by Larry J Magid | Feb 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
On February 11th, ConnectSafely will hold a half-day event: “Safer Internet Day 2014: Teens and Tech Leaders on Building a Better Internet,” with featured speaker Sen. Charles Schumer. There will be two panel discussions featuring youth leaders from five states and a...
by Larry J Magid | Feb 10, 2013 | Featured Articles, One Good Thing
by Larry Magid This column first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News For the past 11 years, the European Commission and InSafe, a Brussels-based nonprofit, have been coordinating Safer Internet Day celebrations across Europe and other parts of the world. It will be...
by Larry J Magid | Feb 3, 2013 | Featured Articles, Recent Posts, Uncategorized
ConnectSafely Although still not widely recognized in the US, Safer Internet Day is nevertheless “official” now, with participation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Education (DOE). Though marked by Net users in schools, nonprofit...
by Larry J Magid | Feb 1, 2013 | Featured Articles, Recent Posts, Uncategorized
By Anne Collier Now here’s an interesting question, one that young digital media users don’t hear a lot: “What does the good side of the Internet look like?” They’re invited to submit a creative answer to that question in video format, either as individuals (aged 13+)...