The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
Episodes
Facebook accused of allowing spread of fake vaccine information
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Newsguard, which checks the accuracy of news sites is accusing Facebook of not blocking false information about COVID-19 vaccines.
Russia & Iran voter interference
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI is accusing both Russia and Iran with meddling in U..S. elections
Cyberbulling and Bullying Explained
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We explain the difference between bullying and cyberbullying and why it matters.
Self-generated child sexual abuse images
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Child sex abuse images (Americans call it "child porn," can be incredibly harmful and sometimes children are groomed to create their own images and vi...
Effective use of parental controls
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of tools to allow parents to filter or monitor their children's online activity but how you use them and how you explain them to your c...
A tech industry consortium wants to abolish passwords but there are steps you can take right now.
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
FIDO Alliane, a tech industry consortium, wants to abolish passwords but there are steps you can take right now.,
The FBI director has warned that Russia will attempt to influence American voters via social media but there are things you can do to make s
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI director has warned that Russia will attempt to influence American voters via social media but there are things you can do to make sure you're...
Trump's Effort to Repeal Section 230 Won't Protect Free Speech
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump and his allies want to take away legal protection from social media companies from Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act becau...
Empathy is Declining -- What Parents Can Do
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Magid speaks with parenting expert and author Michelle Borba on how empathy is moving in the wrong direction and what parents can do to model it...
Microsoft's new Digital Civility research
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft is out with a new digital civility report from 32 countries. We talk with their Global Digital Safety Advocate Jacqueline Beauchere
Be Aware of What's in the Background During Video Calls
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Be aware of who and what can be seen or heard in the background when making video calls. And students should speak with their teachers about when it's...
Create a Space for Student's Remote Learning
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not every family has a spare room for student remote learners but a veteran educator offers tricks to create virtual space.
Remote Learning Financial Help for Families
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many students are going back to school remotely but not all families can afford internet access and equipment. But internet service providers and loca...