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Nov 19, 2020
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Google Fi cellular service has been around since 2015, but it just got some new features that make it more family-friendly. Like nearly all cellular carriers, Google Fi has long offered family discounts if you have two or more people sharing an account. But, […]
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Nov 13, 2020
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Nov 12, 2020
Snapchat may have pioneered disappearing posts in social media, but Facebook is adding a disappearing act to messaging. Vanish Mode, for Facebook's Messenger and Instagram, enables users to send messages that disappear once they are viewed and the viewer leaves the conversation. MORE ON FORBES.COM Listen to "The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid" on Spreaker.
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Nov 05, 2020
If you have children in your life, there is a very good chance they play games on Roblox — a popular gaming platform that allows people to play games that others create or create games for others to play. Think of it as YouTube for video games — most people are there to play, but some use the Roblox platform to create and promote their own
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Oct 29, 2020
Conspiracy theories have been circulating on social media and getting ever more convoluted. Facebook, Twitter and other companies have taken some actions to reduce their visibility, but they are still present in one form or another.
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Oct 29, 2020
Conspiracy theories have been circulating on social media and getting ever more convoluted. Facebook, Twitter and other companies have taken some actions to reduce their visibility, but they are still present in one form or another.
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Oct 26, 2020
We spoke with Rabbi Kevin Bemel, a former US Navy chaplain, about resilience, relationships and thriving during difficult times. Bemel hosts "The Way to Wow" on YouTube. "The personal manta I've adopted over the last few months is ‘courage at all times,'" he says. ‘
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Oct 22, 2020
Our interview with Internet Watch Foundation CEO Susie Hargreaves on rise of ‘self-generated child sex abuse images and videos' and what can be done about it.
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Oct 08, 2020
Palo Alto, CA and New Hope, PA, October 8, 2020 - ConnectSafely and The Meet Group announced they are collaborating to provide educational resources to help people more safely use online dating services and tools. "ConnectSafely is pleased to be helping The Meet Group assure that people who use its services are doing so as […]
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Oct 05, 2020
Online security expert Andrew Shikiar of FIDO Alliance talked to us about phishing, vishing, social engineering, and what's wrong with passwords. "Simply put, passwords aren't up to the task."
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Oct 05, 2020
We spoke with online security expert Andrew Shikiar of FIDO Alliance about phishing, vishing, social engineering, and what's wrong with passwords. "Simply put, passwords aren't up to the task," Shikiar says. "They're not good for what we're doing today, where everything is online." Hear more from Andrew below.
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Oct 01, 2020
I never thought I would have to say this but- political extremism is expected to have an impact on the upcoming election and - perhaps even scarier - the potential aftermath of the election, should some people decide to take things into their own hands if it doesn't come out as they hope.
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Oct 01, 2020
Guidance for parents and young people on cyberbullying, including advice for ending (or preventing) the cycle of aggression. For a more comprehensive look, see A Parents' Guide to Cyberbullying. For kids and teens Know that it's not your fault. What people call "bullying" is sometimes an argument between two people. But if someone is repeatedly […]
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Sep 27, 2020
Filters can usually prevent young children from accidentally stumbling on troubling or inappropriate material, but they are less effective at keeping older kids and teens from deliberately visiting blocked sites.
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Sep 27, 2020
Filters can usually prevent young children from accidentally stumbling on troubling or inappropriate material, but they are less effective at keeping older kids and teens from deliberately visiting blocked sites.
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Sep 25, 2020
Jill Asher, co-founder of Magical Bridge, talks about creating inclusive playgrounds across the US.
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Sep 17, 2020
A new research report from Microsoft found that 40% of teenagers in 32 countries say they've been involved in a bullying incident as the target of the bullying, someone who displayed bullying behaviors or as a bystander.
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Sep 17, 2020
Michele Borba, author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In Our All About Me World, explains why empathic kids enjoy better mental health and overall resiliency. The good news is empathy is easy to teach - Michele tells us how.
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Sep 11, 2020
If your kids love to play online games, one of the names you may be hearing about a lot lately is Roblox. Here's what you need to know.
