Tools to Protect and Raise Digital Learners

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: May 19, 2023

April 25, 2014
Raising a “digital native” can be a double-edged sword. Web and mobile technologies offer incredible amounts of access and interactivity. Some of it good, some of it bad. So how can we protect our little learners? This set of tools may help.

Parents can monitor their children’s social media and mobile usage to get a better sense of their social connections.

Watch this video to learn more about uKnowKids

This is a platform that allows you to curate and access websites and articles curated by other teachers. Watch this video to learn more about Learnist

This non-profit wiki-like service contains online videos reviewed and approved by teachers for teachers.

Watch this video to learn more about WatchKnowLearn

Parents can limit their children’s iPhone usage with this time tracker. Extra time can be awarded for good behaviour too.

Rover

This web browser for iPads includes K-12-safe content filtering, no personal data tracking, and allows Flash videos.

Watch this video to learn more about Rover

Collaborative Places and Group Communication

Here is a collection curated by Director of Instructional Technology Lisa Prescott and features several other great tools.

Essential Apps for Teachers

This collection is curated by Apple Distinguished Educator Glenda Stewart-Smith.

Enjoy these great tools for educators!

Meet Med Kharbach, PhD

Dr. Med Kharbach is an influential voice in the global educational technology landscape, with an extensive background in educational studies and a decade-long experience as a K-12 teacher. Holding a Ph.D. from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, he brings a unique perspective to the educational world by integrating his profound academic knowledge with his hands-on teaching experience. Dr. Kharbach's academic pursuits encompass curriculum studies, discourse analysis, language learning/teaching, language and identity, emerging literacies, educational technology, and research methodologies. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences and published in various esteemed academic journals.