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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTech break can improve mental health for teens as well as adultsConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher shares tips on how parents can help their teens (and themselves) take much-needed short tech breaks.2025-06-1201 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidProximity to phone can impact test resultsConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher reports on some fascinating research on the relationship between where students put their phones and how well they do on tests2025-05-2901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidIs it rude to look at your phone around others?ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trish Prabhu says checking your phone occasionally around others isn't automatically rude — but context matters. She recommends being upfront about why you're doing it and making sure it doesn't become a habit that pulls you away from the people you're with.2025-05-0101 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidAdvice on what to do besides staring at your phone.ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu has advice for kids and parents on things you can do instead of looking at your phone2025-04-2401 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidVirtual companions can be fun but they're not real relationshipsConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher on talking with teens about virtual companions.2025-04-0301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidEliminate filters to reclaim online humanityConnectSafely Youth Advisory Trisha Prabhu on why filters are a bad idea2025-04-0301 min
Are We Doing Tech Right?Unlocking Sound Sleep for Children and TeensIn the latest episode of the ConnectSafely podcast, Larry speaks with Dr. Anil Rama, founder of Sleep and Brain and adjunct assistant clinical professor at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. Dr. Rama shares his insights into how sleep impacts general and mental health, especially among children and adolescents.2025-03-1220 minAre We Doing Tech Right?Safety & Other Reasons for an Internet "Land Line" with Ooma CEO Eric StangIn this episode of 'Are We Doing Tech Right?' hosted by Larry Magid and produced by ConnectSafely, Larry interviews Eric Stang, the CEO of Ooma, a company that provides internet phone services for homes and businesses using traditional or modern cordless phones. The discussion covers the declining use and quality of conventional POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) lines and Ooma's services, including emergency response reliability, cost-effectiveness, and additional features like call blocking and mobile app integration.They emphasize the safety benefits of landlines, especially for emergencies, children, and elderly family members.2025-02-2628 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidDealing with mistakesConnectSafely's Education Director Kerry Gallagher has advice about how parents can help teens deal with online mistakes.2025-02-2101 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTeen perspective on social media restrictionsAt ConnectSafely's Safer Internet Day conference, some of the adults proposed parental controls or restrictions on teen social media. But one teen speaker had a different perspective.2025-02-1300 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTeen perspective on social media restrictionsAt ConnectSafely's Safer Internet Day conference, some of the adults proposed parental controls or restrictions on teen social media. But high school junior Aleeza Siddique had a different perspective.2025-02-1300 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTeens and false informationJust like adults, many teens have seen and shared false informatoin online. ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher said "teens face signifciant challenges with distingushying between real and fake information online."2025-02-0601 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTuesday is Safer Internet DayTuesday is Safer Internet Day which is recognized in more than 100 countries and coordinated in the US by ConnectSafely.2025-02-0600 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidConversation Starters for Parents of Teen Social Media UsersConnectSafely's Education Director Kerry Gallagher has conversation starters for questions you might ask your teenage social media users.2025-01-1601 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidNew Years resolutions on your relationship with techConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu has advice on New Years resolutions to improve your relationship with your technology.2025-01-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHarder to be a teen now than 20 years agoA study from Pew Research finds that many parents and teens say it's harder to be a teen now then 20 years ago. ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher weighs in2024-10-3101 minAre We Doing Tech Right?RegenAI Conference Focuses on Regional AILocal AI experts and community activists from Ashland, Oregon and other parts of Oregon's Rogue Valley organized a conference on regional AI, focusing on the unique needs of their relatively rural region in Southern Oregon. ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid attended the event and spoke with attendees and speakers including conference co-coordinators Thor Muller and Ian Ingram, workforce expert Heather Stafford, local science museum volunteer Cynthia Sabato, Instute of the Future staffer Toshi Andsers Hoo and Stanford law instructor Brittan Heller.2024-09-1922 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHere's an idea -- use your phone to speak with friends rather than just texting and social mediaConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu suggests that maybe it's time to start using your phone for the purpose it was originally intended for by actually speaking with friends and family.2024-08-2901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidPositive social media trends for youthConnectSafely Youth Advisor and ReThink CItizens CEOTrisha Prabhu on positive trends in social media.2024-07-1901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidLGBTQ+ Community Underrepresented in Tech WorkforceConnectSafely Youth Advisor and blogger Trisha Prabhu says that members of LGBTQ+ Community are underrepresented in the the workforce, which impacts users as well as workers.2024-06-2001 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidSurgeon General's call for a warning label on social media is a bad ideaSurgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has called for a warning label on social media platforms, but ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid thinks it's a bad idea.2024-06-2001 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidVideo explains GAI to parentsA ConnectSafely animated video explains generative AI to parents, including benefits, risks and how to talk with your teen about how they're using it.2024-06-1301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidThere is help and hope if you're a victim of a sexualized deep fakeEven if you become a victim of a sexualized deep fake, there are things you can do to get it taken down. And, even though it can be traumatic, you will recover says ConnectSafely Youth Advisor, Trish Prabhu.2024-06-1301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidMisinformation vs DisinformationConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher explains the difference beween misinformation and disinformation and the need for media literacy.2024-06-0601 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidGood and bad news from Pew survey on teens and video games80% of teens say that harrassment is a problem with video games, according to a recent Pew survey. But video games, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher also help bring teens closer to their friends.2024-05-3001 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidUsing ChatGPT to structure your thoughtsSome people worry that ChatGPT can be used to create content and misrepresent it as if it's your own, but ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Trishia Prabhu says it can be used to help structure your own thoughts.2024-05-3001 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHelping teens understand phone distractionsDuring the course of a one hour class, 20 students got 190 notifcations from their phone. ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher suggests that parents ask their kids to think about how their phones may be distracting them.2024-05-2301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTalk with your kids about cyberbullyingAdvice from ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher about talking with your kids about cyberbullying2024-05-1700 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidCatfishing can break your heart and your piggy bankAdvice from ConnectSafely education directory Kerry Gallagher on how to avoid being a victim of catfishing, when a person uses false information and images to create a fake identity online with the intention to trick, harass, or scam another person.2024-05-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidSummertime and screentimeKids will soon be out of school for the summer, but that doesn't necessarily mean lots more screentime. Advice from ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and youth advisor Trisha Prabhu.2024-05-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidPotential security dangers of public USB chargers and BluetoothConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher on the dangers of hack attacks from plugging devices into public USB chargers or leaving your Bluetooth on when it's not in use.2024-04-2600 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidWill AI take over your job?ConnectSafely blogger and youth advisor Trisha Prabhu says that it depends on the type of AI, the type of job and your timeline.2024-04-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidSome young people have a gambling problemConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher says that too many children and teens have an onlne gambling problem2024-04-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidFun ways to teach young kids about passwordsThere are fun ways to teach children about how to use passwords, said ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher.2024-03-0701 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidParents should avoid 'sharenting' of their kids on social mediaParents, says ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu, should avoid "sharenting" by limiting what they post about their kids2024-02-2901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHelping Kids Handle Online MistakesHere's advice from ConnectSafely Educatiion Director Kerry Gallagher on how to talk wih kids about online mistakes in advance or after they happen.2024-02-1501 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidKids. social media and body imageWe hear from ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher about how to help teens, including boys, cope with body issues stemming from what they see online.2024-02-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidDon't let fous on GenAI blind you to other online risksThere's growing concern about the risks of Generative AI, but they don't change the fact that young people also have to worry about cyberbullying, onlne wellness, inappropriate content and other online risks, says ConnectSafely's Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu.2024-01-2501 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidWatching programs with your teens can help them process what they seeThere is plenty of violent, sexual and controversial content on TV and in movies, which can be problematic for teenage viewers. But by watching it together, parents can help teens process what they see, said ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher.2023-12-2601 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidManaging "FOMO" (Fear of Missing Out)ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher