As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more mainstream and people become more aware of the impact it has on our lives, we will see rippling impacts on every area of our digital lives. This includes impacting your digital footprint– the trail of data and information that you leave on the internet– in both positive and negative … Read more
What we post now may prevent us from achieving our dreams in the future. A digital footprint or a digital breadcrumb is a piece of information about us that’s left online even after we’ve deleted it. In this activity, students will brainstorm their dream job and pick out social media posts that they think may … Read more
When we are constantly online, we may get wrapped up in the moment and not realize that we’re sharing way too much of our personal information. This can negatively impact our privacy and security. In this activity, students will review what is okay to post and what is not. Click on this video to watch … Read more
Cyberbullying and digital drama are often present on social media sites. In this activity, students will brainstorm how they can avoid digital drama and cyberbullying and create a list that they can share with friends and family. Click on this video to watch Youth Speak Out facilitator William Desravines Jr. talk about the activity. You … Read more
Many educators in today’s classrooms recognize the importance of creative learning. Whether it’s bringing the arts into academics or encouraging project-based learning, educators recognize that students need to develop a creative mindset in order to meet future challenges. Technology and the digital world can be a great catalyst for creativity. While there is certainly a … Read more
It is always a good time to celebrate diversity. On Monday, many in the United States celebrated Indigenous People’s Day, and this weekend will mark the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the diverse people who make up our communities, it is important to consider the role that the digital world plays … Read more
When it comes to the digital world and children, teachers, parents, and governments are often focused on the negatives. The potential of the digital world is intimidating to many, and the desire to protect our children can cause a knee-jerk reaction to keep them away. But researchers at the London School of Economics and Political … Read more
A new report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) sheds light on the serious consequences of cyberbullying. According to the new study, 9% of young adolescents (average age: 12) reported being a target of cyberbullying. Female and Black participants were more likely to be bullied. According to the research, young people who experienced cyberbullying … Read more
When you think of how today’s young people interact with the digital world, it’s easy to imagine a child clutching their device, their eyes glazed over as they fail to process the video or images that come across their screens. We think of hours wasted in front of a device, when that child could have … Read more
Have you ever tried Googling yourself and seeing what comes up? The results might surprise you. When we navigate the digital world, we leave behind a trail of “breadcrumbs” that can reveal a lot about us. This information can be used for everything from targeted advertising to identity theft. It’s impossible to completely erase your … Read more