Online Class: Parenting in the Digital Age — Navigating New Norms

Transform your approach to parenting by learning to harmonize online and offline experiences, ensuring your child's well-rounded development in the digital era. Gain practical strategies to cultivate safe and secure digital environments, encouraging resilience and balanced self-esteem.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 22
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

In a world where the digital landscape constantly reshapes our everyday lives, parenting has taken on a complexity like never before. Enter "Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating New Norms"—a course designed not only to equip you with the tools needed to navigate this ever-evolving technological terrain but also to transform how you engage with your children in the digital world. This course is not just another online class. It's an essential journey into the heart of modern parenting, where the intersection of humanity and technology is explored with warmth, wisdom, and a touch of wonder.

Imagine confidently guiding your child through the maze of digital media without the anxiety that often accompanies it. Picture yourself feeling empowered rather than overwhelmed, knowledgeable instead of unsure. In this course, you will discover how to harmoniously blend tech and tradition, fostering an environment where your children can thrive both online and offline. By weaving technology into the fabric of your family life purposefully and positively, you ensure a comprehensive developmental path for your children, balancing screen time thoughtfully with real-world experiences.

With guidance on safeguarding digital engagement, you will learn to establish not just safety nets but solid bridges of communication. By understanding the nuances of parental controls and learning to engage in open, transparent dialogues with your children, you will craft personalized, secure digital environments. These lessons will empower you and your children with the literacy—both digital and emotional—to approach online spaces with confidence and care.

As the digital landscape redefines social interaction, this course will teach you how to maintain a rich tapestry of personal relationships while embracing the new and exciting networks technology offers. It's about fostering real-world skills alongside those nurtured in the digital realm, ensuring your child grows up well-rounded and prepared for the complexities of the modern world. You will become the trusted guide your children need, helping them navigate the intricacies of social media, self-esteem, and digital identity with grace and self-assurance.

The course emphasizes fostering resilience and a balanced self-image in your children amidst the sometimes overwhelming digital influence. You will engage with practical strategies, such as setting meaningful boundaries and cultivating tech-free zones that encourage family engagement, critical thinking, and creativity. Through these practices, you equip your children to handle the multitude of digital distractions they inevitably encounter, steering them towards becoming thoughtful digital citizens.

Moreover, you will explore the burgeoning world of educational technology, learning how it can enhance family learning and bridge generational gaps, creating a seamless continuum of knowledge transfer from school to home. This aspect of the course will open doors to new ways of engaging with your children's academic progress, setting a foundation for lifelong learning.

Throughout this course, you'll delve into the art of communication in the digital realm, empowering your children to become respectful, informed digital communicators. You will also gain the tools to not just understand but positively influence their online interactions, ensuring they grow into responsible digital natives.

Finally, you will come to grips with the emerging realities of cyberbullying, personal data management, and digital footprints. This comprehensive approach ensures your children can navigate these challenges safely, armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect themselves while fostering an authentic online presence.

"Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating New Norms" is more than just a course; it's a transformative adventure that will reshape your relationship with both technology and your children. By enrolling, you establish yourself as the cornerstone of an interconnected familial dynamic, ready to embrace the digital era with wisdom and confidence. This opportunity to grow as a modern parent and nurture digitally literate, emotionally intelligent children is the best decision you can make. Step into this journey with us and transform the way you and your family interact with the digital world forever. Join us today, and empower yourself to lead the next generation with compassion, insight, and unyielding strength.

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Course Lessons

  • Lesson 1. Balancing Tech and Tradition for Child Development

    Parents are challenged to empower children with the digital literacy needed for safe online navigation rather than limit screen time. A balanced approach integrates screens into broader educational and recreational activities, ensuring a holistic development experience.
  • Lesson 2. Balancing Digital Engagement and Safety: A Parent's Guide

    Teaching children about phishing scams and the importance of respecting intellectual property rights is crucial in today's interconnected world. Empowered with this knowledge, children can confidently discern errant information and appreciate the value of creativity, enhancing their digital comprehension.
  • Lesson 3. 4 Key Aspects of Parental Controls

    By utilizing content filters, usage controls, and monitoring systems, parents can create secure digital environments tailored to their children's unique needs. Through transparent dialogues, these tools help nurture digital literacy and responsible internet habits in children.
  • Lesson 4. The Art of Digital and Real-World Harmony

    Technology redefines socialization, allowing families to expand their networks online while potentially compromising the depth of personal relationships. Maintaining a balance between virtual and real-world interactions ensures the development of essential interpersonal skills.
  • Lesson 5. Navigating the Digital Influence: Self-Esteem, Social Media, and the Youth of Today

