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Parent’s Guide to ZEPETO

Aug 22, 2023

ZEPETO is popular among teens for designing content, fashion, items, and virtual environments.

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Ask Trish: Neurotechnology

Apr 23, 2024

“i’ve been reading about brain chips that they can implant in your head and they can achieve super cool things. can u explain?”

Parent’s Quick-Guide to Instagram

Oct 25, 2021

Discuss with your teen the importance of prioritizing positive connections and mindful content searching on Instagram.

Quick-Guide to Roblox for Parents

Jun 8, 2023

Roblox includes social features like in-game chat, which can be turned off to enhance safety.

Ask Trish: Using Generative AI Tech

May 28, 2024

“Trish, how can I make the most out of ChatGPT? How do u use it?”

Ask Trish: LGBTQ+ Tech/Internet Pioneers

Jul 11, 2023

Pride Month might be over, but it remains so important that we acknowledge and celebrate the many contributions the LGBTQ+ community has made to our internet.

Ask Trish: Neurotechnology

Apr 23, 2024

“i’ve been reading about brain chips that they can implant in your head and they can achieve super cool things. can u explain?”

Ask Trish: How Much is Too Much Screentime?

Oct 19, 2021

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

Oct 14, 2021

One of my favorite phrases is “it’s complicated,” because it expresses the fact that many things in life are not as simple as they seem.

What is Digital Wellness?

Oct 13, 2021

Educators are surely familiar with the term “digital citizenship.” We are familiar with coaching and modeling for our students the ways toward acting as an upstander, blocking and reporting bullies and bad actors, and making the internet a more positive and truthful place.

Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV

Oct 13, 2021

Manage what, when and how long kids watch through mobile, tablets and the web.

Ask Trish: Showing Up for Bullying Prevention Month

Oct 12, 2021

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 break...

New Law Will Make it Easier to Cancel Online Subscriptions

Oct 7, 2021

I’m not a cheapskate, but I don’t like to throw-away money, and I’m embarrassed to admit, that’s exactly what I’ve done on several occasions, when I’ve failed to cancel a service that I don’t use.

Like Fictional Killer Robots, Even Well-Intentioned Algorithms Can Do Harm

Sep 30, 2021

Algorithms – software that figures out what users want to see on social media – help sell us not just products, but ideas that affect our behavior.

Ask Trish: Help! Photoshopped Nudes

Sep 28, 2021

Dear Trish, Help! Some stranger followed me on social media and is now threatening to send these photoshopped nude pictures of me to all of my followers.

Quick-Guide to Misinformation & Media Literacy

Mar 9, 2022

How do we explain the difference between facts and opinions? How do I spot false information?

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: All About Filters

Aug 30, 2022

By Trisha Prabhu Trish, do u use filters? I know they’re controversial, what are your thoughts on them? Hi there! First and foremost, I want to thank you for your great question. Thus far, we haven’t touched on filters in much detail on Ask Trish, which is why I’m so...

Parent’s Guide to Tech for Tots

Jan 4, 2021

By Kerry Gallagher, JD and Larry Magid Ed.D Download Free Guide (PDF) Sixty-one percent of parents say that parenting is more difficult than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as the reason why, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey. Teaching...

How Smart Watches Monitor Your Health

Dec 24, 2020

by Larry Magid I’ve long been conscious about health and fitness, but in the midst of a global health crisis, staying healthy has become a bit of an obsession. In many ways, that’s a good thing, but thinking about your health can be a double-edged sword if it winds up...

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Safety and Privacy of Smart Displays and Speakers at Home and in the Classroom

Jun 4, 2019

ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher. Click to listen ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and educator and ConnectSafely K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher talk about their use of the Facebook Portal as well as other...

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2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens

3. New Gaming Research

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