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Zero to Eight Census Infographic | Common Sense Media
Babies and young children are accessing and viewing media in new ways now that the majority of American families have mobile and internet-connected devices at home. Smartphones, tablets, and other devices also present new challenges and opportunities for parents introducing … Continue reading
#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
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
Zeynep Tufekci: We’re building a dystopia just to make people click on ads | TED Talk | TED.com
We’re building an artificial intelligence-powered dystopia, one click at a time, says techno-sociologist Zeynep Tufekci. In an eye-opening talk, she details how the same algorithms companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon use to get you to click on ads are … 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
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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Google Releases Internet Safety Game | EdSurge News
GAMIFYING INTERNET SAFETY: In an effort to teach internet safety and citizenship, this week Google introduced a new online game called Be Internet Awesome. The platform takes students on a journey through Interland, where they have to build passwords strong … Continue reading
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Pediatricians Launch Online Tool To Help Parents Manage Screen Time : Shots – Health News : NPR
Whether your kid is 3 and obsessed with Daniel Tiger videos or 15 and spending half her conscious hours on Snapchat, you are probably somewhat conflicted about how to think about their media habits.How much time? What kind of media? … Continue reading
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Children And Media – Tips For Parents
The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Feel free to excerpt these tips or use them in their entirety in any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of source. In a world where … Continue reading
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