Closing the Digital Divide with Digital Citizenship for Parents
In households that don't have a culture of computer use, it is often children who teach their parents how to accomplish various tasks on the internet. In fact, technology can create anxiety for...
Tips for Teachers and Parents to Prepare Students to be Safe Online This Summer
Being a good citizen in the digital world is just as important as being one in the physical world. Digital citizenship means being respectful and responsible while online, and it requires critical thinking skills to...
Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe Online
As a parent, and someone who works for a digital literacy company, I’ve been thinking lately about how scary it can be to raise young children in our evolving educational landscape.
Preventing Cyberbullying: Working Together to Keep Kids Safe Online
October is Bullying Prevention Month, an ideal time for both families and schools to work together to raise awareness of and help prevent cyberbullying.
Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can happen anytime, anywhere....
This September, a Reminder of Why It’s So Important Keep Kids Safe Online
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a difficult topic, but an important one for parents and teachers. In the U.S., suicide is the third leading cause of death for middle...
Why Digital Safety Matters: Keep Your Kids Safe & Healthy Online
From schoolwork to texting friends, and gaming to streaming tv, children today are spending more time than ever on screens. In fact, an average of 7.5 hours a day, by some...