Internet Safety Guide for Kids
As a resource, the internet is a wonderful place for children to learn, explore ideas, and express themselves creatively. The…
Digital Citizen
A digital citizen refers to a person utilizing Information Technology (IT) in order to engage in society, politics, and government. People characterizing themselves as digital citizens often use IT extensively, creating blogs, using social networks, and participating in online journalism. Although digital citizenship potentially begins when any child, teen, and/or adult signs up for an email address, posts pictures online, uses e-commerce to buy merchandise online, and/or participates in any electronic function that is B2C or B2B, the process of becoming a digital citizen goes beyond simple Internet activity.
What came out of Reimagine Open?
Last year, the many concerning headlines about the state of the internet prompted us into action. “It seems like we’re…
How to Make Sure the Tech You Use and Build Reflects Your Values
Technology should empower you. It should put you in control. You should not feel used by the company that provides…
Top 10 Podcast Episodes about Online Privacy
Over the past five seasons, the IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast has delved into what privacy violations are…
I’m ready for Amazon’s Prime Day — but not if it means sacrificing my privacy
For many, “online shopping” is interchangeable with “visiting Amazon.” The platform’s wide selection, deep discounts, and seemingly-telepathic recommendation engine are…
We asked, you answered: The future of the web should be private
What we learned and what’s next We asked for your thoughts about the future of the internet. You said it…
Web Accessibility: What a Playground Can Teach Us
In West Hartford, Connecticut, the Jonathan’s Dream playground is accessible for all families and children, those with and without disabilities…
More Privacy Means More Democracy
One year from now in the United States, the presidential primary elections will be underway. No matter your political lean,…
Did Cambridge Analytica Help to Create ‘Digital Wokeness’?
Kids born in 2019 will be the most tracked humans in history. It’s predicted that by the time they turn…
EU Parliament Elections: why it matters and what you can do to fight back against manipulation
A new EU mandate is upon us: the elections for a fresh cohort of MEPs (Members of European Parliament), who…