A Pranking Trend, Swatting, Escalated into a Crime Wave

A Pranking Trend, Swatting, Escalated into a Crime Wave

Swatting is an online gaming fad that has become a dangerous form of terrorism. The term “Swatting” was coined by the FBI in 2008 to describe the act of calling in a fake emergency that would require a SWAT team to respond. Usually, these are fabricated hostage...
School Cybersecurity in Mississippi: How LearnSafe Ensures School Safety

School Cybersecurity in Mississippi: How LearnSafe Ensures School Safety

Earlier this month, the Mississippi State Auditor’s office distributed a report regarding cybersecurity in schools. Specifically, the report addressed whether or not students were able to access online material that may be harmful or is not age appropriate. The report...
How Has Technology Changed Teachers’ Job Descriptions?

How Has Technology Changed Teachers’ Job Descriptions?

By 2017, nearly every school district in the U.S. gave students access to technology for learning. Ranging from computer labs to tablets to cell phones to laptops, schools engage varied technology platforms to embrace this tech-savvy generation. During the pandemic,...
Instagram and Teen Mental Health

Instagram and Teen Mental Health

Instagram is incredibly popular among teenagers. In 2018, the Pew Research Center found that 72% of teenagers used the app. That percentage is even higher now. Over the course of the pandemic, teen social media use increased by 17%. Moreover, the pandemic also led...
School Safety: Technology and Early Intervention

School Safety: Technology and Early Intervention

All too often, the news reports instances of violence on school grounds. In 2021, students returned to in-person schooling after pandemic-related school closures. Since then, school violence has only increased. According to EdWeek, many teachers report that they’ve...
Digital Wellness in Schools

Digital Wellness in Schools

Technology offers students a world of opportunities, many of which are beneficial. Students can access information at the touch of a finger. They can also find ways to supplement learning and explore their interests. However, these benefits come with psychological,...