Filters – Siouxland Modern Media Committee

20Jul 2026 by Martin Van't Foort

Google Family Link: A user-friendly way to control devices in the home.

Controlling children’s devices has become a challenge in almost all homes. Land lines have become obsolete, making it difficult for parents to get ahold of children who are at home alone, unless parents give their children a device. Children are often given a cell phone or smart watch early in their lives, to allow mom or dad to reach their children more easily. With giving children devices, parents must also give rules and guidelines for those devices. It is a challenge for parents to hold their children accountable, and allow parents to control/monitor what their children have access to on their devices with already busy lives we lead. Google Family Link (GFL) steps in as a good option to help parents in this vital task. Benefits: Monitor screen time: with…

10Dec 2025 by nrcmmc

Child-friendly AI?

Apps, Devices, Filters, Privacy, Resources, Reviews

Edge, Chrome, Firefox, DuckDuckGo, Safari, AngelQ. These could be interesting names for models of cars, but actually these are all variations of web browsers. What is the difference between each of these options? More importantly, which one should you pick for your family to use? The owners of big technology sites won’t even put their own children on their site, states co-founder of AngelQ, Josh Thurman. Their browser, however, was created FOR kids to use - safely. AngelQ was created by Josh Thurman and Tim Estes in May 2025 as a safe alternative for families to give their children internet access without as much risk of finding age-inappropriate content. The AngelQ app uses the power of AI to make searches productive and fun, without accidentally clicking onto a site with…

19Nov 2025 by Jason Spaans

Workshop: Dr. Zach DeBruine

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Dr. Zach DeBruine AI Presentation Discover how AI is reshaping our world through a unique Christian lens in Dr. Zach DeBruine's compelling presentation. Gain insights into the rapid advancements of AI, its impact on education, and practical strategies for responsible use and integration. Don't miss this thought-provoking session that equips you with essential AI literacy and tools to navigate our evolving future.https://youtu.be/8jF6P5U2JKQ

07Apr 2025 by Martin Van't Foort

Topic: Accountability – what and why? Different ways to hold oneself accountable with modern media usage

Cell Phones, Devices, Filters, Guidelines, Resources

For the five years since they had been married, T & R both worked full time jobs. Each enjoyed their job; their work ethic helped them both to excel in their company. They normally spent their evenings doing things together or with friends. They stayed busy enough with their house, jobs, and social life that each one’s use of their phones stayed limited. Even when they were on their phones, they were together, and one would tease the other to ‘be present’ or ‘tell your boy/girlfriend you’re with your wife/husband right now’. There was an understanding between them that they weren’t perfect with it, but together they could hold each other accountable on their devices. It was a system that worked well - openness and honesty with their phone usage…

04Dec 2024 by nrcmmc

Cyberbullying Stories and useful tips.

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The following story is based on real facts but pseudonyms are used to protect the identity of those involved. Lexi is a very popular young girl. She is talented in most anything that she is involved in. She is a kind hearted, easy going young lady. She was raised in a home where family values of honesty, respect, and communication were upheld and where first person communication was regarded as the best way to communicate with another person or group. Lexi has one older brother and one younger sister. Over the past summer of 2023, Lexi was allowed to have a phone which could be used to communicate with her friends, since Lexi was getting older and more independent. Many of the boys in Lexi’s grade, and also older grades,…

06Aug 2024 by nrcmmc

Called From Two Sides

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I am thinking of the two invitations in Proverbs 9, which come from totally opposite directions, but are word for word nearly identical. Here's the first one. Wisdom has prepared a delicious banquet in her palace. The table is set, and delicious meats and wines mingled with warm or cold water are placed upon the table. It seems like a royal wedding will be celebrated. Wisdom has sent her maidens to proclaim in the open air an invitation to everyone. Especially the simple ones are called, foolish ones, inexperienced ones, and those whose understanding is darkened, who are actually sleeping. Everyone within hearing, in other words. Wisdom calls them to turn from the foolish, to forsake the foolish and live. Who is this wisdom? Read Proverbs 8;14-31, and it will…

08Jun 2024 by nrcmmc

There is Forgiveness

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From the 2018 January special edition Insight Into During a Bible study, two prisoners were talking together. " I will never be able to forgive myself for what I have done," said one of them, "My sins haunt me every day," he added. "That is good to hear!" his friend answered, "I have relatives who feel no guilt at all. At least you realize what you have done, and therefore you need the Lord Jesus more." When I heard this, I had to think of Paul. He continued to feel himself to be the least of the apostles, Sexual addictions can also lead to this, it continues to sadden you, this is good, as long as it doesn't suffocate you, Cain ran away from God, because he had murdered is…

04Apr 2024 by Maria Spaans

AI Presentation

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https://youtu.be/8tJ_AckT1AcThis presentation focuses on:What is AI (artificial intelligence)?ChatGPT and how it worksAI in health care and agricultureThe dangers associated with AI

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…

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