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Sep 10, 2020
By Larry Magid That expression, "one person's junk is another person's treasure" could certainly be applied to the internet. But when it comes to some controversial content, I'd go a step further to say "one person's sewer is another person's rose garden." What some people consider to be legitimate political opinions, others call hate speech […]
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Sep 10, 2020
(PALO ALTO, CA September 10, 2020) ConnectSafely, the nonprofit internet safety organization and CBS News Radio are launching the ConnectSafely Report, a twice-weekly one-minute radio segment. ConnectSafely is producing the content, to be distributed by CBS News Radio for affiliates across the country and through all major podcasting services. It can also be found at […]
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Sep 09, 2020
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Sep 08, 2020
We spoke with US-born Julie Inman Grant about her role as Australia's eSafety Commissioner, the country's national independent regulator for online safety. Julie talked about her unique government role and her career working for Microsoft, Twitter and Adobe.
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Sep 03, 2020
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Fortunately, most families already have a broadband connection and either a computer or tablet, but there is still a digital divide as was evidenced by that now-famous photo of two young girls sitting in a parking lot of a Salinas Taco Bell to access the […]
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Sep 03, 2020
When it comes to understanding how young people and their families are coping with today's technology, there are no better experts than Sonia Livingstone and Alicia Blum-Ross. Both have been researching this subject for years and they have recently collaborated on an excellent book "Parenting for a Digital Future" based on in-person interviews and surveys of families. Though […]
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Sep 03, 2020
When it comes to understanding how young people and their families are coping with today's technology, there are no better experts than Sonia Livingstone and Alicia Blum-Ross. Both have been researching this subject for years and they have recently collaborated on an excellent book "Parenting for a Digital Future" based on in-person interviews and surveys of families. Though […]
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Aug 27, 2020
Children's author Trudy Ludwig's books are not only delightfully written and illustrated but also teach and model empathy, caring and kindness. She joined us on ConnectSafely Live to talk about her work and her new book The Power of One, which she read aloud. So, take a look and bring your children in when she starts to […]
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Aug 26, 2020
Learn how young people feel about cancel culture, a practice of withdrawing support for (canceling) public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive. ConnectSafely is partnering with My Digital TAT2 for this teen-led podcast. The podcast teams explore topics that will help parents gain a deeper understanding of […]
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Aug 20, 2020
Maria Oliveira Tamellini and Rodrigo Tamellini, founders of GamerSafer, talk to us about preventing crime and toxicity online. GamerSafer develops technologies to help games protect online players and communities.
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Aug 18, 2020
Thurs, August 20: Keeping Gamers Safe Maria Oliverira Tamellini and Rodrigo Tamellini of GamerSafer talk to us about preventing crime and toxicity online. Join us on Aug. 20 at 10:00 AM PT on our Facebook page or Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86829390857 Thursday, August 27: Children's Author Trudy Ludwig Trudy reads from her new picture book, THE POWER OF […]
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Aug 18, 2020
We had a wide-ranging discussion with Instagram's head of safety, Vaishnavi J, about feeling pressure to present a certain body image on social media, how parents can talk with their kids about Instagram, plus the latest safety tools parents - and everyone - can employ to maximize their enjoyment and safety on the app.
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Aug 18, 2020
We had a wide-ranging discussion with Instagram's head of safety Vaishnavi J about people feeling pressure to present a certain body image on social media, how parents can talk with their kids about Instagram, plus the latest safety tools parents and users can employ to maximize their enjoyment - and safety - on the app.
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Aug 13, 2020
A conversation and performance with Will Magid, who happens to be Larry's son. Will is a trumpet player, DJ & music producer who has performed all over the world and on national and international TV, including a song that was used in this year's Porsche Superbowl commercial. We talked about what inspired and inspires him, […]
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Aug 11, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with WePROTECT Global Alliance's Ernie Allen about protecting children online. Ernie is also the former CEO of National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Audience Qs welcome.
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Aug 11, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with WePROTECT Global Alliance's Ernie Allen about protecting children online. Ernie is also the former CEO of National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Audience Qs welcome.
