Plugged-in is a  2-3 hour training for adults who parent or work with children.  It focuses on the 4 major risks to children on the internet; cyber-bullying, exposure to pornography, online gaming, and sexual solicitation.  Warning signs exhibited by children in trouble online and multiple ways of keeping children safer with emphasis on supervision and education are stressed.  Early childhood educators are challenged to look at the pros and cons of using computers in their classrooms and child care centers.  Other technologies, such as cell phone use, gaming systems, and ipods are also discussed, as well as resources for assistance with technology questions and reporting suspicious activity. 

For more information, please call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) or 1-802-229-5724; you can also e-mail us at: pcavt@pcavt.org