by Emma | Apr 20, 2023 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Social Media, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
Parents, educators, and experts know that social media can harm a young person’s mental health. A recent 60 Minutes report told the stories of students who suffered from depression, disordered eating, and suicidal ideation. All of the cases presented in the report...
by Emma | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Social Media, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
It’s no secret that social media can damage the mental health of children and teens – and that school closures and social isolation due to the pandemic deepened this danger. According to 60 Minutes, over twelve hundred families are currently suing social media...
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 Emma | Oct 13, 2022 | Administrators, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Social-Emotional Learning, Teaching Topics, Technology
Traditional models of school behavior management focus on responding to inappropriate student behavior. However, evidence shows this isn’t always effective. As a result, several schools have moved to a preventative model. Positive Behavioral Interventions &...
by Annika Bastian | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Creative Learning, Cyberbullying, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Social Learning, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Schools encourage teachers to include technology in the classroom while engaging students through creative projects. Using multimedia design in the classroom provides students with skills for their future by integrating technology and creativity. Additionally, studies...