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Aug 04, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with chat Father Robert Ballecer Ballecer a Jesuit priest currently at Jesuit Curia in Rome where he is spearheading an effort to use new media for evangelization. Whatever your beliefs (or not), this is a very worthwhile conversation about compassion, resilience, willingness to change and — yes — faith and politics […]
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Aug 04, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Father Robert Ballecer, a Jesuit priest currently at Jesuit Curia in Rome where he is spearheading an effort to use new media for evangelization. Whatever your beliefs (or not), this is a very worthwhile conversation about compassion, resilience, willingness to change and — yes — faith and politics Podcast […]
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Jul 30, 2020
We speak with Kim Karr, co-founder of #ICANHELP, along with the organization's lead intern, Malorie Bournazian, about mental health and digital wellness. Podcast Listen to "#ICANHELP Students as part of the solution" on Spreaker.
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Jul 30, 2020
We speak with Kim Karr, co-founder of #ICANHELP along with the organizations lead intern, Malorie Bournazian about mental health and digital wellness
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Jul 28, 2020
McAffee's Baker Manduru had some excellent advice for all of us who are at a higher security risk due to all the scammers exploiting COVID-19.
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Jul 28, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with McAfee's Baker Nanduru, who had some excellent advice for all of us who are at a higher security risk due to all the scammers exploiting COVID-19.
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Jul 23, 2020
Will Gardner, CEO of London-based Childnet International, has been working in online safety for children for 20 years and has a great deal of insight not just about protecting kids but empowering them. This was an upbeat and optimistic conversation about a wide variety of topics ranging from sexting to youth activism. Take a look and listen. Podcast Listen to "Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet International" on Spreaker.
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Jul 23, 2020
We spoke with Will Gardner, the CEO of Childnet International. Will Gardner, CEO of London-based Childnet International, has been working in online safety for children for 20 years and has a great deal of insight not just about protecting kids but empowering them. This was an upbeat and optimistic conversation about a wide variety of topics ranging from sexting to youth activism. Take a look and listen. Podcast Listen to "Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet International" on Spreaker.
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Jul 23, 2020
By Larry Magid Phishing is one of the internet's biggest security risks. That's when a scammer sends you an email that appears to come from a legitimate source, like your bank or a government agency. There's usually a link for you to click that takes you to a website that may look exactly like the real one, but it's designed to trick you into providing information — such as log-in credentials — that can be used for a number of nefarious purposes. Phishing attacks are often part of financial crimes, to get access to your bank accounts, credit cards, or other ways to separate you from your money. But they can also be used to hack an organization or even a political campaign. They are extremely dangerous and far too effective, which is one of the reasons I urge people not to click on links that come via email, especially if they lead to a site that asks you to log-in with confidential credentials. Instead, type in what you know to be the real address of the site and double-check by looking at the address bar to make sure it's the correct URL. If you bank at Chase, for example, [...]
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Jul 21, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with UK-based John Carr, Secretary of British Children's Charity Safety Coalition, about child safety online. We also got a British perspective on issues facing both the US and the UK, including Covid-19 and racial justice. Listen to "John Carr — UK perspective on child safety, Covid-19 and more" on Spreaker.
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Jul 14, 2020
We speak with Mia Doces of Committee for Children about social-emotional learning during the pandemic, and how parents and teachers can help children build resilience and strengthen relations during the Covid-19 crisis. Podcast Listen to "Mia Doces VP of Committee for Children" on Spreaker.
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Jul 07, 2020
It was such a pleasure to spend some time with Vint Cerf, widely known as one of the "fathers of the internet." We talked about his bout with Covid-19, his experiences during the very early days of the internet, what he has learned and how he has evolved over issues of permitted speech, safety and other issues. This is a great lesson in both history and where we are going as a species. Vint has never rested on his laurels. He thinks a lot about the future. Take a look and listen and let us know what you think. Podcast Listen to "Vint Cerf — one of the ‘fathers' of the internet" on Spreaker.