has advice on how to manage your and your teen's "FOMO" or Fear of Missing Out.2023-12-1401 minAre We Doing Tech Right?Teaching, Learning and Generative AI with Educator Kerry GallagherGenerative AI is transforming many aspects of American life, including education.In this week’s podcast, Larry talks to ConnectSafely’s education director Kerry Gallagher, who’s also a full-time educator and administrator at St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Mass., about how generative AI will impact teaching and learning. Kerry encourages teachers to use generative AI to start discussions with students about their work. And if a student uses generative AI to complete assignments even though they weren’t supposed to, she looks for the “why.”2023-11-1727 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidGrants for schools and community groups to teach about online safetyConnectSafely is providing grants up to $1,000 to educators and non-profit community groups to present a Safer Internet Day program in February of next year. The deadline is Dec 15th this year.2023-11-1601 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidOur brain has two systems for evaluating potentially false informationNow that we're entering election season, expect to hear a lot of emotional appeals. There's a tendency to think about such information based on our emotions but, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher, we have the capacity to think critically.2023-11-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidAI conversation startersConnectSafely's education director, Kerry Gallagher, has some conversation starters for families seeking to understand the advantages and risks of generative AI2023-11-0301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidUsing Facebook to raise money for a causeConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher writes about how online distractions can become inspirations for good and University of Florida professor Andrew Selepak talks about how Facebook can be used to raise money for a cause.2023-09-2801 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidApple's new child safety featuresApple's new iOS operating system for iPhones and IPads has important child safety features along with safety information provided by ConnectSafely2023-09-2101 minAre We Doing Tech Right?Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf on What They Did Right - And What Went WrongVint Cerf is widely regarded as one of the "fathers" of the internet as designer of the TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the Internet. He currently serves as Chief Evangelist at Google.In this wide ranging discussion with ConnectSafely CEO and journalist Larry Magid, Cerf talks about the early days, what they did right, what he'd do differently if he could do it again and what challenges lay ahead.2023-09-1425 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidProtecting your privacy on VenmoVenmo is a great way to send money to others, perhaps to split a restaurant bill but, by default it shares your transactions with others. In this ConnectSafely Report, ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trishia Prabhu talks about how to turn that off2023-08-2401 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidPhone-free for a dayConnectSafely's 22-year-old Youth Advisor and blogger Trisha Prabhu gave her phone to her mom for a day and lived to tell about it.2023-08-1601 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidIt's important to get teens to buy into digital family rulesConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher says that teens crave autonomy so it's important for parents to get them to buy into family digital rules.2023-06-2901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidWhat to do if you're being cyberbullied by relativesConnectSafely youth advisor weighs-in on how to handle the delicate situation of being cyberbullied by a relative.2023-06-2200 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidWhy schools shoud teach responsible use of AIWhile chatbots like ChatGPT can be used by students to create content that isn't there own, an educator who knows their student can tell, said ConnectSafely Education Director and Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning at St. John’s Prep Kerry Gallager. Gallagher recommends that educators teach responsible use of AI2023-03-2301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidCivility includes pausing and thinking before you postConnectSafely's Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu, who is the creator of the ReThink Words App, says that taking a moment to pause before you say something -- perhaps even a joke that could be taken the wrong way -- goes a long way towards making the internet a kinder and more civil place.2023-02-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHow to speak with kids about real-world violence and brutality they see on mediaThe deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers is one of many horrific events that young people have been exposed to on TV and on the internet. In this ConnectSafely Report for CBS News Radio, we speak with Dr. Mitchell Prinstein, Chief Science Officer of the American Psychological Association.2023-02-0201 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTuesday is Safer Internet DayThis Tuesday, February 7th is Safer Internet Day where school students, families and folks at work can talk about how to make the internet a safer and better place. ConnectSafely has resources, including videos, lesson plans and discussion topics as Larry Magid reports in this ConnectSafely Report for CBS News Radio.2023-02-0201 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTwitch offers ways to help keep teens saferConnectSafely's Parents Guide to Twitch offers advice on how to more safely use the streaming platfor.2022-12-2101 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTwitter disbands its safety councilConnectSafely's Larry Magid, who served on Twitter's Trust and Safety Council, says that it was a big mistake to shut out a group of