by Lynette Owens | Apr 13, 2012 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens This is the 1st in our ’10 for 10′ weekly series of online safety and digital literacy tips. Since launching Trend Micro’s Internet safety for kids and families program in 2008, I’ve seen the topic of safe and responsible technology use...
by Lynette Owens | Feb 10, 2012 | For Parents, For Teachers
By Lynette Owens The world’s current obsession with kids and technology is understandably rooted in the fear of the unknown and is further fueled by the media’s sensationalization of “kids gone wild” stories that are true but rarely happen. Additionally, with...
by Lynette Owens | Jan 28, 2012 | For Parents, For Teachers
By Lynette Owens January 28 marks the 4th annual Data Privacy Day which is recognized in over 40 countries. On this day each year since 2008, governments, corporations, schools, and individuals raise awareness about data privacy with the goal of helping us become...
by Lynette Owens | Dec 23, 2011 | For Parents, For Teachers
By Lynette T. Owens Last September, Facebook announced that it would change the way your profile would be laid out and how you could share and manage your information. It is not uncommon for sites (social networking, websites, or any site) to update and improve...
by Lynette Owens | Oct 14, 2011 | For Parents, For Teachers
By Lynette T. Owens October is Anti-bullying Awareness month in the U.S. and this year, the conversation has clearly shifted from the victims and bullies to the bystanders of bullying. While the media and the rest of us have been shocked, saddened, and angered by...