By: Meghan Mathias We are halfway through 2021 and although remote learning and online classrooms are not as necessary as they were last year, they are still such an important option. You never know what will happen in the future, and as our world already relies on technology for so [...]
By Madison Forster Statistics “A survey of almost 4,000 children found that 43 percent of those aged between 8 and 13 years old are talking to people they have never met in real life on social media and gaming platforms”. “Of that percent, the study found that more than half [...]
By Madison Forster Being cyberbullied can be a tough experience to go through. It’s important to know that there is no good reason for being bullied online. If you have become a victim of cyberbullying, here are some steps to take. Reach out for help This is not something to [...]
By: Meghan Mathias Have you ever been scrolling on Youtube and realized that the title of every video on the trending page seems too good to be true? Did that dog really learn how to sing Adele? That person really won the lottery and actually wants to give all of [...]
By Madison Forster In todays world of technology, it has become more common for children, teens, and adults to develop a dependency to the internet, social media, and online games. This can lead to a fear of “missing out” and feeling left out from friends. An addiction to technology is [...]
By Madison Forster What is online harassment? According to Mauve Duggan (2017), “harassment is now a 'feature' of life online for many Americans. In its milder forms, it creates a layer of negativity that people must sift through as they navigate their daily routines online. At its most severe, it [...]
By Madison Forster Social media can be a great tool for connecting with friends and family. A healthy amount of scrolling through your newsfeed can’t hurt you, right? “A 2012 study from Harvard found that sharing personal information on social media taps into the "reward" center of our brain, triggering [...]
By: Meghan Mathias There is definitely some confusion about what is okay to post on social media and what is not these days. These rules are not universal and may vary depending on the person, however, there are some very important “Don’ts” for social media posting that apply to all [...]
By Maddon Sime The internet is an amazing way to connect with people; it can be fantastic for making friends, finding roommates, and even starting romantic relationships. However due to the anonymous nature of the internet, taking the step towards meeting people in person can be dangerous, and even deadly. [...]
By Madison Forster The feeds of social media apps are often tailored to the user, so what does that mean? A lot of social media apps run on an algorithm. “Social media algorithms are a way of sorting posts in a users’ feed based on relevancy instead of publish time” [...]
