Posts Tagged ‘#resource’
“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 MoreCan Youth “Accidentally” Share Nudes on TikTok?
Have you seen the Rotoscope filter on TikTok? It’s a fun filter that makes your video a colorful cartoon silhouette of yourself. It’s a neat filter that is definitely fun for the youth. But some users on TikTok use this filter while taking their clothes off.
Read More“The Phrase ‘Look at My Sound’ Is a Sexual Hint for TikTok Users In the Know”
I believe that the misconception about TikTok is that it’s just an app where people dance and share funny or fun videos. While this is true, there is a dark underbelly of sexualized content on TikTok.
Read MoreA Fresh Look To Celebrate 10 Years of Trainings
Celebrating 10 years of trainings!
Read MoreApp review: “Lure”
A parent emailed me asking if I thought the Lure app was appropriate for his 12 year old child. I did my research. Lure is a “Chat Fiction” app that allows the reader to follow a story told as if you were watching someone’s text message log.
Read MoreNew Resource: App Guide – Snapchat
Here is another release in our App Resource Guide for Adults. While Snapchat has a deceptive feel to it due to the disappearing messaging function, the messages/pictures/videos are not always inappropriate.
Read MoreNew Resource: App Guide – Instagram
I’m excited to share a new resource! I’ve been working on this App Resource Guide for adults since December of last year. I’m kicking this resource off by sharing information about Instagram.
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