by Emma | Nov 30, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Social Media, Technology
Social media is an integral part of life for today’s teens. Online interactions and social media platforms offer teens avenues for self-expression, connection, and information sharing. However, the extensive use of social media – especially video- and image-oriented...
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 | May 26, 2022 | Apps, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Smartphones, Social Media, Technology
Instagram is incredibly popular among teenagers. In 2018, the Pew Research Center found that 72% of teenagers used the app. That percentage is even higher now. Over the course of the pandemic, teen social media use increased by 17%. Moreover, the pandemic also led...
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...
