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Here are the presentations from our meeting on Wednesday, March 7th.



Here is the presentation from the January 31st meeting.



In response to a growing need, we are creating a resource group for the purpose of increasing parents’ awareness of the internet’s place in our lives. As an independent school community, we are in a unique position to make a difference by taking a stand and doing what we feel is important, without the challenges of a protracted bureaucratic process, and actively work to institute changes and create a positive influence.
 * MISSION OF THE PARENT FORUM:**

This group is intended to be a supportive group of Hamden Hall parents and interested family and friends, looking to explore and impact how we live with the new cultural phenomena of the online arena. Our goals are to stay in tune with the skills and online experiences of our children, and to create strategies and network for a set of guidelines as part of a community-wide value system.

By building a community of parents conscious of the far-reaching effects our efforts can create, at least in our school, our children can feel that the concerns are more community-wide as opposed to the result of parental control alone. This could go a long way in helping our kids grow with a more intact value system of healthy respect for both the dangers and benefits of being able to travel online freely.

Some topics for discussion –
 * Technology terminology
 * Online “problem areas” and taking more proactive roles
 * Monitoring software
 * Usage guidelines and appropriate limits
 * Developmental effects of online socialization

This wiki's purpose is to give members of the parent forum a place have discussions and gather information.

Thanks, Lorri Carroll Director of Technology