Social Media Challenges Are The New Dares
Dares have been around for a long time. Accepting dares for any number of reasons, kids have been known to burn themselves with erasers, touch hot stove coils, and choke themselves. Common results were pain, scarring or worse. Social Media Challenges are the new dares. In many cases causing, irreparable damage to a person’s otherwise healthy body, Social […]
Teens of Value Social Media
Knowing why teens value social media is just as important as understanding why teens are taking breaks from social media. Behind teens and social media is purpose driven social media marketing. Not unlike adults, teens desire to be relevant, be a part of a group or community and have value. Unlike when their parents were growing up and had […]
Brain and Social Media
There have been several articles written about how social media affects the brain. CNN reported recently that researchers at UCLA’s Brain Mapping Center found that when teenagers’ photos get lots of “likes” on social media apps, such as Instagram, their brains respond in a similar way to seeing loved ones or winning money. Dr. Lisa Strohman, Founder and CEO of […]
Digital Addiction: Social Networking ~ A 24/7 Distraction
Addiction defined is the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. In a recent article in the Boston Herald stating, “What began as a method of emergency contact has evolved into a 24/7 distraction, spurring what many would classify as a digital addiction for adults and teens alike,” underscores the need for parents, […]
Social Media Trolls ~ Purpose and Prevention
According to the report, “What is behind the spike in Russian social media activity?” shown in a news clip Monday, April 17, 2018, the Pentagon reported there has been a 2000% increase in Russian social media trolling since the US strike on Syria on Friday. What does this mean and should the US and other countries be […]
FERPA and Social Networking
School district personnel need to ask the question: Is your use of social networking FERPA compliant? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. You can read […]
Impact of Social Media on Learning
Does social media impact learning? Let’s look at the positive and negative impact of social media on learning. Positive impact for learning ~ digital communication skills that need to be mastered including texting, tweeting, and Instagramming can be strengthened. Students are more willing to complete assignments when they can use technology to research and share information, communicate or […]
Facebook:10 Reasons To Spend Less Time
Personal free time spent checking Facebook and other social media sites takes time that could be spent with someone in your real life. How do you define friends? The definition of friend has become fuzzy in our social media world. Facebook friends may like your posts but most won’t be available in real time or when you truly […]