Open source is only ajar without inclusion
Open source refers to software licensed so that others can view, copy, alter or share that code. “Open” was first used to describe an openly collaborative ecosystem for software development, … Read more
Guest Perspective: Will my child be left behind if he doesn’t use technology?
Young children don’t need technology to learn. They learn best by interacting with loving caregivers and exposure to a rich variety of experiences. But educational standards are changing fast: digital … Read more
It’s time to draw the line on tracking children online
It’s a challenging time to be a parent. Sure, every generation makes that claim, but I know my parents didn’t have to worry what my browsing habits, shopping history or … Read more
Student Perspective: How to Make Frenemies With Big Tech
I am emerging into being a teen and being a teen means social media, but how will I know that what I do online is protected? I don’t, and not … Read more
How to build a nest of privacy and security using better passwords
Imagine you’re tucked safely into bed for the night when you hear a stranger’s voice in another room. This happened to a Texas family when a hacker learned their password … Read more
Student Perspective: Whose Internet? Our Internet.
Stop for a second and imagine people in a tech company. Who do you see? A whole group full of one color or one group made of many colors? Which … Read more
The Sneaky Science Behind Tech Obsessions
Son won’t turn off his video game? Daughter obsessed with “likes” on Instagram? It may not be entirely their fault. Like the high-octane sugar in a pint of Ben & … Read more
Firefox fights for family privacy
Parents have enough to sweat over without worrying about how tech is tracking their family. However, a new report calculates that by the time a child turns 18, there will … Read more
What’s the Deal With Those Disturbing YouTube Videos That Are Supposed to Be for Kids?
Picture this: Your kid has settled in to watch what looks like a nice Peppa Pig video. The title of the video looked age-appropriate and your kid instantly recognized the … Read more
Perspective: Inappropriate content on the internet
Imagine browsing the internet with good intentions. All of a sudden, a post about something inappropriate appears, and now, since you’ve seen it, you can’t get it out of your … Read more
The Lost Art of Focused Reading
On this week’s IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast, Manoush Zomorodi dives into a topic near and dear to our hearts: how our reading habits are evolving in the … Read more
How do I teach my tween about clickbait?
Phony photos, outrageous claims, too-good-to-be-true contests, cute puppies, celebrity gossip — all these are wrapped up in headlines that move your mouse hand even before your brain registers what it’s … Read more