experts with a broad range of opinions on trust, safety and free speech.2022-12-1501 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidGrants of up to $1,000 to schools and nonprofit for local Safer Internet Day programsConnectSafely offering grants of up to $1,000 to schools and nonprofit for local Safer Internet Day programs.2022-12-0801 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHow to fill your time when you're taking a break from your phoneThis segment has advice from ConnectSafely Youth Advocate Trisha Prabhu on what to do while you're talking a break from your phone2022-09-1501 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidDefault privacy related settings you might want to changeThe ConnectSafely Report shares ideas from New York Times columnist Brian X. Chen's column on tech settings you should change right away.2022-07-2801 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTalk with your kids about social media but be respectfulAs part of our Safer Internet Day program, ConnectSafely CEO and Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu talked with author and Cultures of Dignity founder Rosalin Wiseman.2022-02-1001 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidSafer Internet Day encourages conversationsTuesday is Safer Internet Day but this year it's an entire week. ConnectSafely's education director, Kerry Gallagher explains that the goal is to encourage conversations in schools and homes.2022-02-0301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHow parents can enable their pre-teens to use social media without breaking the rulesConnectSafely education director, Kerry Gallagher, has advice for parents wishing to help their pre-teen get on social media without lying about their age.2021-12-2301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidCombating hurtful online rumorst can be very hurtful to be a victim of an online rumor, but there are ways to help cope, said ReThink app creator and ConnectSafely contributor Trisha Prabhu.2021-12-1601 min
Media in the MiddleEp. 34: Back in the Classroom - ReflectionsWe're excited to launch season 3 of Media in the Middle, a teen hosted podcast brought to you by My Digital TAT2 and ConnectSafely.org. In this episode you'll hear how students are adapting to being back at school in person. Hear their reflections, the positives, and the challenges.2021-09-2830 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidBe an upstander not a bystanderRethink app creator and ConnectSafely contributor Trishia Prabhu explains why it's important for so-called bystanders to take action against bullying and cyberbullying2021-09-1601 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidLGBTS youth at higher risk of cyberbullyingIn honor of Pride Month, ConnectSafely has updated its Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying whose author says it's a bigger risk for LGBTQ youth than their heterosexual peers.2021-06-1001 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidMy air new air fryer is a security riskConnectSafely Reprt host Larry Magid discovered that his new air fryer is a security risk.2021-04-2201 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidGoogle launches portal for familiesA Google survey found that parents are thinking less about screen time and more about quality content for kids. The company just launched a website with information on keeping kids both engaged and safe online with resources from Common Sense Media, Family Online Safety Institute, PBC, ConnectSafely and other organizations.2021-03-2501 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTots with TechVery young children -- some barely out of diapers -- are using tables and other tech devices. ConnectSafely has some recommendations2021-01-2101 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidNew Years resolutions for the internetConnectSafely has some New Years resolutions for the internet and those of us who use it2020-12-3101 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidEffective use of parental controlsThere are lots of tools to allow parents to filter or monitor their children's online activity but how you use them and how you explain them to your child matters. Features ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and ConnectSafely Education Director, Kerry Gallagher.2020-10-0901 min
ConnectSafely LiveChildren's author Trudy Ludwig on compassion + reading from her new bookTrudy Ludwig's children's books are not only delightfully written and illustrated but also teach and model empathy, caring and kindness.She joined us on ConnectSafely Live to talk about her work and her new book The Power of One, which she read aloud. So, take a look and bring your children in when she starts to read. It's a real treat.2020-08-2745 minConnectSafely LiveKatherine Pforzheimer on remote learning + bonus concert from Will MagidThis is a very special edition of ConnectSafely Live. To celebrate Larry Magid’s birthday, he and Kerry were joined by his two adult children, Katherine Magid Pforzheimer and Will Magid. Katherine talked about her work as a kindergarten teacher, how transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic and her role the person in charge of remote learning for 1st through 4th graders at Beechwood School.Will, who is a world-class musician, played the trumpet and introduced a new as-yet-unreleased song.2020-06-3041 minConnectSafely LiveTikTok Executives Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran on creativity & safety during Covid-19 & beyondConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and Dir. of K-12 Education Kerry Gallagher speak with TokTok’s Senior Director of Global Trust Safety Jeff Collins along with Lavanya Mahendran, TikTok’s Senior Policy Manger about how the platform is helping teens during Covid-192020-04-2338 minConnectSafely LiveTami Bhaumik -- Roblox’s VP of Marketing and Digital CivilityConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and Dir. of K-12 Education Kerry Gallagher speak with Roblox’s VP of Marketing and Digital Civility Tami Bhaumik.2020-04-2133 min
