"I sat next to our School Resource Officer during the entire 4th/5th grade presentation. He leaned over and said, "This is a cop's dream education for teaching kids tech safety. Every kids should hear this." He was impressed!" (Text received from a parent, Jeanette, after a recent elementary school talk)
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Our team has performed hundreds of talks since 2015. We have over 35 years of combined ministry experience in Evangelical and Catholic churches.
We Perform a Variety of Online Safety Presentations
Technology is a Blast (Grades K-2)
The Protect Young Eyes team teaches kids how to use technology awesomely with age-appropriate language, engaging conversation, interactive activities, and videos. This presentation talks about screens, confusing pics and videos, predators, privacy, secrets, and the power of our words (typically around 25-30 minutes).
Although the main bullets are the same, the presentation decks are different between K-2 and 3-5, using age-appropriate images, illustrations, and videos.
For faith-based situations, Scripture covered includes: John 10:10, Proverbs 6:6, Psalm 119:37, and James 3:6.
Technology is a Blast (Grades 3-5)
The Protect Young Eyes team teaches kids how to use technology awesomely with age-appropriate language, engaging conversation, interactive activities, and videos. This presentation talks about screens, confusing pics and videos, predators, privacy, secrets, and the power of our words (typically around 30-35 minutes).
For faith-based, Scripture covered includes: John 10:10, Proverbs 6:6, Psalm 119:37, and James 3:6.
Although the main bullets are the same, the presentation decks are different between K-2 and 3-5, using age-appropriate images, illustrations, and videos.
You Matter (Grades 6-8)*
After many presentations in the US and beyond, we have discovered that students, like adults, desire to be known and have significance. Modern technology (especially social media) has tapped into this and offers a platform that often takes more than it gives back. We must remind students that THEY matter. This presentation covers topics such as digital footprints, pornography, bullying, sexting, privacy, mental health, and addiction (fits within a class period).
*We do not use the word pornography with students in grades K-6. Instead, we’ll use the words you see above: “confusing,” “unsafe,” “bad,” or “you know what we’re talking about (and they all nod their heads). If we happen to have just grades 7-8 together in a junior high talk, we will use the word pornography. We know that they are.
Heavy focus on Romans 5:8 and Psalm 139 for faith-based situations only.
You Matter (Grades 9-12)
After countless presentations in the US and beyond, we have discovered that students, like adults, desire to be known and have significance. Modern technology (especially social media) has tapped into this and offers a platform that often takes more than it gives back. We must remind students that THEY matter. This presentation covers topics such as digital footprints, pornography, bullying, sexting, privacy, mental health, and addiction (fits within a class period).
Although the main bullets are the same, the presentation decks are different between 6-8 and 9-12, using age-appropriate images, illustrations, and videos.
Heavy focus on Romans 5:8 and Psalm 139 for faith-based situations only.
How to Create a Tech-Ready Home: Navigating the Tension Between Careful, Countercultural, and Confident
(Audience: parents and caring adults; children discouraged from attending)
This is our bread-and-butter talk that has been delivered hundreds of times all over the USA and beyond. Although it’s not possible to create an internet-safe home, it is possible to create one that is internet SAFER. We’ve observed what it takes to have kids learn to use technology well. And we call it the PYE Core Values. This presentation breaks down these 5 foundational ideas. Get ready for a ton of practical tips, solutions, and ideas you can implement this weekend. (can be 60 or 90 minutes + QA).
Can be secular or faith-based.
Mental Health, Technology, & Our Kids: The Complicated Intersection Between Brains and Algorithms
(Audience: parents and caring adults; children discouraged from attending)
Studies are starting to point toward a greater percentage of teens and young people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. It's a really complicated time to grow up. This talk elevates our understanding of their brains so that we elevate our empathy for why some teens do and feel the things that they do online (can be 60 or 90 minutes + QA).
Can be secular or faith-based.
Pornography & Self-Generated Content: Real Threats. Real Solutions
(Audience: parents and caring adults; children discouraged from attending)
In this presentation, we'll explore the effects pornography has upon young brains and one’s view of self and others. Why do good kids look at porn? Why are teens sending nude photos to complete strangers? What should be our response? We will raise awareness and leave parents and caregivers with 6 practical ways to protect their families from the porn-demic (can be 60 or 90 minutes + QA).
Can be secular or faith-based.
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We Speak to a Variety of Organizations
Feedback about our Internet Safety Work
Dan Behm, Superintendent, Forest Hills Public Schools
"PYE provides extremely useful information, tips, and tools for parents. Parents must take an active role in managing these powerful tools, and it is never too young to build good habits. PYE covers this A to Z. Your future self will thank you for heeding the advice provided by Protect Young Eyes."
Wendy Hofman, Head of School, Lansing Christian
"That presentation was five bills."
The response from a high school student when asked by PYE speaker Doug Crawford how it went. Don't worry. It's a good thing.
SENATE JUDICIARY HEARING
JULY 9, 2019
Protect Young Eyes founder Chris McKenna was asked to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on protecting children online. His testimony came as a result of his #FixAppRatings initiative, and is now shaping legislation that is attempting to prevent the exploitation of children.
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We've done every kind of talk.
The members of the PYE speaking team have decades of combined ministry and professional experience. Whether we're speaking to kindergarten, teachers, freshman, or parents, our team knows how to say the right things to the right kids in the right way.