The following is re-posted from Ask.fm's web site. The original content can be found at http://ask.fm/open_letter.html Thursday, 8 August. We would firstly like to again express our sincerest sympathies to the family of Hannah Smith, whose death was a true tragedy. As we explained to the press earlier this week, as soon as we heard … Continue reading Open Letter from Ask.fm
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What Parents Should Know About Ask.FM
This week continues my regular series "What Parents Should Know." This week's entry was prompted by recent events. Have something you’re wondering about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to find an answer: info@joshgunderson.com Following the August 2 suicide of Hannah Smith, parents have become very concerned about their kids using the … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Ask.FM
What Parents Should Know About Instagram (Now With Video)
This week continues my regular series "What Parents Should Know." This week's entry stems from an update about Instagram which I talked about a couple weeks ago. Have something you’re wondering about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to find an answer: info@joshgunderson.com With the purchase of my new phone (I went … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Instagram (Now With Video)
What Parents Should Know About Vine
This week continues my regular series "What Parents Should Know." This week's question comes from a parent in Melbourne, Australia. Have something you’re wondering about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to find an answer: info@joshgunderson.com I have really had no interest in the Vine app, though I am often asked if … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Vine
Where Did the Summer Go?
It was just two months ago that I was joining so many in welcoming the warm weather to Boston and making such wonderful plans for the summer. It was also at this time that I was looking forward to the fall. I began my weekly visit to a local Starbucks to begin writing my first … Continue reading Where Did the Summer Go?
What Parents Should Know About Tumblr
This week's question comes from a parent in Florida. Have something you’re wondering about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to find an answer: info@joshgunderson.com It's become impossible to go a day without hearing or seeing something about Tumblr. The guy sitting next to me in Starbucks is surfing the site as … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Tumblr
Social Networking in the Classroom: Blogging, Part 3
This marks the 3rd and final entry in the Blogging in the Classroom Series! To catch up on the previous entries you can see Part 1 Here and Part 2 Here! As always please feel free to share comments below or by shooting me an e-mail at info@joshgunderson.com. Want to catch up? Check out the … Continue reading Social Networking in the Classroom: Blogging, Part 3
What Parents Should Know About Kik Messenger
This week continues my regular series "What Parents Should Know." This week's question comes from a parent in New Jersey. Have something you’re wondering about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to find an answer: info@joshgunderson.com I've been asked about Kik Messenger before during programs (mostly by parents) over the last couple … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Kik Messenger
Social Networking in the Classroom: Blogging, Part 2
Last week I introduced part 1 of Blogging in the Classroom. The response has been amazing. I thank you all so much for the e-mails! This week I continue to Part 2 where I will discuss the pros of blogging in the classroom! As always please feel free to share comments below or by shooting … Continue reading Social Networking in the Classroom: Blogging, Part 2
What Parents Should Know About Omegle
This week continues my regular series "What Parents Should Know." This week's question comes from a concerned parent in Hawaii. Have something you’re wondering about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to find an answer: info@joshgunderson.com If you were to stop me on the street and ask "Josh, should my teenager be … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Omegle
Breaking Down Digital Walls 