Augusta Nissly

FOSI

Program Coordinator

Augusta is the Program Coordinator for FOSI's Good Digital Parenting. In this role, Augusta uses her creative vision to help build awareness and grow the audience of GDP. She manages all of the social media accounts and assists in content creation and management.

Augusta graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Communications: Public Relations and also minored in English: Print Journalism. Previously, Augusta managed social media accounts and online content for a D.C./Baltimore based law firm.

Articles

May 31, 2016

Being a Good Digital BFF is More Than Faithfully Hitting Like

Technology has changed everything, including what it means to be a “good friend”. Learn tips for talking with your child about how they can be a good friend while using social media apps and posting online.
November 25, 2015

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Connected Toy

What do parents need to know and understand about these connected toys, smartphones, watches, tablets, etc before purchasing them? Use this list of questions as a guide when shopping for connected toys to ensure you feel confident in your purchases.
October 27, 2015

Screen Time: It Isn't About Minutes

Screen Time Switches Focus, to Quality of Experience Instead of Counting Minutes

The screen is just another type of environment that children are active in. We can no longer classify all time spent in front of a screen as passive. So instead of obsessing over how many minutes and seconds our children are spending in front of a screen, we need to focus on the experience.
September 7, 2015

Teach your Child to Identify Reliable Websites and Sources

Being able to identify reliable sources online is a necessary skill. It contributes not only to success in academia but also keeps us from looking foolish. Learn how you can help your child develop the necessary skills to seperate the quality information online from the questionable websites.
August 24, 2015

Digital Backpack for Kids

Back to School tech advice for parents of kids.

Send your child on a path to success by incorporating technology for learning and fun.
July 20, 2015

How to Incorporate Tech into Summer Fun

Embrace technology and find ways to incorporate it into summer activities.

Ideas for including technology into summer activities that can help your child improve their digital skills and learn how to apply them.
June 16, 2015

Digital Backpack for Toddlers

Screen time and tech advice for parents of toddlers that encourages learning and fun.
June 15, 2015

Protect Yourself Online: 5 Tips to Avoid Having Your Password Hacked

When it comes to online safety a lot hinges on the strength of your password. Learn how to create and protect your passwords.

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2016 Annual Conference

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