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Jul 07, 2020
It was such a pleasure to spend some time with Vint Cerf, widely known as one of the "fathers of the internet." We talked about his bout with Covid-19, his experiences during the very early days of the internet, what he has learned and how he has evolved over issues of permitted speech, safety and other issues. This is a great lesson in both history and where we are going as a species. Vint has never rested on his laurels. He thinks a lot about the future. Take a look and listen and let us know what you think. Podcast Listen to "Vint Cerf — one of the ‘fathers' of the internet" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
We spoke with online dating expert Julie Spira about dating during Covid-19 and "dating in the age of Trump." We touched on sexting, teen dating and how to date safely, including when in quarantine. Podcast Listen to "Julie Spira: Dating in the age of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
We spoke with online dating expert Julie Spira about dating during Covid-19 and "dating in the age of Trump." We touched on sexting, teen dating and how to date safely, including when in quarantine Podcast Listen to "Julie Spira: Dating in the age of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
We spoke with online dating expert Julie Spira about dating during Covid-19 and "dating in the age of Trump." We touched on sexting, teen dating and how to date safely, including when in quarantine. Podcast Listen to "Julie Spira: Dating in the age of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
This post first appeared in the Mercury News by Larry Magid Following the lead of San Francisco, Boston and several other cities, Detroit is poised to end a contract with a company that provides facial recognition technology to its police department. And it's not just cities that are backing away from the technology. In the wake of protests for racial justice, IBM, Microsoft and Amazon are now denying police departments access to their facial recognition technology. In June, Robert Williams, who is Black, "was wrongfully arrested because of a false face recognition match," according to a complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The ACLU said that Williams was handcuffed on his front lawn "in front of his wife and two terrified girls, ages two and five," and detained overnight. In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Williams said that police, investigating a crime, "showed me a blurry surveillance camera photo of a black man and asked if it was me. I chuckled a bit. ‘No, that is not me.'" He showed me another photo and said, ‘So I guess this isn't you either?'" I picked up the piece of paper, put it next to my face [...]
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Jun 30, 2020
This is a very special edition of ConnectSafely Live. To celebrate Larry Magid's birthday, he and Kerry Gallagher were joined by his two adult children, Katherine Magid Pforzheimer and Will Magid. Katherine talked about her work as a kindergarten teacher, how she transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic and her role as the person in charge of remote learning for 1st through 4th graders at Beechwood School in Menlo Park, Calif. Will, who is a world-class musician, played the trumpet and introduced a new as-yet-unreleased song. Podcast Listen to "Katherine Pforzheimer on remote learning bonus concert from Will Magid" on Spreaker.
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Jun 30, 2020
This is a very special edition of ConnectSafely Live. To celebrate Larry Magid's birthday, he and Kerry Gallagher were joined by his two adult children, Katherine Magid Pforzheimer and Will Magid. Katherine talked about her work as a kindergarten teacher, how she transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic and her role as the person in charge of remote learning for 1st through 4th graders at Beechwood School in Menlo Park, Calif. Will, who is a world-class musician, played the trumpet and introduced a new as-yet-unreleased song. Podcast Listen to "Katherine Pforzheimer on remote learning bonus concert from Will Magid" on Spreaker.
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Jun 26, 2020
During the pandemic, adult tech use has skyrocketed and our teens miss connecting in person. Learn how teens feel about the ways their parents and adult family members use technology and social media.
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Jun 25, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Renee Hobbs, founder of the Media Education Lab at Univ. of Rhode Island, about why digital and media literacy is more important than ever. Our conversation with Renee Hobbs can be described in many ways, including "delightful." The subject matter wasn't all that funny, but she was, as she not only demystified media literacy but challenged many assumptions — including some of our own. Podcast Listen to "Media Literacy expert Renee Hobbs" on Spreaker.
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Jun 25, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Renee Hobbs, founder of the Media Education Lab at Univ. of Rhode Island, about why digital & media literacy is more important than ever. Our conversation with Renee Hobbs can be described in many ways, including "delightful." The subject matter wasn't all that funny, but she was, as she not only demystified media literacy but challenged many assumptions — including some of our own. Our conversation with Renee Hobbs can be described in many ways, including "delightful." The subject matter wasn't all that funny, but she was, as she not only demystified media literacy but challenged many assumptions — including some of my own. While I love all our ConnectSafe Live segments, I especially recommend this one for teachers, students, journalists, parents and anyone who consumes or creates media Podcast Listen to "Media Literacy expert Renee Hobbs" on Spreaker.
