iKeepSafe on 4/17/12

tags: schools

Many students, parents, and educators recognize the potential to reach and engage students through technology and new media use within the educational environment.  While many administrators and policy-makers also acknowledge the potential benefits, some are unfamiliar with technology and new media, skeptical of the benefits, an... more »

iKeepSafe on 4/2/12

tags: digital reputation, education, Facebook, schools

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iKeepSafe on 3/26/12

tags: cyberbullying, education, social networking

This second installment focuses on social media’s place in the school—is it teacher’s pet or troublemaker? (Read Part 1 here). Imagine a stranger walking up to you, placing a chainsaw in your hands, a huge log at your feet and saying, “Carve this piece of wood into the Statue of Liberty,” only to then briskly walk away and leav... more »

iKeepSafe on 2/16/12

tags: schools

As an administrator in a Boston public middle school where every child had a MacBook, I got to watch the way teachers learned about and integrated technology into their teaching. I was surprised that the young teachers (“digital natives”) had as hard a time integrating technology as the “baby boomers.” It seemed counter-in... more »

iKeepSafe on 1/25/12

tags: parental controls

By following some simple steps, consumers can protect their data privacy when using electronic devices. Consumers of all ages are using more and more digital devices to do more than just check their email.  Today, devices are used to do things such as: access the internet, carry out banking transactions, social networking, and ... more »

iKeepSafe on 1/11/12

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iKeepSafe on 1/3/12

tags: education, schools, social networking

This three part series tackles the question: How do teachers and administrators navigate the litigious, educational and social issues that new media brings to the classroom? This first installment focuses on what schools don’t do that gets them into legal trouble and what they can do to keep out of it. If I may take great ... more »

iKeepSafe on 12/5/11

tags: digital footprint, digital reputation

Although recently the media has highlighted prevalent teen sexting, new research from the University of New Hampshire Crimes against Children Research Center actually reveals that these concerns are overblown. One study found that a very low percentage of youth actually send nude pictures of themselves. The other found that whe... more »

iKeepSafe on 11/15/11

About a year ago, iKeepSafe joined with other thought leaders to participate on an “expert panel” kicking off a new survey conducted by Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.  iKeepSafe’s role was to help Amanda Lenhart, Pew senior research specialist, and her team think through the concept of digital citize... more »