Digital Citizenship: Wednesday, October 17: Using Media to Build Character

Using Media to Build Character at Home

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Our students are facing a future full of big problems to solve. Empathy, ethics and a sense of civic responsibility is more important than ever. Digital tools, books, movies, information, and apps - while not the answer to inspiring empathy - can help students gain another perspective, collaborate with others, and design solutions to meet the needs of today’s world.

PARENTS TAKE ACTION:

Invest 10-15 minutes exploring these resources. Select at least one to try in your household today.

● Check out this Character Strengths and Life Skills page.

● Explore movies and TV that inspire Empathy