Online Red Flags and Adolescent Mental Health

Online Red Flags and Adolescent Mental Health

Mental illness in its many forms affects millions of people of all ages worldwide. With the rise of online communications, sometimes the behaviors associated with depression and anxiety are more easily identified than they would be in person. Someone can post a...
What the Child Internet Protection Act Means

What the Child Internet Protection Act Means

Most parents are familiar with the fact that schools filter the content kids can and cannot view on the Internet while at school. What they may not know is why those filters are in place. While these programs are useful for protecting the young minds of students, they...
Who Can Really See What You Do Online?

Who Can Really See What You Do Online?

Who can see what you’re doing online can vary, but the basics are always the same. You may think that using incognito mode is enough to hide your search history, but in all honesty, there’s very little you can keep private online. First off, your Internet provider can...
What Your Content Filter Misses

What Your Content Filter Misses

The presence of the Internet in schools provides many opportunities for students to practice independent research. However, this requires teachers and administrators to place a large amount of trust in the hands of most students, some of which may not be responsible...
What Responsible Technology Use Looks Like

What Responsible Technology Use Looks Like

With constant access to technology, it can be difficult to monitor whether or not students are acting appropriately and responsibly on the Internet. When online, some do not understand the repercussions of their actions and may behave in ways that could put themselves...