Technology is everywhere today and is viewed as a vital component to learning in the 21st Century. While Big Lake Schools understands the important role technology plays in helping students learn, we also see a vital role in teaching students how to use technology safely and responsibly.

Throughout your student's academic career with us, he or she will learn about digital literacy and cyber safety. The conversation can't stop there though. Digital literacy and cyber safety are important conversations that parents need to have with children as well. Additionally, as outlined in our Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy, parents are responsible for the guidance and monitoring of their student's use of technology outside of school hours.

Below are resources available for parents on cyber safety:

• Common Sense Media on Privacy and Internet Safety
• FBI's Parent Guide to Internet Safety
• Family Online Safety Institute

Social Media Company Safety Information

• Kik | Safety Information For Parents
• Facebook | Safety Center
• Instagram | Tips for Parents
• Twitter | Tips for Families
• Snapchat | Safety Center
• WhatsApp | Staying Safe

Parental Control Apps

• Pumpic
• Bark
• Limitly
• Qustodio
• NetNanny

Built-in Parental Contols on Apple Devices

• Use Restrictions on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Big Lake Schools is not responsible for the content of sites that are external to this site, nor does linking to external sites constitute an endorsement by Big Lake Schools of the sponsors of the site or the information presented on the site.