Ask Trish: How Much is Too Much Screentime?

Ask Trish: How Much is Too Much Screentime?

Dear Trish: Everyone says I spend way too much time on my phone. How much time is too much time? First off, thank you for the fantastic question! Let me start by validating this concern. I can promise you that you’re definitely not alone in feeling like you spend a...
Facebook News: It’s Complicated

Facebook News: It’s Complicated

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Facebook’s moderators can’t please everyone” on Spreaker. Listen to Larry Magid’s ConnectSafely Report for CBS News on Facebook moderation One of my favorite phrases...
What is Digital Wellness?

What is Digital Wellness?

By Kerry Gallagher This educators’ series on digital wellness is being published in partnership with MASCD. Educators are surely familiar with the term “digital citizenship.” We are familiar with coaching and modeling for our students the ways toward acting as...
Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV

Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV

Download Free Guide (PDF) What is Fire TV, and how much does it cost? Amazon Fire TV is a media player that streams video, music, and games to your TV. It plugs into the HDMI port of your television and turns any modern TV into a smart TV. There are several models,...
Ask Trish: Showing Up for Bullying Prevention Month

Ask Trish: Showing Up for Bullying Prevention Month

Dear Trish: What’s bullying prevention month? (I mean, I know what it is…but why does it matter?) And how can I really “show up” this year? Hi everyone! After a mental health break last week — speaking of which, I hope you all enjoyed some self-care and a...
New Law Will Make it Easier to Cancel Online Subscriptions

New Law Will Make it Easier to Cancel Online Subscriptions

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “New law makes it easier to cancel online subscriptions” Listen to Larry Magid and Assemblyman Marc Berman discuss new law (1-minute) Even though this is a California law, it is likely...