by Emma | Feb 22, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Social Media, Teaching Topics
On February 8th, the West Virginia state legislature overwhelmingly passed an anti-cyberbullying bill called Grace’s Law. Here’s what you need to know. Grace’s Story A 15 year-old girl, Grace McComas, committed suicide after she endured a long...
by Emma | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
Between 2010 and 2015, teen depression and suicide rates climbed 31%. Recent research points in one direction: avid Internet use. New Media Clinical Psychological Science recently published a paper linking teen mental illness and new media, a term including...
by Emma | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Social Media
The internet undeniably plays a part in many different types of anxiety. However, not all of these interactions between anxiety and the internet are negative. First, the internet presents a safe place for those with social anxiety. The fear of physical, social...
by Emma | Feb 6, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Parenting, Social Media, Special Needs Students
Kids today are constantly connected to the Internet. While the Internet is a wonderful place full of information and resources, there are also negatives. According to the Pew Research Center (PRC), one-third of teens online have experienced cyberbullying. The...
by Emma | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
As more children and teens use technology, cyberbullying becomes more of an urgent issue. Children believe they are safe behind a screen. Often, the anonymity of social media platforms makes them think they can say or post whatever they wish without any consequences....
by Emma | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
Whether children and teens are searching Twitter or playing a video game, they face the question of whether or not they should give out personal information. Without guidance, they may not understand why they need to keep some information to themselves. Therefore,...
