FETC 2019

C347 | Safe & Secure: How IT Improves Student Safety and Parental Engagement (Room SOUTH 320D)

30 Jan 19
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Janna Bonds, Student Services Supervisor, Marshall County Schools; Charlie Jimmerson, Director of Technology, Marshall County Schools (AL); Michael Jolley, Director, K-12 Safety, Securly

With instances of cyber-bullying and suicide on the rise, schools are forced to adapt, and the hard work often falls on the IT director's desk. In this session, learn from the experiences of Charlie Zimmerman with Marshall County Schools (AL) who teamed with Securly, a cloud-based web filtering and parental controls tool that work across schools and homes with features focused on bullying and self-harm. Learn how Marshal County boosted its ability to partner with parents regarding online safety productively, which is an essential step in saving lives and teaching good digital citizenship. Expert Michael Jolley joins Charlie to showcase the tool and how to put these partnerships into practice in your school or district.