'Juvenoia,' Part 1: Why Internet fear is overrated

Prominent US online-risk researcher David Finkelhor says there’s no evidence to support fears that the Internet increases youth risk and, in fact, there’s evidence suggesting the opposite. By Anne Collier Referred to variously as technopanic, predator...

The goal for digital citizenship: Turn it into a verb!

We need to get going with the digital citizenship instruction that will help us live together, learn from our mistakes and move on (online and offline) in the very public digital age. By Anne Collier Readers, this is turning out to be a series on digital citizenship,...

A child's self-destructive behavior: Test for 'digital citizenship'

The “Jessi Slaughter” story is a textbook example of why digital-citizenship instruction needs to be a national priority – and points to a good test for its effectiveness down the line. By Anne Collier The story of “Jessi Slaughter” last week...