Category Archives: Citizenship

#Device Free Dinner | Common Sense Media

A movement for happier, healthier kids. Get your whole family on board with tips for a balanced digital life. Get tips More Device Free Dinner Videos Source: Device Free Dinner | Common Sense Media

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We Need to Talk About Kids and Smartphones | Time.com

Markham Heid Nina Langton had no right to be depressed. At least, that’s how she saw it.She had a great group of friends, lived in a prosperous neighborhood, and was close with her parents. Like most 16-year-olds at her Connecticut … Continue reading

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How the Internet Has Changed Bullying – The New Yorker

Before the Internet, bullying ended when you withdrew from whatever environment you were in. But now, the bullying dynamic is harder to contain and harder to ignore. Illustration by Min Heo Maria Konnikova October 21, 2015 7:00 AM This summer, American Psychologist, … Continue reading

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NAIS – Trendbook Excerpt: Digital Citizenship in Schools

This is an excerpt from the “The Online Safety and Privacy Outlook” chapter of the 2016-17 NAIS Trendbook. To buy the latest edition of the Trendbook, visit the NAIS Bookstore. By Kawai Lai and Debra P. Wilson Advancements in technology … Continue reading

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Sara DeWitt: 3 fears about screen time for kids — and why they’re not true | TED Talk | TED.com

We check our phones upwards of 50 times per day — but when our kids play around with them, we get nervous. Are screens ruining childhood? Not according to children’s media expert Sara DeWitt. In a talk that may make … Continue reading

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6 Messaging Apps That Let Teens Share (Iffy) Secrets

Capturing and posting casual moments seems consequence-free. But, of course, it’s not.  Common Sense Media takes a look at some new social media tools that may give teens a false sense of security and anonymity.  Read the full article =>

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