For just a quick moment I want you to imagine me walking up to a lone microphone standing on an empty stage. It’s lit by a spotlight and everything else is dark. The stage. The audience. Darkness. Then I emerge and walk up to the microphone. I even tap it a couple times for comedic … Continue reading I Promise I’m Still Here
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The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
Anyone who has attended one of my workshops knows that I'm not the biggest fan of statistics. They are tough to fully track and they change at the drop of a hat. However, a conversation with a friend about kids and pornography got me a tad curious about the numbers, especially since the conversation spawned … Continue reading The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
What Parents Should Know About Fling
It would seem that there will be no shortage of strange new apps to talk about. This latest inductee into the messaging app hall of fame puts a strange twist on the world of photo messaging. Fling, which launched to mixed reviews and a top 5 spot in the App Store in mid-June, is the … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Fling
What Parents Should Know: Vine Becomes PG-13
Just over a year after its debut, Vine (a Twitter-owned platform) had brought about a major change in their Terms of Service. Last week, Twitter announced and immediate change in the terms banning all pornographic and sexually explicit content. Twitter and, by extension, Vine had no rules against pornographic material though they did supress the … Continue reading What Parents Should Know: Vine Becomes PG-13
Social Networking in the Classroom: Talking to Students about Sexting
The issue of sexting is starting to come around again big time and causing a lot of problems for schools. Problems arose when 10 students, aged 14 to 18, at Walpole High School in Massachusetts found themselves being questioned by police regarding illicit messages being sent around the school. One important piece of information to … Continue reading Social Networking in the Classroom: Talking to Students about Sexting
Vine vs. Instagram: Which Is The Better Choice For Your Child
Last week's entries about what parents should know about Vine and Instagram (with video) have created an interesting response in my inbox. Many parents want to know- which is better for my kid? SPOILER ALERT: The winner is going to be Instagram. Privacy Both Instagram and Vine give users the ability to keep their content … Continue reading Vine vs. Instagram: Which Is The Better Choice For Your Child
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
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
Breaking Down Digital Walls 