by Lynette Owens | Jul 6, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
Talking to Kids About Free Apps, Advertising, and Our Personal Information The popularity of many of the apps that we use today is largely driven by the fact that they are free. However, there is still a cost to us. That cost is our personal information. While we...
by Lynette Owens | May 11, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
Over the past year, children have shifted to learning, engaging and social networking in a remote and virtual world. As a result, the use of technology and devices among all age groups is at an all-time high, including children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD...
by Lynette Owens | Apr 28, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
Bullying has long been one of the biggest challenges facing youth online. Sadly, in some cases we see it faced by adults as well. The fact that this has persisted does not make it something we should ever get used to or ignore, especially if that digital harassment is...
by Lynette Owens | Apr 23, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
TikTok has been a source of refuge and fun for so many, both before but especially during the pandemic. Like YouTube, Instagram, and many apps before it, TikTok users are seeing a rise in “Challenges”; some are harmless, some are not. Whether coming from a Hollywood...
by Lynette Owens | Mar 25, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
Social media isn’t just a way to connect with others but a window to the world. It’s an important source of information on current events, trends, and pop culture, especially for kids. But how does social media shape our world view when different kinds of people are...
by Lynette Owens | Feb 8, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
by Lynette Owens Although ‘fake news’ is not new to many, and something Trend Micro has been tracking for years, the threat of misinformation continues to be on the rise as we transition into 2021. The good news is that many organizations are trying to do their part...
