Common Sense Media

My weekend began with a text from my daughter:  "Can we get a PS4?  I wanna play Fortnight".  "Sure we can just run out and get a PS4!", I wanted to reply sarcastically, but I didn't (our household already has a myriad of other consoles, some which just collect dust, but...of course, we need a PS4).   "All of my friends are playing it.  It sound fun." was her reasoning behind the request.  While I doubt we will rush out to get a PS4, the request had sparked my curiosity.   What is up with this Fortnight?  It's is the constant topic of conversation in the middle school...both boys and girls alike.  What is it all about?  My middle schoolers have tried to explain it to me, but I wanted to look into it further...so I made my way to www.commonsensemedia.org.

If you have never to Common Sense Media, I can't recommend the site enough.  It contains reviews of apps, websites, video games and is full of informative articles which address many of the concerns of us parents have about our children living in the information age.  If you are looking for apps to monitor your students internet usage, or tips on what you should know about social media apps your children frequent, or ideas for conversations to have after seeing a movie...this site has it all.  Here at Saint Francis we use their Digital Citizen Curriculum in grades K-8.  It really is, in my opinion, THE site to go to when you have a question about your child and tech.

If you, too, have heard the term Fortnight and are curious to find out what it's all about, here is a direct link to the review page:  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/fortnite