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Jun 23, 2020
We spoke with Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center about how young people (and adults) are dealing with the pandemic and the fight for racial justice. We touched on whether the pandemic is increasing cyberbullying and how to encourage resilience. Justin talked about handling some Podcast Listen to "Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center" on Spreaker.
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Jun 23, 2020
We spoke with Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center about how young people (and adults) are dealing with the pandemic. We touched on whether the pandemic is increasing cyberbullying and how to encourage resilience. Podcast Listen to "Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center" on Spreaker.
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Jun 18, 2020
Michael Rich, MD, MPH, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and practices Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Pediatrician, researcher, father, and filmmaker, Dr. Rich is the Founder and Director of the Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH) and the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental and social health issues associated with digital technology. We talked about screen time, video games, "problematic" media consumption and so much more, including who to speak with kids about the times we are living in Podcast Listen to "'Mediatrician' & Pediatrician Dr. Michael Rich" on Spreaker.
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Jun 16, 2020
Kerry Gallagher and Larry Magidf spoke with Alan Miller of The News Literacy Project about how to know what sources of news to trust and/or share, coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement, Covid-19 and more.
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Jun 16, 2020
Kerry Gallagher and Larry Magid spoke with Alan Miller of The News Literacy Project about how to know what sources of news to trust and/or share, coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement, Covid-19 and more. Podcast (audio only) Listen to "Alan Miller, CEO of The News Literacy Project" on Spreaker.
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Jun 09, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher talk with Newton North High School (Newton, Mass.) principal Henry Turner about how social media is facilitating a conversation about race, plus advice for parents and teachers about talking to students about what's happening. Listen to "High School Principal Henry Turner on Black Lives Matter & Education — advice for parents and teachers" on Spreaker.
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Jun 09, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher talk with Newton North High School (Newton, Mass.) principal Henry Turner about how social media is facilitating a conversation about race, plus advice for parents and teachers about talking to students about what's happening. Listen to "High School Principal Henry Turner on Black Lives Matter & Education — advice for parents and teachers" on Spreaker.
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Jun 02, 2020
Podcast Listen to "Researcher Sonia Livingstone on what's happening with youth, social media, protest and Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jun 02, 2020
Podcast Listen to "Researcher Sonia Livingstone on what's happening with youth, social media, protest and Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jun 02, 2020
Podcast Listen to "Researcher Sonia Livingstone on what's happening with youth, social media, protest and Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jun 02, 2020
Whether it's trolls on Twitter, bullies on Instagram, inappropriate content on Snapchat, foreign election interference, alleged bias in social media, or hackers going after our data, internet safety is almost always in the news. And's why ConnectSafely CEO and former CBS News Technology Analyst, Larry Magid is hosting a one-minute radio feature called "The ConnectSafely Report." Available online and at no charge to terrestrial radio stations, the program will offer advice, analysis, and news on all things related to online safety, civility, and fairness. The program is sponsored by ConnectSafely.org, an independent non-profit internet safety organization. Here are some preview shows ahead of its official launch. Listen to "ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid" on Spreaker.
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May 28, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with NY Times Best-Selling Author & Founder of Cultures of Dignity Rosalind Wiseman about teens, parents, social media, gaming, and education today. The movie "Mean Girls" was based on her book Queen Bees & Wannabes. Podcast Listen to "Rosalind Wiseman - NY Times Best-Selling Author & Founder of Cultures of Dignity" on Spreaker.
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May 26, 2020
We talk ‘tech support' during lockdown with Ed Bott, an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. Ed recently wrote a column about why and how people should have remote software on their devices in case they need a knowledgeable and trusted friend to help them out. He'll also talk about other tech issues people should know about.
