Providing information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their digital world.
One TikTok user demonstrated how swapping AirPods and using Google Translate is an effective way to communicate secretly. Read the article here.
Teens use dark humor on TikTok to cope with school shooting anxiety. Read the article here.
Because homework-help apps and sites can either give students all the answers or provide much-needed support, parents need to make sure kids are using these tools properly. Read the article here.
Today’s cyberbullies no longer rely on chat-based venues, such as texting or instant messages. Instead, social media platforms, sometimes used anonymously, are employed to strengthen mob mentalities and the shame of victims. Read the article here.
How a writing tool became the new default way to pass notes in class. Read the article here.
What will these teens expect of tech based on their current experiences? Read the article here.
Nick Gibb spoke out ahead of the government publishing new guidance for schools, expected to address internet safety, social media and online gaming. Read the article here.
Under new legislation, French students will be prohibited from using smartphones and tablets while at school. Read the article here.
This year’s hottest social media can fill the school day with drama and distraction. Read the article from Common Sense Media here.
Providing students with dependable Wi-Fi before and after school is a boon for those who might lack broadband internet at home, giving them two opportunities daily to complete assignments or study for exams while on the bus. Read the article here.