Internet Safety Blog
What Does the Internet Mean to You?
By Lynette Owens Today, we are celebrating Safer Internet Day along with many other organizations, teachers, and families, in over 100 countries. It’s the annual celebration when we bring attention to all matters related to making the Internet a...
Back to Basics on Data Privacy Day
by Lynette Owens Back to the Basics on Data Privacy Day Today is Data Privacy Day, an annual event designed to encourage the public to become more informed about online privacy issues. Hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), many...
Turning the Page
Turning the Page by Lynette Owens Happy 2016! This year, we’ll be getting this blog back up and running, giving you relevant and timely tips and insights on Internet safety, media literacy, and all matters relating to helping our kids and our...
Better Together: Let Our Kids Help Create A Better Internet
February 10, 2015 Below is an excerpt from a piece posted on EdTech Digest on February 9. By Lynette Owens Each year, many countries, organizations, governments, schools, and individuals around the world have used Safer Internet Day to raise...
A Hacking Contest to Promote Digital Literacy
By Lynette Owens October 27, 2014 This year, we are proud to sponsor a great competition designed to promote online safety and digital literacy among our nation's youth. Carnegie Mellon University's annual "capture the flag" contest called...
MUST READS: Dad’s Effective YouTube Plea to Kids, Google Pays Up, Apple Hack: Not Just the Rich & Famous
By Lynette Owens Week of September 8, 2014 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. ONE DAD’S...
4 Good Digital Habits for a New School Year
By Lynette Owens As you make the transition from the leisurely pace of summer to the stressful balancing act of earlier bedtimes, new homework routines, and after-school activities, try to factor in how your kids’ use of technology will change...
Must Reads: Amazon Sued for Kindle Fumble, 99-Day Facebook Cleanse, Bike-powered Phone Charger from Students
By Lynette Owens Week of July 7, 2014 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. AMAZON SUED FOR KINDLE...
Must Reads: New Disappearing Photo App Slingshot, Great Tech Use for Outdoors, Is My Child Ready for a Phone?
By Lynette Owens Week of June 23, 2014 FACEBOOK’S DISAPPEARING PHOTO SERVICE: Snapchat continues to bring on more competitors as Facebook launches its Slingshot app, which allows you to connect with phone contacts or Facebook friends and send...