The ProTech Playbook - March Edition

IN THE NEWS
Today’s Top Tech

🚫 Bye Bye TikTok?! | Not exactly. Last week, the US House voted to force the China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the US. With no similar bill in the Senate, this won’t cross the president’s desk soon. TikTok and creators highlight the deep impact this could have on the 170M Americans who use the platform (NPR). Here’s the latest. For our guide on everything you need to know about TikTok, click here.

👑 A Royal Mess | The British monarchy is at the center of a controversy over the digital manipulation of two official images, both now retracted by the Associated Press (AP). While this is part of a larger conversation around Kate’s privacy after a planned surgery, it is also raising many questions around how much image modification is acceptable (BBC).

⏸️ Unplug to Recharge | If you are finding yourself spending too much time on tech, it might be time for a digital detox. Disconnecting from the online world can help you be more present IRL (in real life) [CNET]. Don’t believe us? Check out what Selena Gomez and Tom Holland have to say about the impact of social media.

GAMING 101
Join us LIVE for A Parent's Guide to Gaming 🔴

Over 8 in 10 US teens report having a game console at home (Pew). If they haven’t already, your child is going to encounter video games.

What if we told you that you could harness gaming to be a positive force in your child’s life?

Join us LIVE on March 26 at 7 PM EST for A Parent’s Guide to Gaming.

Jon, our gaming expert, is breaking down how you can set healthy boundaries, make informed decisions, and foster open communication at home around gaming. Not only does Jon travel the country working with organizations on this topic, but he also remembers being a teen who loved video games.

RSVP here to let us know if you plan to join us on March 26!

WE’VE ALL WONDERED
Is your phone listening to you?…. 🙉

Do you feel like every ad is spying on you? You have the power to control all of the app tracking on your phone.

In this video, Joshua breaks down how apps track you and how you can limit what data they collect.

This is just one of our many student videos that are all available exclusively in our student curriculum on parentprotech.com.

You can take back your privacy!

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EDUCATION
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You can select a 30-minute time slot here for one-on-one coaching with one of our Parent ProTech tech experts. Be sure to let us know in the description what app or tech tool you need help with. This will help us ensure we come into our conversation prepared and ready to help you!

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WE’RE COVERING
New on Parent ProTech 🆕

Check out a few of our newest videos on parentprotech.com! Our team is sharing new videos and resources in English and Spanish every week.

For the Home + Parents:

• HELP: My child wants to play video games. Where do I begin?

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For the Classroom + Students:

• Netiquette: Engaging Online Responsibly

• Your Phone is Spying on You! (Here's How to Stop It)

• Artificial Integrity: Using AI the Right Way