by Case | Jul 28, 2017 | Blog
Blogs are a versatile way to connect with those who have similar interests, to express your feelings and even to market a product or service. This type of social networking appeals to a wide variety of users: virtually anyone can blog about anything. Teens especially...
by Case | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog
Every child will make mistakes, but 21st century parents know that if their child makes a mistake online, it can leave a permanent mark. Many colleges and future employers will be able to Google applicants and see a record of their online behavior. Parents should...
by Case | Jul 13, 2017 | Blog
Just as parents are responsible for teaching their children to be good citizens, the digital age also tasks them with raising good digital citizens. Today’s generation constantly uses some form of technology, whether it be a tablet, cell phone or computer. With this...
by Case | Jul 6, 2017 | Blog
Schools that monitor the Internet by blocking potentially-harmful sites can be sidestepped with relative ease by the tech-savvy child. These are the most frequent tools and methods kids use to bypass the controls schools set up to keep them safe: 1. Use A Proxy Server...
by Case | Jun 27, 2017 | Blog
Protecting children from the vastness of the Internet can be difficult. Huffington Post reports that 91% of teens, with or without a smartphone, say they access the Internet from their phones, which makes it even harder to monitor what a child might be looking at....
by Case | Jun 20, 2017 | Blog
Access to the Internet in schools provides students with many opportunities 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 enough...
by Case | Jun 13, 2017 | Blog
Social media has been a game changer. It’s interactive, it’s visual, it’s creative and it allows for global collaboration. It’s also a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, and network with colleagues and professionals. Of course, social media is not...
by Case | Jun 6, 2017 | Blog
The Internet is a valuable tool for learning and research. However, its primary use amongst teens is social media. While there’s nothing wrong with staying up to date on the lives of friends and local events, more often than not, social media can be a harmful and...
by Case | May 30, 2017 | Blog
Today, children access technology at younger ages, and they are more easily exposed to pornography, predators and other inappropriate content. In a survey conducted by the University of New Hampshire, 42% of children aged 10 to 17 had seen online pornography in a...
by Case | May 23, 2017 | Blog
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...
