by webmaster | Dec 10, 2021 | Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Social Media
For many years, schools have made deliberate efforts to teach students about their digital footprints and the ramifications of posting inappropriate things online, and yet there continues to be an increase in students nationwide using popular social media platforms to...
by webmaster | Dec 1, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Intellectual Property, Media Literacy, Online Gaming, Parental Controls, Protecting Online Privacy, Screen Time, Social Media
As we kick off the month of December, many children hope that digital devices will be part of their holiday experience. From gift requests for new devices/games to school breaks that allow for extended game play and social media use, families often find themselves...
by webmaster | Nov 15, 2021 | Bullying, Cyberbullying, Online Gaming, Social & Cultural Literacy
Many young people spend multiple hours each day interacting with others through online gaming platforms. Often, their online encounters are positive and help them feel like they are part of a larger community. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), 23 million...
by webmaster | Oct 27, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Media Literacy
Inspired by Canada’s Media Literacy Week, the U.S. Media Literacy Week has been hosted annually since 2014 by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). The mission of Media Literacy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and...
by webmaster | Oct 19, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Netflix, Parental Controls
Binge watching TV series has become the norm since Internet TV/streaming services arrived on the scene. As soon as new shows pop up, it’s hard to not immediately add them to your library/queue while planning a day to watch an entire series. Squid Game, released by...