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May 26, 2020
We talk ‘tech support' during lockdown with Ed Bott, an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. Ed recently wrote a column about why and how people should have remote software on their devices in case they need a knowledgeable and trusted friend to help them out. He'll also talk about other tech issues people should know about.
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May 21, 2020
The class of 2020 is navigating arguably the greatest impact on society since the Great Depression. Listen to the raw, real, and diverse youth voices as they share their perspectives on graduating during coronavirus, how their families feel, and how they believe this will impact them in the future. ConnectSafely is partnering with My Digital TAT2 for this teen-led podcast. Listen to youth voices share about how social media impacts their lives. The podcast teams explore topics that will help parents gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and challenges of living a 24/7 digital world. Listen to "Ep. 5: The Class of 2020: Graduating in a Pandemic" on Spreaker.
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May 21, 2020
Jacqueline Beauchere We speak with Jacqueline Beauchere, Microsoft's Global Safety Advocate about their research on digital civility as well as the company's campaign to educate parents and youth about online safety during the stay-at-home period Listen to "Jacqueline Beauchere, Microsoft's Global Safety Advocate" on Spreaker.
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May 21, 2020
Jacqueline Beauchere We speak with Jacqueline Beauchere, Microsoft's Global Safety Advocate about their research on digital civility as well as the company's campaign to educate parents and youth about online safety during the stay-at-home period Podcast (audio only) Listen to "Jacqueline Beauchere, Microsoft's Global Safety Advocate" on Spreaker.
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May 21, 2020
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News These days, it's almost impossible to avoid distressing news, but there are ways to at least control your media diet and cut down on trolls, abusers, scam artists, and negativity on social media. Controlling media is simple. Step away from your TV or computer. I used to watch a great deal of cable news and I still watch some, but I mostly avoid it these days because the constant reiteration of sad news triggers me in ways that just increase my fear and anxieties without providing me with actionable information. I still go to lots of news sites during the day, watch one or two broadcast network news shows, and tip into cable programming, so I'm getting all the news I need without drowning in it. I also try to tune into important briefings by my own governor and sometimes others and — if there is a White House briefing — I try to focus on what the experts — not the politicians — are saying. If the president says anything newsworthy, I'll hear about it later. I'm also trying to cut down on my consumption of talking heads [...]
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May 19, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Dr. Enoch Choi. Enoch is a physician working at Santa Clara County Medical Center, taking care of low-income patients, including those with Covid-19 (his views don't necessarily represent those of his employer). In this webcast, he not only dispenses good medical advice, but care and compassion and a positive attitude that we can all use. For those of us who are doing the right thing, it will almost certainly be OK, he told us. So do watch or listen, follow his advice and be well and be kind. Podcast (audio only) Listen to "Compassion and care: Dr. Enoch Choi from the front-lines of treating Covid-19 patients" on Spreaker.
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May 14, 2020
Privacy is always an important issue but never more so than during this Covid-19 pandemic when people are being asked to consider giving up some privacy in the name of public health. Whether it's tracing apps or decisions about who gets to go to work or school, there are plenty of privacy questions arising from our current situation. To explore this topic, Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher of ConnectSafely spoke with Amelia Vance, Director of Youth and Education Privacy at the Future of Privacy Forum. Amelia advises policymakers, academics, companies, districts, and states on child and student privacy law and best practices. Podcast (audio only) Listen to "Amelia Vance from Future of Privacy Forum" on Spreaker.
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May 13, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Philippe Kahn, founder and CEO of Fullpower Technologies, which develops technology that measures both the quantity and quality of sleep. We talked about the importance of sleep, how to improve sleep and how sleep is affected during the period of self-isolation. Philippe is also known as the inventor of the camera phone among many other inventions. Podcast Listen to "Philippe Kahn on sleep during the period of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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May 13, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Philippe Kahn, founder and CEO of Fullpower Technologies, which develops technology that measures both the quantity and quality of sleep. We talked about the importance of sleep, how to improve sleep and how sleep is affected during the period of self-isolation. Philippe is also known as the inventor of the camera phone among many other inventions. Podcast Listen to "Philippe Kahn on sleep during the period of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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May 12, 2020
We speak with Erica Pelavin, co-founder of My Digital TAT2 and a practicing adolescent psychologist, about ways teens can support their peers and how schools can support students during Covid-19. Podcast: Listen to "Erica Pelavin, co-founder of My Digital TAT2 and a practicing adolescent psychologist" on Spreaker.
