

10Apr 2023 by Jason Spaans

Workshop: Apps That Parents Should Know

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Looking to Learn More About Apps Children Use? This video covers YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram! We explain how the apps function and give direction on how parents can be aware of their children's activites.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF5TVi0hvQs

03Apr 2023 by Martin Van't Foort

NetSmartz

Editorials, Filters, Guidelines, Hazards

NetSmartz is the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s (NCMEC) online safety education program. Their goal is to help children become more aware of the potential dangers that surround them when they are online. NetSmartz provides numerous resources that parents and educators may use to help educate their children/students. Topics for elementary aged children include telling parents/guardians if something makes them feel uncomfortable online, saying “no” if somebody asks them to do something inappropriate, following rules set by parents and teachers, and many other things as well. Topics for high school students include stories from victims of sexting/sextortion, distinguishing real vs. fake profiles and messages, avoiding posting inappropriate things online or via texting, not saying something online that you would not say in person, and other things of that…

06Mar 2023 by Martin Van't Foort

Best Phones for Kids: The Ultimate Guide

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Click Here: https://protectyoungeyes.com/best-phones-for-kids-ultimate-guide/ As we struggle to manage modern media in our homes, a common question is “when should my children first get a smartphone?” Our Synodical Modern Media Guidelines suggest that children shouldn’t receive a smartphone before age 16. But are there options to provide a phone to kids before this age? Thankfully, just in the last few years, several companies have developed devices that look like smartphones and in some ways perform like smartphones, all while keeping the more serious dangers of smartphones out of our children’s hands. Protect Young Eyes has put together an excellent guide to the options. We highly recommend you consider these alternatives rather than smartphones for your pre-teen and teenage children. *Please note, that although we have found valuable information from an external…

10Jan 2023 by nrcmmc

Time to BeReal

Apps, Guidelines, Reviews

“Strip[ping] away all of the unrealistic expectations social media has put on us all” says one reviewer of the popular new app ‘BeReal’ (source: BeReal App Review). Solely looking at that fact, one may think the new social media app is a breath of fresh air compared to the other ‘big 4’. It requests filterless, unedited photos from users at varying times of the day - with only 2 minutes to get it submitted. A few caveats to the positives: If the two minute time frame is not achieved, the app notes it; and users can’t see others’ content unless they post their own for the day. Also, users are encouraged to report immoral content to the company, but the company itself is not required to monitor the content. The…

05Dec 2022 by nrcmmc

Technology Addiction

Cell Phones, Devices, Hazards

Click here--> Technology Addiction | First NRC Modern Media Committee *Please note, that although we have found valuable information from an external web page for our blog post, we do not endorse all information, religious views and opinions posted on these third-party websites.

07Nov 2022 by nrcmmc

Sports Gambling Apps and Teen Brains

Apps, Cell Phones, Devices, Hazards

Click Here: Sports Gambling Apps and Teen Brains - Protect Young Eyes *Please note, that although we have found valuable information from an external web page for our blog post, we do not endorse all information, religious views and opinions posted on these third-party websites.

05Oct 2022 by nrcmmc

NFTS (NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS) – What do parents need to know?

Cell Phones, Devices, Hazards, Resources, Reviews

Click here: NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens): What do Parents Need to Know? PYE (protectyoungeyes.com) *Please note, that although we have found valuable information from an external web page for our blog post, we do not endorse all information, religious views and opinions posted on these third-party websites.

12Sep 2022 by Martin Van't Foort

Bark App Review

Apps, Cell Phones, Devices, Filters, Hazards

Get details about your child’s digital activities. Bark is able to monitor content 24/7, limit access to inappropriate and distracting material, set healthy boundaries with custom screen time limits and location updates. Learn more about this filter by clicking on this link: https://www.safewise.com/blog/bark-parental-control-app-review/ *Please note, that although we have found valuable information from an external web page for our blog post, we do not endorse all information, religious views and opinions posted on these third-party websites.