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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidSafer Internet Day grantsConnectSafely is offering grants of up to $1,000 to help educators and community organizations organize local events to celebrate Safer Internet Day in the second week of February.
2025-12-0401 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidNot all screen time is equal nor necessarily badConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher says that education related screen time for kids is not the same as entertainment. But even online entertainment has a place as long as there is balance.
2025-11-2001 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidHow tech changes teen friendshipsA report from the American Psychological Association looked at how technology is changing how young people approach friendships. ConnectSafely's education director Kerry Gallagher weighs in.
2025-11-1301 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidOpenAI launches Sora video sharing platformOpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is launching a service that lets you use AI to create and share videos. There are some safeguards but things could go wrong, said ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher.
2025-10-0901 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidCS CBS Report role model good sleep hygeinIf you have a teen at home, chances are they're not getting enough sleep and that may also apply to the adults in the family. That's why ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher recommends that parents model good sleep hygiene for their kids.
2025-09-2501 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTaking a Facebook breakConnectSafely's Larry Magid is taking a break from Facebook in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder after finding his feed filled with speculation, finger-pointing and misinformation.
2025-09-1801 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidTalk with your kids about XR risksExtended Reality, or XR, can be fun and educational but there are risks for kids that parents need to manage, said ConnectSafely Education Director, Kerry Gallagher.
2025-09-1801 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidIs gaming disorder the cause of symptom of mental health issues?ConnectSafely Education Director, Kerry Gallagher, reports on research showing that obsessive gaming disorder may be more of a symptom rather than a cause of mental health issues among children and teens.
2025-09-1101 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidStudy reveals that generative AI can improve brain power but only under some situationsA recent MIT study found that generative AI can actually boost brain power—but only if it’s used at the right stage. When people first wrote on their own and then revised with AI, they showed stronger brain activity and better recall. But starting with AI led to weaker engagement and memory. ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher said that it shows that generatve can be used in educatoin if thoughtfully designed and used at the right stages of the learning process
2025-08-2801 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidParents biggest issue for a child's first phone is not about the device but how the child will use it..Larry speaks with ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher who says that getting a child their first phone or tablet should be less about what device they get and more about the behaviors and structures around that device.
2025-08-2101 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidIt makes sense to limit what young kids can do with their devices.Larry Magid speaks with ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher about considerations for a child's first device. "They don't need all of the features at once right away. They don't need necessarily the ability to write e-mail, the ability to get on social media, the ability to watch YouTube, the ability to do research
2025-08-2101 min
Doing Tech RightGetting that First Device: Phones, Tablets, and TimingWe’re moving from the first season of our podcast, where we asked, “Are We Doing Tech Right?” to a new title: Doing Tech Right. This episode marks a fresh chapter, with a deeper focus on actionable advice and tips that make parenting and educating with technology easier.Navigating First Devices: Phones, Tablets, and TimingLarry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely, is joined by our education director, Kerry Gallagher. They dive into the big question: When is the right time to get your child their first device, and how can you help them stay safe w...
2025-08-1827 minThe ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidBetter sleepTeens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night but most aren't getting it. ConnectSafely's education director has suggestions
2025-07-1701 minThe 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 tests
2025-05-2901 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 phone
2025-04-2401 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 idea
2025-04-0301 minDoing Tech RightUnlocking 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 minDoing Tech RightSafety & 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 in
2024-10-3101 minDoing Tech RightRegenAI 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 cyberbullying
2024-05-1700 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 problem
2024-04-0901 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 kids
2024-02-2901 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 minDoing Tech RightTeaching, 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 AI
2023-11-0301 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 ConnectSafely
2023-09-2101 minDoing Tech RightInternet 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 off
2023-08-2401 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 AI
2023-03-2301 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 phone
2022-09-1501 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 cyberbullying
2021-09-1601 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 recommendations
2021-01-2101 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 it
2020-12-3101 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 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-19
2020-04-2338 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 children
2019-11-0913 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 ways
2019-11-0810 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 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 min