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 | 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....
by Emma | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
Whether children and teens are searching Twitter or playing a video game, they face the question of whether or not they should give out personal information. Without guidance, they may not understand why they need to keep some information to themselves. Therefore,...
by Emma | Dec 28, 2017 | Apps, Blog, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Social Media
Every day, we power up our computers to stream music or post that photo from lunch. But all the while, a website or program might be recording our – and our children’s — every digital footstep. That’s a terrifying idea for any parent. And it’s also why it’s so...