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May 07, 2020
? by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News In 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company would appoint a content oversight board to act as the final decision maker when it comes to content moderation decisions. Like the U.S. Supreme Court, the board wouldn't look at all decisions, but a small selection that rise to the top, perhaps because they affect a great many people or because they are particularly thorny. Also, like the Supreme Court, the board's decisions are meant to be final. Even Zuckerberg can't override the board. On Wednesday, the newly formed oversight board announced its first 20 members and briefed the press on how it plans to operate. The roster of members reads like a Who's Who of international luminaries, including the former (and first woman) Prime Minister of Denmark, Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Other members include Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman from Yemen; Pakistan's Nighat Dad, founder, Digital Rights Foundation; several law professors and other high level individuals from around the world. You can learn more about the board and its members at OversightBoard.com. At the press briefing, Facebook's policy director Brent Harris said "Facebook will implement the board's decisions [...]
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May 07, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Esther Wojcicki about the subject of her latest book, How to Raise Successful People. Esther is the mother of Susan, Janet and Anne Wojcicki, who have forged successful careers at Google, UC SF Medical Center and 23 and Me. She is also a journalism teacher at Palo Alto High School where her unconventional teaching methods have become a model for educators around the world. Her book and this podcast are about T.R.I.C.K. — Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration and Kindness. Listen to "Esther Wojcicki on How to Raise Successful People" on Spreaker.
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May 07, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Esther Wojcicki about the subject of her latest book How to Raise Successful People. Esther is the mother of Susan, Janet and Anne Wojcicki, who have forged successful careers at Google, UC SF Medical Center and 23 and Me. She is also a journalism teacher at Palo Alto High School where her unconventional teaching methods have become a model for educators around the world. Her book and this podcast are about T.R.I.C.K. — Trust, Respect, Independence and Kindness. Listen to "Esther Wojcicki on How to Raise Successful People" on Spreaker.
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May 06, 2020
by Larry Magid In 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company would appoint a content oversight board to act as the final decision maker when it comes to content moderation decisions. Like the U.S. Supreme Court, the board wouldn't look at all decisions, but a small selection that rise to the top, perhaps because they affect a great many people or because they are particularly thorny. Also, like the Supreme Court, the board's decisions are meant to be final. Even Zuckerberg can't override the board, On Wednesday, the newly formed Oversight Board announced its first 20 members and briefed the press on how it plans to operate. The roster of members reads like a Who's Who of international luminaries, including the former (and first woman) Prime Minister of Denmark, Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Other members include Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman from Yemen, Pakistan's Nighat Dad, Founder, Digital Rights Foundation, several law professors and other high level individuals from around the world. You can learn more about the board and its members at OversightBoard.com. At the press briefing, Facebook's policy director Brent Harris said "Facebook will implement the board's decisions unless doing so violates the law." Helle Thorning-Schmidt, one [...]
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May 05, 2020
Mindy Brooks Listen to "Mindy Brooks, Director of User Experience for Google Play and Google's Kids and Family Initiative" on Spreaker.
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May 05, 2020
Mindy Brooks, Director of User Experience for Google Play and Google's Kids and Family Initiative. Interviewed by Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher. Listen to "Mindy Brooks, Director of User Experience for Google Play and Google's Kids and Family Initiative" on Spreaker.
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Apr 30, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Irina Raicu, Director, Internet Ethics Program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics/Santa Clara University Podcast Listen to "Irina Raicu, director of the internet ethics program at Santa Clara University." on Spreaker.
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Apr 28, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak wth Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, Executive Director of National Association for Media Literacy Education. Podcast (audio only) Listen to "ConnectSafely Podcast: Parenting, Educating & Internet Safety" on Spreaker.
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Apr 28, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak wth Michelle Chulla Lipkin Exec Dir of National Association for Media Literacy Education Podcast (audio only) Listen to "Michelle Ciulla Lipkin — Exec Director of National Association for Media Literacy Education" on Spreaker.
