Author Archives: larrymagid

by Larry Magid October is National Bullying Awareness Month and that’s mostly a good thing because it reminds us that bullying can be hurtful and can be prevented.  But part of “awareness,” is being aware that most kids don’t bully. … Continue reading →

by Larry Magid As a journalist I don’t endorse candidates, but that rule doesn’t apply when it comes to endorsing birds, whether real or stuffed. Like lots of others  I was concerned on Wednesday night when Governor Romney suggested ending the federal subsidy for PBS … Continue reading →

There is finally a way to let kids access the web on an iPad without having access to porn. The Apple iPad is a phenomenal success not only among consumers and business users but in schools as well. It turns out to be an incredibly popular device for children  who take to its … Continue reading →

I certainly understand why Huffington Post blogger Soraya Chemaly wants Facebook to take down the page entitled “Boobs breasts and boys who love em,” and of course there are many reasonable people who feel that Google (which owns YouTube) should remove that … Continue reading →

Even though most K-12 students can’t vote, they do have an interest in the 2012 election. And if schools do their job right, students will be inclined to vote and make informed decisions when they turn 18. To help in that important … Continue reading →

By Larry Magid The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed revisions of the rules that implement the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is well meaning and well-timed. It’s well meaning in that the FTC truly does care about the privacy and safety of … Continue reading →

Back in the days before deregulation, AT&T was nicknamed “Ma Bell.”  The new AT&T is no longer called that, but — at least when it comes to safety – it’s acting motherly towards teenaged drivers by encouraging them not to … Continue reading →

CNET’s Michelle Meyers just learned that her 12 year-old daughter is using Instagram, despite rules that require users be 13 or older. Her daughter isn’t alone. Instagram — a photo snapping, editing and posting smart phone app is increasingly popular … Continue reading →

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has four kids and knows what it’s like to make sure his kids are using technology appropriately.  So the new Kindle Fire HD tablets, announced at a press conference today, feature a service called Kindle FreeTime that … Continue reading →