2023-05-102023-05-102023-04-20https://hdl.handle.net/10125/104913The internet has reshaped nearly every aspect of our lives, presenting new communication challenges for parents of middle schoolers. Parents naturally want to provide protection and guidance as their teens navigate the internet. However, there are few resources promoting effective communication strategies to help parents mediate teen internet use. Teens need access to their parents’ wisdom and values to make safe, healthy choices online. However, few resources exist to help parents leverage their influence by improving communication. This study aimed to design and evaluate an online instructional module helping parents use communication strategies to initiate conversations about the internet. Research regarding parental mediation, digital media use, communication privacy management, and digital citizenship was referenced. Research on andragogy, informal learning, scenario-based learning, and Keller’s ARCS Model guided the project development to help engage participants and foster motivation. The project was evaluated through a usability study with three adults (n = 3) and a learning assessment with 15 adults (n = 15). The results indicated that the module was clear. They were organized into appropriate sections, and most participants found the content relevant and said they were motivated to use the communication strategies beyond the module. Recommendations for future research include expanding the audience analysis to better understand the audience needs and broaden the number and types of scenarios in the module.71 pageshttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/teenagersdigital parentingparentinginstructional designinternetconversationsdigital citizenship