Sometimes a new year is all about getting back to the basics. It’s a great time to recharge and refresh and, most importantly, remind yourself about the important lessons learned from years past to move forward with great wisdom and ease. So with that in mind, I wanted to share some quick tips (hopefully a … Continue reading 10 Quick Online Safety Tips For Teens and Tweens
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Resolve to Stay Safe Online
It’s the first day of a new year and the time when people are making big plans for what they want to accomplish in the days and months to come. While many of those goals are centered around getting into shape, going on a lavish vacation, or saving up for a dream house, I do … Continue reading Resolve to Stay Safe Online
Internet Safety Tips for Holiday Travel
Wow! We are just one week away from Christmas and, if you’re anything like me, you had no idea it was this close! With all the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season, it’s sometimes easy to forget about keeping ourselves safe in the online world. Here are a few tips to keep you … Continue reading Internet Safety Tips for Holiday Travel
What Parents Should Know About Yik Yak
We're back with the "What Parents Should Know" series. This entry is ripped straight from the headlines in my own backyard after a pair of bomb threats caused Marblehead High School caused an evacuation. This isn't the first issue schools are having with the app as rumors of violence and instances of cyberbullying are running … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Yik Yak
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
Social Networking in the Classroom: Blogging, Part 1
A few weeks ago I introduced my new series "Social Networking in the Classroom" and the response has been inspiring! In the introduction to the series, I weighed the pros and cons of integrating social networking in the classroom. In the following weeks I discussed Facebook followed by Twitter. This week's topic? Blogging! This week's … Continue reading Social Networking in the Classroom: Blogging, Part 1
What Parents Should Know About Instagram
After my post about SnapChat, I've had a number of parents e-mailing and asking about other Apps and Social Media. Inspired, I'm now making answering these questions a regular series on the blog. These entries will be posted on Fridays. Have something you're wondering about? Send me a message and I'll do my best to … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Instagram
What Parents Should Know About SnapChat
I've been getting a lot of questions lately about some of the Apps that are growing in popularity among teenagers. One of the biggest has been SnapChat. SnapChat is a photo messaging system that allows users to send photos and videos to their contacts. Users set a limit of up to ten seconds for how … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About SnapChat
Breaking Down Digital Walls 