Avoiding ‘Zoom Fatigue’

Avoiding ‘Zoom Fatigue’

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Avoiding Zoom Fatigue” on Spreaker. Listen to Larry Magid’s CBS News segment on Zoom fatigue Over the past couple of years there has been an increased focus on screen time. Much...
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,...
Generosity is Great, But Be Cautious When Giving to Charity

Generosity is Great, But Be Cautious When Giving to Charity

by Larry MagidThis post is adapted from one that first appeared in the Mercury News in December 2020 “Giving Tuesday,” which is now behind us, is really the start of the end-of-the-year holiday giving period. For the remainder of the month, expect to see even more...