by Emma | Nov 10, 2022 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Educational Technology, Parenting, Parents, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Social Media, State Boards of Education, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Teachers, Technology
Over half of adolescents and teens report that they have been bullied online. Perhaps more shockingly, the same number of teens admit that they themselves have bullied someone online. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, over 80% of teens regularly use a...
by Martha Custard | Sep 1, 2022 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, Smartphones, Social Media, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
In 2009 and 2010, anonymous question-and-answer apps exploded in popularity. These apps, which target young users, include Spring.me, founded in 2009, and ASKfm, launched in 2010. Newer apps, such as NGL and Sendit, integrate with social media sites such as Snapchat...
by Emma | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Emergency Preparedness, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, School Violence, Social Media, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology, Trauma
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...
by Emma | Apr 14, 2022 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Violence, Smartphones, Social Media, suicide, Technology, Trauma
Today’s students are digital natives: they grew up with the internet and modern technology. In other words, the online world is a very real and integral part of their daily lives. This includes social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Over the course of the...
by Sarah Vice | Sep 30, 2021 | Administrators, Blog, Bullying, Creative Learning, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Parents, Safe Learning Environment, Special Needs Students, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Teachers, Technology
The 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes information for schools about assistive technology devices. For students with learning disabilities, assistive technology may include “any item, piece of equipment, or product...
by Emma | Jun 24, 2021 | Blog, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Parents, School Counselors, Social Learning, Social Media, Social-Emotional Learning, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Trauma, Uncategorized, Webinar
Depression is a prevalent and pressing problem among young people between the ages of twelve and eighteen. Approximately 3.1 million people in this age group — as much as 12.8% of that population — have experienced depression, according to the American...
