Posts Tagged ‘#cyberbullying’
“Take it Down: A New Tool to Combat the Unauthorized Sharing of Explicit Images of Minors”
This technology has the potential for significant positive contributions, particularly in safeguarding our youth from mistakes and digital harm.
Read More“Catfishes could use AI to create ‘fake humans from scratch’ on Tinder and Hinge”
In a world increasingly influenced by digital content, analyzing and verifying information online is already challenging for adults, let alone for vulnerable youth who lack experience.
Read MoreWhat is the Sendit app and is it OK for my child?
I’ve been asked a few different times recently about the Sendit app and if it’s ok for kids to use. With everything in the world, the answer is not as easy as “yes” or “no”.
Read More“Michigan Teen Latest Casualty of Sextortion”
Do you know what sextortion is? How could it impact your child?
Read MoreMontour’s “Big Sisters Club” Mentors Middle School Students
I was able to help lead the Big Sisters Club again this year. It was wonderful to see the youth leadership take place. One of the groups took on the challenge to teach middle school girls about using technology responsibly.
Read More“The Metaverse: Opportunities, Risks, and Harms”
By now you may have heard of the metaverse. But what about cyberbullying, sexual harassment, catfishing and online hate?
Read MoreToo Much Too Young
You may have seen a recent story posted on the Medium website titled, “I’m a 37-Year-Old Mom & I Spent Seven Days Online as an 11-Year-Old Girl. Here’s What I Learned.” This story was sent to me by numerous folks who support the mission of Shape The Sky. I have to admit, it’s a catchy headline, and I’m sure many people wanted to know what the 37-year-old mom learned.
Read MoreNew Resource: Cyberbullying
Working in a middle school, I often speak to youth who report being “bullied.” School counselors spend time looking at the scenarios and helping youth understand the difference between being rude, mean, and bullying.
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