ConnectSafely LiveCombating Domestic Violence while Sheltering at HomeConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Rachel Gibson of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Topics included how sheltering at home affects domestic violence survivors and how they -- and their communities -- can better protect themselves.2020-04-1434 minConnectSafely LivePreventing online scams and fraud during period of Covid-19ConnectSafely CEO & CBS News Tech Analyst Larry Magid speaks with Tom Edwards, special agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service San Francisco office along with Visa VP Lori Hodges who's specialty is risk management. We talked about the danger of scams and fraud during the period of Covid-19.2020-04-0829 minConnectSafely LiveTech tools to engage your family in fun or educational activitiesThere are plenty of tools out there to keep every member of the family engaged during this period when many of us are staying at home. In fact, for some of us, we’re experiencing the opposite of social isolation — having virtual meals with friends and extended family, playing online games and, of course chatting by phone and video. In this ConnectSafely podcast (and now on video tool), ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher talk about how parents, educators, kids and every one can make the best of what is clearly a bad situation.2020-03-2517 minConnectSafely LiveNicholas Carlisle of No Bully about the Power of Zero project for young childrenConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher at the International Bullying Prevention Association with Nicholas Carlisle of No Bully about the Power of Zero project for young children2019-11-0913 minConnectSafely LiveRyan Broll on resiliency and bullyingConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher at the International Bullying Prevention Association speak with University of Guelph assisant professor of Sociology and Ahtropology about his work on how resiliency enables some young bullying victims to survive and even thrive.2019-11-0913 minConnectSafely LiveInstagram Policy Director Karina Newton at IBPA conferenceConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Karina Newton, Instagram's policy director about how the company handles privacy, bullying and other problems as well as some of the ways Instgram users are supporting each other in positive ways2019-11-0810 minConnectSafely LiveThe Cheapskate Mystery Box 2019CNET and Cheapskate columnist Rick Broida has launched the Cheapskate Mystery Box 2019 Edition, a bundle of tech goodies from a variety of great companies. 1000 mystery boxes are available, pay $75 to get $250 of tech products with 100% of proceeds going towards ConnectSafely, The Hunger Project and TAPS! Head over to the Mystery Box sign-up page and enter your name and email address for a chance to purchase a box, you have until midnight ET on Wednesday, Aug. 14.2019-08-1306 minConnectSafely LivePsychologist Chris Ferguson on whether violent video games lead to violent actsIn his address to the nation following a weekend of two mass shootings, , President Trump made a reference to violent video games, suggesting that these games may have something to do with shootings such as the ones that took place in El Paso and Akron.To find out if there is evidence to back up the President's connection, ConnectSafely CEO and CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid spoke with Dr. Chris Ferguson, a professor of Psychology at Stetson University who has done extensive research on the impact of video games on young people. Dr. Ferguson argues that there...2019-08-0516 minConnectSafely LiveWhat's the right age or maturity level for a child's first smartphone?ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher take a shot answering a very popular question. When is the right time to get a child a smartphone?2019-06-1223 minConnectSafely LiveSafety and privacy of smart displays and speakers at home and in the classroomConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and educator and ConnectSafely K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher talk about their use of the Facebook Portal as well as other smart displays and speakers that they have tested. There are privacy and safety implications, but they can be managed.2019-06-0424 minConnectSafely LiveBalancing tech and low-tech during kids' summer breakSummer is almost here, which means that kids will be out of school. While that means that they do have more time to use their devices, i's also time for fresh air, exercise and -- for many -- family vacations. In this episode, ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher talk about how parents can help their kids achieve a balance between tech and low-tech activities during their summer break2019-05-1127 minConnectSafely LiveHelping students cope with flood of presidential election newsThe Presidential election campaign is heating up. And with it will come lots of claims, counterclaims and, likely, plenty of inaccuracies. In this conversation, ConnectSafely.,org CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director, Kerry Gallagher, talk about how teachers and parents can help young people process it all.2019-04-2921 minConnectSafely LiveVirtual visits to Notre Dame and other important places and eventsThe day after the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, ConnectSafely CEO Larry and K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher talk about how it's possible to virtually visit Notre Dame, the way it looked before the fire as well as other iconic places that many may never get to see in person as well as historic events.2019-04-2217 minConnectSafely LiveHelping students -- and ourselves -- manage time spent on devicesConnectSafely's CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director, Kerry Gallagher talk about how parents and educators can help students better manage the time they spend with their devices. But both Kerry and Larry admit that this is a challenge for adults, too, including themselves. Listen for tips and advice on how to work with kids to make sure they're not using too much of a good thing.2019-04-0924 minConnectSafely LiveBrittan