Confession Pages
Social media “confession” pages are all the rage. Students tell you that it is an opportunity to talk about important issues and problems in their lives. I often get tips […]
Quickly Evolving World of Social Media
The Quickly Evolving World of Social Media A smart phone or tablet is an amazing gift. The entertainment and educational opportunities are nearly endless, but it also opens up the world […]
Digital Citizenship (Social Media and Ethics) Must be Taught in Elementary Schools
First comes technology, then a host of unintended consequences follow, leaving us wondering how do we deal with these problems? The internet, social media, and mobile devices have thrust a […]
Trajectory of Social Media – Anonymous Apps
In my Cyber Safety class for parents I discuss the general problem with social media; 1) Children can communicate with people outside their parent’s knowledge, and 2) Anonymous apps allow […]
Phishing Confidential – My Personal Conversation with a Scammer
I had a very interesting conversation with a person who was trying to steal my money last week. I wanted to share it with you and give you some tools […]
How to Report Bullying and Abuse
Do you know how to report bullying or abuse on your social network app or website? Here is a comprehensive list of social network sites. Please email me with any […]
Teen sends a ‘sext’ and pays a terrible price
This is a story that is all to familiar with Juvenile Investigators. The following are excerpts from an article that was published on www.twincities.com. See the suggestions for parents and […]
Recent Arrests in Central California for Cyberbullying Prompt Action
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are looking into another digital school-bullying incident, this time at Rio Norte Junior High School, according to officials. A student was sent a strange […]
Bullying Surges in Middle School, Girls Most Often Victims
Researchers studying U.S schoolkids in grades 5 through 8 found that verbal and physical bullying declines as students get older. Although the amount of bullying decreased over time, the authors […]
N.Y. top court says cyberbullying law violates free speech
New York’s highest court said on Tuesday that a law designed to criminalize cyberbullying was so broad that it violated the First Amendment, marking the first time a U.S. court […]