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 30, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, Parenting, Parents, Pedagogy, Teaching Topics
Digital citizenship is a concept that enables teachers, administrators, parents, and technology teams to teach students how to use the internet appropriately. Students who develop a strong sense of digital citizenship are also developing skills that can help them...
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....