Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse,” which is being embraced by numerous tech companies. The company formerly known as Facebook is so committed to the idea, that it’s renamed...
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds

Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds

Download Full Guide (PDF) Download Quick Guide (PDF) Watch Larry’s Interview (Video) Meta Horizon Worlds is now available for teens ages 13 to 17. The app, created by Meta (formerly Facebook) for their virtual reality headsets, enables people to explore and...
Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit

Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit” on Spreaker. With a little help from John Lennon, Larry makes the point in this 1-minute CBS News ConnectSafely Report My...
Digital Wellness is Physical Wellness

Digital Wellness is Physical Wellness

By Kerry Gallagher This educators’ series on digital wellness is being published in partnership with MASCD. Physical wellness is often associated with sleep, nutrition, and exercise but your technology habits are also having an influence. As you read in the...
Ask Trish: Being Funny vs. Mean, Online Edition

Ask Trish: Being Funny vs. Mean, Online Edition

Dear Trish: My friends and I love to joke around online. But recently one of my friends said something on social media that actually hurt another friend’s feelings. How can we tell if we’re being mean or funny online? Hi there! Thank you for the important question....
Removing Child Images from Google Search

Removing Child Images from Google Search

Google has announced a new policy that allows people under 18 or their parents or guardians to request the removal of images in Google search. This does not necessarily remove them from the internet and Google suggests that you also contact the website to request they...