By Megan Farnam. Most adults use technology, in some form, throughout their day. It can help to make tasks easier and more efficient. It can be a form of entertainment or a way to connect with others. We use technology to help keep children entertained and quiet while the adults [...]
By Megan Farnam. If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? If my bullying disappears, and there is no proof of it, can I get away with it? Social media is a great way to connect, express yourself, [...]
By Ellie Halpert The fourth episode of Netflix’s Docuseries, “Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies, and the Internet,” features one major warning: What you put on the internet stays on the internet. This case takes place in the small town of Belmont, where high schoolers are highly involved in the [...]
When it comes to the question of toxicity in video games, there really is little to argue about. It’s all too real. If your child is a gamer, there is no doubt that he or she has witnessed discrimination, harassment and hate of all kinds. And the hate, well, [...]
At Savvy Cyber Kids, we get a lot of questions about gender based technology habits - if they differ from one another or if there are more risks for one than another. Articles and studies, including a recent one from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, will posit that [...]
By Ellie Halpert The third episode of Netflix’s cyber-warning docuseries, “Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies, and the Internet,” features a young woman and her descent into the alt-right and Nazi subculture. The episode discusses the idea that we are in an informational crisis, where it is impossible for [...]
While boys spend more than two and a half times as much time playing video games as girls, the gaming industry reports that 46% of players worldwide are female (Fnatic, 2022). And it turns out that the benefits to girls who game are worth talking about! Since girls are [...]
By Megan Farnam Children and teens today are navigating a world that nobody at their age and point of development has ever had to encounter in previous generations. While social media is great for being a form of self-expression, an outlet to communicate, and a way to network all [...]
By Ellie Halpert The second episode of Netflix’s hit docuseries “Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies, and the Internet” takes a deep dive into conspiracy theories. In particular the episode focuses on the death of Seth Rich - a 27 year old man working for the Democratic National Party [...]
By Megan Farnam Most of us carry our smart phones with us and many people are now working remotely post-pandemic after seeing that it can be a successful work option. With our phones at our fingertips, we can scroll through social media, shop online, read a book, or carry [...]
