Statistics on kids’ use of online apps, services and screen time. What should parents and educators be concerned with?
The Algorithm
“I think the problem with being surrounded by algorithmic recommendations is that it prevents us from being challenged and surprised a lot of the time, like everything is molded to our preferences that we’ve already expressed. The Spotify recommendations follow all the bands and genres that they know you like, that you engage with.… Read the rest
Stay Safe Online This Summer
Minecraft marathons? Devouring Disney+? Some experts estimate children’s screen time rises by 6 hours per day during the holidays. National Online Safety’s #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to help your child steer clear of #OnlineSafety risks this summer Download https://bit.ly/44GZ9ti
IEEE Computer Society STC on Cybersecurity – Town Hall
[SLIDES HERE] John introduced the rebooted IEEE Computer Society Special Technical Community on Cybersecurity in a Town Hall on Nov 3, 2022. Please view the recording to see how this STC can bring together people from academia, researcher and industry to solve problems and better understand emerging technologies.… Read the rest
Docent Organizes 7th Annual CornCon Cybersecurity Conference & K12 STEM Festival – Sep 10-11, 2021
The 7th Annual CornCon Cybersecurity conference will be in person with a vendor expo, villages, activities and a Friday H.S. event as well as a Saturday K-12 Kids’ Hacker Camp. Learn more at https://corncon.net/.
#ShutdownSTEM June 10th
Scientists speak up about racism and #BLM. Make a change for the positive.
https://www.shutdownstem.com/