by Lynette Owens | Apr 15, 2016 | For Parents, For Teachers
April 15, 2016 by Lynette Owens In my travels over the last half year, I’ve had the fortune of spending a lot of time with hundreds of 4th-8th grade students across the country. I am typically invited to speak to these students by adults who are concerned about...
by Lynette Owens | Jul 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
by Lynette Owens 4 Tips for Summer Fun with Social Media As many schools are out for the year and families are headed for that beach vacation or family visit, I know many kids will be on the road with their phones in tow. Here are a few things to think about and share...
by Lynette Owens | Nov 26, 2013 | For Parents, For Teachers
By Lynette Owens Week of November 25, 2013 To help you keep up with what’s going on with kids, families, schools, and technology, we’ve compiled a list of stories, tips, and insights, we’ve found most useful over the past week. What have you been reading? Tell...
by Lynette Owens | Feb 5, 2013 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens For the last 3 years, we’ve been asking young people across the US and Canada to tell us in 2 minutes or less their stories about safe, responsible technology use. They’ve responded with enthusiasm and creativity; they’ve entertained and moved us....
by Lynette Owens | Dec 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Lynette Owens In a recent study about cell phone use by the Pew Internet and American Life project, 82% of respondents said they use their phone to take pictures and 80% use it to send or receive text messages. These were by far the most popular uses of phones; in...