Heller & Larry Magid on Facebook ban of white nationalism & separatismConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Brittan Heller on why Facebook instituted its new policy to ban support for white nationalism and white supremacy.Heller is Human Rights Adviser for ConnectSafely.org and an affiliate at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. She founded the Anti-Defamation League’s Center for Technology and Society and previously prosecuted human rights violations at the U.S. Department of Justice and the International Criminal Court2019-03-2815 minConnectSafely LiveA look back at Safer Internet Day 2019 plus educators and social mediaConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and veteran educator Kerry Gallagher look back at Safer Internet Day 2019 and about how teachers can better use social media. The big Safer Internet Day school event in Seattle this year got snowed out but that didn't stop the ConnectSafely crew and guests from creating what amounted to a TV show. Kerry also offers some great advice for educators wanting to make the most out of social media2019-03-0517 minConnectSafely LiveHoliday Tech Gifts for Kids -- What's Fun and AppropriateWhether it's "Black Friday," "Cyber Monday" or any other day during late November and December, parents and other adults are looking for holiday gifts to give to children and teens. And this year you'll find plenty of tech gifts from tablets to interactive toys to smart phones or smart speakers. But just because you can get a tech gift for a child or teen doesn't mean you should. Parents and family members need to think about what's age appropriate and how these tech gifts will be used not just during the holidays but throughout the year.There is...2018-11-2138 minConnectSafely LiveInternet Safety Expert John Carr on protecting kids from inappropriate contentConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and Secretary of the British Children's Charity's Coalition on Internet Safety's John Carr talk about internet safety for kids in the UK and newly regulated laws to protect children from inappropriate content and the proper education.2018-11-1316 minConnectSafely LiveMedia Literacy with Larry Magid and Kerry GallagherConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher talk about media literacy aimed at young children and teens. Kerry talks about approaching media literacy in the classroom as an educator while Larry approaches it as a journalist. The podcast also gets into current events and how they can be handled in the household.In addition to their roles at ConnectSafely, Larry is the CBS News Radio Tech Analyst and Kerry is Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning at St. John’s prep in Danvers, Mass.2018-11-0131 minConnectSafely LiveNCMEC's COO Michelle DeLaune on how Facebook combats so-called 'child porn'ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Michelle DeLaune, senior VP and COO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) about the center's work and new technology being used at Facebook to very quickly identify and remove child sexual abuse images, commonly referred to as "child ography."The technology uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify likely images that violate Facebook's child nudity or sexual exploitation of children policies. In a blog post, Facebook Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, wrote that the company is using "artificial intelligence and machine learning to proactively detect child nudity an...2018-10-2413 minConnectSafely LiveKurt Beidler of Amazon FreeTime on products for young kidsAmazon has made a big push when it comes to products for kids. There are special kid-friendly versions of the company's Amazon Fire tablets and its Echo Dot speakers that offer parental controls, lots of extra kid content and even a special "no questions asked" two-year warranty" to protect them from child-induced damage. Amazon also offers FreeTime Unlimited, a monthly subscription that offers thousands of content titles for children ages three to twelve years old.To find out more about the service, its background and how it handles safety and privacy, ConnectSafely.org CEO and CBS News Tech An...2018-10-1816 minConnectSafely LiveSymantec's Paige Hanson on National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Michelle DeLaune, senior VP and COO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) about the center's work and new technology being used at Facebook to very quickly identify and remove child sexual abuse images, commonly referred to as "child ography."The technology uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify likely images that violate Facebook's child nudity or sexual exploitation of children policies. In a blog post, Facebook Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, wrote that the company is using "artificial intelligence and machine learning to proactively detect child nudity an...2018-10-1017 minConnectSafely LiveTech for Young Kids with Larry Magid & Kerry GallagherConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Michelle DeLaune, senior VP and COO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) about the center's work and new technology being used at Facebook to very quickly identify and remove child sexual abuse images, commonly referred to as "child ography."The technology uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify likely images that violate Facebook's child nudity or sexual exploitation of children policies. In a blog post, Facebook Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, wrote that the company is using "artificial intelligence and machine learning to proactively detect child nudity an...2018-10-0421 minConnectSafely LiveInterview with Roblox Founder & CEO DavidBaszuckiRoblox is more than just a gaming platform. It's a place where people -- often young people -- develop and share their games and it's getting very popular. To find out more about the service, its background and how it handles safety and privacy, ConnectSafely.org CEO and CBS News Tech Analyst Larry Magid spoke with Roblox Founder & CEO David Baszucki2018-01-2315 min