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Apr 28, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak wth Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, Executive Director of National Association for Media Literacy Education. Podcast (audio only) Listen to "ConnectSafely Podcast: Parenting, Educating & Internet Safety" on Spreaker.
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Apr 23, 2020
On Thursday, April 23rd, ConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran about all things TikTok, including how people are creatively using the service during this period plus TikTok's new safety features Podcast (audio only) Listen to "TikTok Executives Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran on creativity & safety during Covid-19 & beyond" on Spreaker.
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Apr 23, 2020
On Thursday, April 23rd, ConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran about all things TikTok, including how people are creatively using the service during this period plus TikTok's new safety features
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Apr 23, 2020
On Thursday, April 23rd, ConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran about all things TikTok, including how people are creatively using the service during this period plus TikTok's new safety features Podcast (audio only) Listen to "TikTok Executives Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran on creativity & safety during Covid-19 & beyond" on Spreaker.
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Apr 21, 2020
ConnectSafely's CEO Larry Magid and Dir. of K-12 Education Kerry Gallagher speak with Roblox's VP of Marketing and Digital Civility Tami Bhaumik. Listen to "ConnectSafely Podcast: Parenting, Educating & Keeping Kids Safe & Productive Online" on Spreaker.
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Apr 21, 2020
ConnectSafely's CEO Larry Magid and Dir. of K-12 Education Kerry Gallagher speak with Roblox's VP of Marketing and Digital Civility Tami Bhaumik. Podcast (audio only) Listen to "ConnectSafely Podcast: Parenting, Educating & Keeping Kids Safe & Productive Online" on Spreaker.
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Apr 18, 2020
ConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis Podcast (Audio only) Listen to "Antigone Davis Facebook's Head of Global Safety on Facebook's response to Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Apr 16, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal about how the company is handling its explosive growth and how to use Zoom's privacy, safety and security features. Part of the ConnectSafely Live webcast series Podcast (audio only) Listen to "Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal on how Zoom's privacy and security issues" on Spreaker.
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Apr 16, 2020
Listen to "Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal on how Zoom's privacy and security issues" on Spreaker. Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal about how the company is handling its explosive growth and how to use Zoom's privacy, safety and security features.
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Apr 16, 2020
TikTok, the popular app that allows users to share short (typically 15 second) videos announced Family Pairing to give parents greater control over their teen's safety setting. The feature, which could be very useful for families with younger teens, allows parents to link their TikTok account with their teen's to control time management, restrict potentially inappropriate content and turn off their teen's ability to exchange direct messages with other users. Starting On April 30th, TikTok will automatically disable direct messaging for users under 16. In a blog post, TikTok's Turst & Safety officer, Jeff Collins, said the company is "advancing our commitment to building for the safety of our users by introducing Family Pairing, which allows parents and teens to customize their safety settings based on individual needs. " According to Collins, the new Family Pairing, will enable parents to: Control how long your teen can spend on TikTok each day. Limit the appearance of content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Restrict who can send messages to the connected account, or turn off direct messaging completely Collins said that the company has partnered with "top creators to make short videos that appear right in the app and encourage users [...]
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Apr 15, 2020
You may have heard about the technology developed jointly by Apple and Google to automate contact tracing to help alert people who may have been in proximity to someone infected with COVID-19. It uses Bluetooth to automatically exchange an anonymous identification key between two people who are near each other. If one person is later diagnosed with COVID-19, they can share that information through an app without revealing their name, location or other personal information,and the app will anonymously notify people who have been near them. The companies aren't developing apps, but an application program interface (API) that will make it possible for others to develop apps. They also plan to build this technology into their operating systems, but the companies won't be doing the tracing. They'll leave that to public health authorities. The technology uses Bluetooth Low Energy to communicate an anonymous key that doesn't contain location or any other identifying information. How it would work Two people come into close contact with each other and their phones exchange this key. Neither is given any information about that other person and no information is shared with authorities -not even their locations. If one of those people is later confirmed [...]
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