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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, Social Media, Technology
Over the course of the pandemic, teenagers’ use of social networking apps increased exponentially. According to Common Sense Media, “media use by 8- to 18-year-olds has grown faster during the two years of the pandemic than it had over the four years before the...
by Emma | Jul 13, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Social Media, Social-Emotional Learning, Technology
Devices provide students with many benefits, from connecting with peers to accessing educational resources. However, devices also create stress and anxiety for young people. While social media helps students connect to like-minded peers, it also creates stress and the...
by Emma | May 4, 2023 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, News, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, Social Media, Technology
Recently, news stories, lawsuits, and hearings have exposed the danger social media poses for young people. Lawmakers investigated how social media harms teens’ mental health. Others criticized the profusion of pornography on social media. A January Congressional...
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...
