AI Has Risks But Can Also Make Us Safer
We’re hearing a lot about the dangers of generative AI like ChatGPT, the new Microsoft Bing and Google Bard.
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Ask Trish: The Perfect Social Media Caption
Any thoughts on coming up with really good captions for content?
Ask Trish: The Perfect Social Media Caption
Any thoughts on coming up with really good captions for content?
Parent Guides
Parent’s and Educator’s Guide to Combatting Hate Speech
By Brittan Heller, JD and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Download Free Guide (PDF) Download Free Quick Guide (PDF) The internet is making it possible for people around the world to communicate with lightning speed and, for the most part, it’s a good thing. Whether it’s keeping up...
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Wellness and Safety
Overcoming FOMO
By Kerry Gallagher Worrying about whether we're missing out on new experiences, content, trends and even investments can make us feel like we're falling behind. But we can actually overcome that feeling – FOMO or “Fear of Missing Out” – and be present with what we...
Digital Wellness is Cognitive Wellness
By Kerry Gallagher This educators' series on digital wellness is being published in partnership with MASCD. Cognitive wellness refers to our overall ability to think, problem-solve, and create. We actually have the power to improve our brain’s ability to acquire,...
Social Media Can Contribute to Despair about War but also Provide Relief
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Like many people, I've spent a lot of time in front of my phone, computer and TV, focused on the war in Ukraine. On some TV news programs, it's literally the only subject covered, sometimes in minute detail. ...
Parent’s & Educator’s Guide to Media Literacy & False Information
By Kerry Gallagher, JD and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Download the Full Guide (PDF) Read the Top 5 Questions Download the Quick-Guide (PDF) We hear a lot about misinformation, disinformation and “fake news,” but whatever you call it, it’s a symptom of much larger problems,...
Podcasts
Podcast: Youth Mental Health in the Age of Cancel Culture and Online Conflict
In this episode, we shift our focus to young adults and college students. We talk to Jessie Quintero Johnson, associate professor for health and social change at Emerson College. Jessie is also a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker. Jessie discusses...
Tech New Year’s Resolutions for Educators
A conversation between journalist Larry Magid and veteran educator Kerry Gallagher about New Year's resolutions for educators. They talk about risk taking and how to encourage your colleagues to take risks with technology....
Protecting Children from Inappropriate Content in the UK
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectsafely/2018/11/13/internet-safety-expert-john-carr-on-protecting-kids-from-inappropriate-content.mp3 listen to Larry Magid and John Carr talk about children's online privacy rights in the UK ConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and...
Media Literacy for Educators and Families with Young Children
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectsafely/2018/11/01/media-literacy-with-larry-magid-and-kerry-gallagher.mp3 listen to Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher talk about Media Literacy and it's approach in the classroom and at home ConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and K-12...
Videos
1. Generative AI for Families
2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens
3. New Gaming Research
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