by LearnSafe | Mar 1, 2022 | Mental Health, Parenting, Smart Phones, Social Media, Technology
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,...
by LearnSafe | Jul 30, 2020 | Administrators, Parenting, Technology
The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires school districts to monitor and supervise technology use by students and staff. In the classroom, teachers often take on part of this responsibility through active monitoring of student computer screens....
by LearnSafe | Nov 18, 2019 | Administrators, Parenting, Technology
COPPA, or the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, is a 1998 law designed to ensure children are not being manipulated online. The law requires parental consent before a website can collect or use data from children under the age of 13. This has broad...
by LearnSafe | Dec 20, 2018 | Mental Health, Parenting, Technology
Mental health is an important issue that can go unnoticed in tweens and teens. If your child is in crisis, it’s important to seek professional help. In this digital age, phones also provide a supplemental resource for teens to get help. Besides general health apps,...
by LearnSafe | Oct 25, 2018 | Parenting, Smart Phones, Social Media
Snapchat’s Snap Map has been a feature of the app since the summer of 2017. Parents and users expressed concern about the dangers of Snap Map on Snapchat, including an invasion of privacy and the risks of location sharing. Still, the feature remains in use to this...
by LearnSafe | Feb 27, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parenting
Cyberbullying is the misuse of technological devices to mentally and emotionally harm another individual. This could include posting harmful messages on social media accounts, sending demeaning texts, posting detrimental photos online and more. According...