    Social media impacts youth by offering platforms for self-expression and belonging that can unfortunately lead to unhealthy comparisons and cyberbullying. Parents are crucial in teaching digital literacy and setting boundaries to help children maintain a balanced self-image.
  • Lesson 6. Empowering Children to Navigate Online Information with Integrity

    Fostering respect and empathy in online communication, along with understanding digital etiquette, is crucial for maintaining a safe and positive digital environment for children. By participating in their children's digital journey, parents can ensure that children are equipped with the skills necessary for the evolving digital world.
  • Lesson 7. Mindful Tech Engagement: Cultivating Resilience in Children

    Digital technology reshapes childhood experiences, necessitating mindful management to unlock learning potential while mitigating risks. Strategies like creating tech-free zones and encouraging family interactions can enhance cognitive skills and emotional resilience amidst pervasive digital distractions.
  • Lesson 8. Bridging Generations: EdTech's Role in Family Learning

    Educational technology redefines parental engagement, providing tools for improved communication with educators and real-time access to academic progress, ultimately nurturing a cohesive home-school dynamic. Such platforms enable parents to align educational activities with school curricula, creating a seamless continuum of learning that extends beyond classroom walls.
  • Lesson 9. Crafting Respectful Digital Communicators: Insights for Empowered Parenting

    Privacy and security remain crucial in the digital space, with the lesson detailing ways to safeguard information and manage digital footprints. Parents play a key role in illustrating the importance of privacy settings and media literacy to protect and empower their children.
  • Lesson 10. Digital Shadows: Understanding and Combating Cyberbullying

    Parents must set examples of positive online behavior and engage in offline activities to balance digital interactions. Teaching children about privacy settings and safe online practices, while staying informed on emerging trends, is crucial for a secure digital experience.
  • Lesson 11. Unlocking Connectivity: The Journey of Virtual Friendships

    As digital rapport deepens, online friends often transition to personal communication, requiring mutual trust and respect. Parents should recognize and support this evolution, ensuring their children feel secure in these interactions.
  • Lesson 12. Personal Data: Navigating the Digital Landscape

    Fostering a digital safe haven requires open dialogues, teaching children about privacy, online threats, and responsible digital presence, equipping them to manage their digital footprints effectively. By deploying practical tools like encrypted messaging and parental controls, families can enhance their digital safety while maintaining trust and personal space.
  • Lesson 13. The Digital Impact: Social Media and Teen Identity

    Engagement in multimedia content requires children and parents to cultivate critical, analytical skills, fostering thoughtful online interactions. Through open communication, parents encourage reflection and self-awareness, helping children navigate social media's ideals and its influence on youth identity.
  • Lesson 14. Screen Time Sanity: Crafting a Balanced Digital Lifestyle for Kids

    As children grow, tech tools from interactive ebooks to coding platforms like Scratch transform screens from passive engagement into creative, problem-solving avenues. By integrating educational platforms with tangible play, parents cultivate critical thinking and digital literacy, essential in today's world.
  • Lesson 15. Raising Digital Natives: Challenges and Opportunities

    As ethical guides, parents confront diverse online challenges like privacy, cyberbullying, and misinformation by fostering open dialogues to instill essential values in digital interactions. Developing emotional intelligence alongside an understanding of digital realities helps children discern between idealized media portrayals and authentic experiences.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate effective screen time management by creating a balanced weekly schedule that integrates diverse activities such as outdoor play, reading, and mindful screen use.
  • Define key principles of digital literacy, including identifying credible sources and understanding digital footprints, by analyzing online content examples.
  • Define key strategies parents can apply to mitigate cyberbullying, ensuring a supportive environment for open communication with their children.
  • Demonstrate how to implement online safety measures by using parental controls and digital literacy programs to protect children from online threats.
  • Define and differentiate between the four primary types of parental controls and their distinct purposes: content filters, usage controls, monitoring systems, and location tracking.
  • Discuss the importance of open communication in explaining parental control settings to children and identify the impact on fostering a safe digital environment.
  • Identify effective strategies for parents to set appropriate screen time boundaries, promoting educational technology use while minimizing distractions in children's development.
  • Recognize the impact of digital communication on family interactions and demonstrate ways to balance online and in-person engagement to enhance familial relationships.
  • Demonstrate strategies for parents to effectively support their children's self-esteem in the digital age, through open communication and balanced offline activities.
  • Identify the impact of Instagram and other social media platforms on youth self-esteem, focusing on both positive and negative aspects.
  • Define credibility by evaluating the authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage of digital sources.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking by applying the CRAAP test to assess the quality and reliability of online information.
  • Recognize the impact of digital media on different facets of child development, including cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating New Norms
Course Number: 57700428
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
Last Updated: January 2025
CEU Value: 0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Curriculum-Based, Online Class
Instructional Method: Self-Paced, Asynchronous
Assessment Method: End of lesson review exams and course final exam
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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