by Jonathan Mendoza | Jun 12, 2018 | Apps, Digital Safety, Social Media
Does it seem like almost every website you encountered in the last month updated their privacy policy or their terms of use? That’s because they most likely did — and you’re required to know about it. Breaking down these changes will help you understand what...
by Amy FAV | Jun 7, 2018 | Apps, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
WhatsApp is a free messaging is available for download on most smartphones, Macs and PCs. The app works like most messaging apps and allows users to send text, audio and picture messages to other users. Former Yahoo employees founded WhatsApp in 2009. However,...
by Emma | May 31, 2018 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Smartphones, Social Media, Technology
Omegle is a website that allows users to start random chats with strangers. These chats can take place through text or video. While text messages may be monitored, the video is not. Given that Omegle allows users to connect with complete strangers, there’s a...
by Emma | May 24, 2018 | Administrators, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics
Mary got an F on her science project. She’s never received a grade this low. Mary decides that her teacher won’t get away with this. When she gets home, she sets up a social media profile using her teacher’s school website picture. Through this profile,...
by Emma | May 10, 2018 | Apps, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents
The internet is rife with potential dangers. However, the internet is also filled with resources for education and communication that deeply enrich your child’s life. It’s essential that children understand the hazards of the internet so they can enjoy the...
by Emma | Apr 19, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, School Safety, Social Media
Viral challenges are nothing new. Parents may remember games from years ago such as Chubby Bunny. In this game, one player places marshmallows in another player’s mouth. Then, the “Chubby Bunny” attempts to speak through the marshmallows. Although the challenge...
