Welcome to the new ConnectSafely.org

Welcome to the new ConnectSafely.org

Hi, and welcome to our updated site. It has received a much-needed facelift, and is now home to the ConnectSafely Blogger Network, a growing network of experts in the fields of safety, security, privacy, digital literacy, bullying and other topics you care about....
Internet of Things taking off amidst privacy concerns

Internet of Things taking off amidst privacy concerns

by Larry Magid Apple Watch is one of the newer IoT products[/caption] From a product standpoint, the so-called Internet of Things or IoT is in its infancy but, if some prognosticators are correct, it’s poised for enormous growth over the next couple of decades....
Online harassment less likely & less distressing than in-person

Online harassment less likely & less distressing than in-person

by Larry Magid An important study conducted by a group of elite researchers in the field of youth victimization leads me to conclude that the role of technology in youth harassment has been greatly exaggerated. The research, conducted by Kimberly J. Mitchell, Lisa M....
Google gets kid & family friendly with updates

Google gets kid & family friendly with updates

by Larry Magid: Google kicked off its annual I/O developers conference in San Francisco on Thursday with a long list of announcements, and two are aimed at making the company’s products more friendly for kids, parents and classrooms. The search giant is updating...