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Navigating Technology as a Parent: Tips and Insights from an IT Professional

This resource offers practical advice and personal experiences from a parent with 20 years in IT on managing children's technology use. From setting up a safe environment to having open discussions, learn how to approach the challenges of technology parenting.

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Navigating Technology as a Parent: Tips and Insights from an IT Professional

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  1. The Challenges of Technology John Rainford, Parent Email: john.rainford@passgo.com www.passgo.com

  2. Aim • Raise awareness • Share my experience as a parent • References for further reading • Not to cause panic • Not to provide the ultimate answer

  3. My Background • 20 years in IT • VP of • CEO of Technologies

  4. As a Parent ….

  5. My Children Chris, Fifth Form Internet games Email MSN Messenger Bebo 15 minutes per day Sarah, Third Form Bebo MSN Messenger Email “Sims” game 30 minutes per day

  6. Computer Location

  7. Computer Location

  8. Safe Environment Location of Computer Router / Firewall Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware Updates

  9. Safe Environment Location of Computer Router / Firewall Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware Updates

  10. Firewall

  11. Routers

  12. Router - examples BT Voyager 2110 Wireless ADSL Router Firewall Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WAG200G - Wireless modem / router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, Firewall NETGEAR DG834G ADSL2+ Wireless Router Firewall, USB Adapter Bundle

  13. Router - examples BT Voyager 2110 Wireless ADSL Router Firewall Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WAG200G - Wireless modem / router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, Firewall NETGEAR DG834G ADSL2+ Wireless Router Firewall, USB Adapter Bundle

  14. Router - examples BT Voyager 2110 Wireless ADSL Router Firewall Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WAG200G - Wireless modem / router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, Firewall NETGEAR DG834G ADSL2+ Wireless Router Firewall, USB Adapter Bundle

  15. Router - examples BT Voyager 2110 Wireless ADSL Router Firewall Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WAG200G - Wireless modem / router + 4-port switch - DSL - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, Firewall NETGEAR DG834G ADSL2+ Wireless Router Firewall, USB Adapter Bundle

  16. Safe Environment Location of Computer Router / Firewall Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware Updates

  17. Anti Virus / Anti Spyware

  18. Safe Environment Location of Computer Router / Firewall Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware Updates

  19. Updates • Anti-Virus • Windows itself

  20. Safe Environment “Unusual” behaviour Talk to other parents Trust Giving Advice Taking advice Ongoing discussion House Rules

  21. Parental advice websites

  22. www.jrfirst.com/ts

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