Welcome to the new ConnectSafely.org

Welcome to the new ConnectSafely.org

Hi, and welcome to our updated site. It has received a much-needed facelift, and is now home to the ConnectSafely Blogger Network, a growing network of experts in the fields of safety, security, privacy, digital literacy, bullying and other topics you care about....
Internet of Things taking off amidst privacy concerns

Internet of Things taking off amidst privacy concerns

by Larry Magid Apple Watch is one of the newer IoT products[/caption] From a product standpoint, the so-called Internet of Things or IoT is in its infancy but, if some prognosticators are correct, it’s poised for enormous growth over the next couple of decades....
Cyberbullying and the impact on fitness

Cyberbullying and the impact on fitness

By Sue Scheff YouTube sensation Whitney Thore gained international recognition after posting a video called “A Fat Girl Dancing: Talk Dirty” (scroll down to view). The video shows Whitney at 380 pounds trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whitney was...
Teens speak: Should students publish their school work online?

Teens speak: Should students publish their school work online?

by Kerry Gallagher An educator chooses her content specialty because she is passionate about it and see its relevance in everything she does. This is not always true for the students who sit in classrooms. In an effort to help students’ work truly matter,...
Online harassment less likely & less distressing than in-person

Online harassment less likely & less distressing than in-person

by Larry Magid An important study conducted by a group of elite researchers in the field of youth victimization leads me to conclude that the role of technology in youth harassment has been greatly exaggerated. The research, conducted by Kimberly J. Mitchell, Lisa M....