Author Archives: Larry Magid
Survey: More Teens Accessing Internet via Smartphones
There was a time when I advised parents to put their computer in a central area of the home so they could keep their eye on their kids’ use. But increasingly kids are accessing the net on smartphones. A Pew … Continue reading
World Day Against Cyber-Censorship Should Apply to Kids as Well
By Larry Magid Reporters Without Borders has declared Tuesday, March 12th as World Day Against Cyber-Censorship in support of an “Internet without restrictions and accessible to all.” The last time I checked, the word “all” applied to everyone — people … Continue reading
Online Dating Safety Tips for Adults
These tips are for adults, not minors. Most online dating sites prohibit children and teens for good reasons. Minors should not use these services, should not lie about their age and should not get together with people they meet … Continue reading
Student and school videos on “the good side of the Internet” could win $10K each
For the fourth year in a row, security company Trend Micro is sponsoring the “What’s Your Story” competition designed to encourage young people from the United States and Canada to submit videos that answer the question: “What does the good … Continue reading
Sony’s New PlayStation 4 and Your Privacy
As I watched Sony unveil the PlayStation 4 at a press conference on February 20th, I was struck by how much data the new device would be collecting from its users. “We’re changing the rule when it comes to social gaming,” … Continue reading
Can technology disrupt education?
by Larry Magid This article first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News Can technology disrupt education? by Larry Magid Sometimes I think there should be a big sign in front of some schools saying “Welcome back to the 20th … Continue reading
Expert advises parents on how to talk with kids about bullying
Author and bullying expert Trudy Ludwig has written an excellent article on “How to Talk to Your Kids about Bullying” that’s posted on the Family Online Safety Institute’s Platform for Good site. The article helps explain what bullying is … Continue reading
Online Privacy Is a Shared Responsibility: Beginning with You
When it comes to privacy and security, I’m reminded of folks who drive to the airport without their seat belt on and then worry about the plane crashing. Planes do crash on very rare occasions but not nearly as often … Continue reading
Most People Taking a Facebook Break Don’t Cite Privacy As The Reason
A new study, Coming and Going On Facebook, from the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 61% of Facebook users have taken a “voluntary break” from the service for several weeks or more, and 20% of the online adults who don’t use Facebook said … Continue reading
Safer Internet Day Recognized Around The World — US Just Starting to Get Involved
Although still not widely recognized in the US, Safer Internet Day is neverthess “official” – at least as far the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is concerned. Though marked by Net users in schools, nonprofit organizations and governments in a … Continue reading
