What are Snapchat’s Spectacles? “Spectacles are sunglasses that capture your world, the way you see it. Just press, then play.” www.spectacles.com This is the homepage description of Snapchat’s SPECTACLES, which are sunglasses that link to your Snapchat account to direct upload the moments you record while […]
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**UPDATE: We have exciting news! Cosmo has told us they are discontinuing After Dark! Read the full story here. [Warning – this blog post is R-rated but it’s necessary. The Discover section of Snapchat is easily accessible by kids with a new channel: Cosmo After Dark.
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Chromebook Guidelines Example Do students in your 1-to-1 Chromebook program have a clear understanding of expectations? What are their responsibilities versus yours? This policy can help answer these questions. Chromebook Parent FAQ Example Do you have a 1-to-1 Chromebook policy at your school? If so, have
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What is the Yubo App? Description: Yubo (formerly Yellow – corporate website: www.yubo.live) is designed to do one thing – allow teens to connect and flirt with each other in a “Tinder” atmosphere (swipe right or left). Think of it as Snapchat and Tinder rolled into one,
My Child is Caught up in Pornography – Help! If your child is caught up in viewing online pornography, we’ve found these steps to be helpful. We’ve tried to place them in some semblance of a sequence, but we also realize that in these situations, it’s
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“How A Handful of Tech Companies Control Billions of Minds Every Day” This is the haunting title of a July 2017 Ted Talk given by former Google insider Tristan Harris, the founder of the Center for Humane Technology. In this talk, Mr. Harris shows how Tech
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Is violence in video games to blame? On March 8, 2018, President Trump hosted a gathering to discuss the role of violence in video games on the behaviors of young people. Those in attendance included: Entertainment Software Association CEO Mike Gallagher Patricia Vance, president of
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What is Google Arts & Culture? Description: Google Arts & Culture is about exploring various cultures, people, and places influential in shaping the world we know today. Though the app has been around since 2016, it gained popularity, most recently, due to an update that
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What is Telegram? Description: Telegram Messenger is a cloud-based communication app usable across all devices; it allows users to send pics, videos, stickers, texts, and other files completely free. Your phone number is required for setup (similar to WhatsApp) but there is also the option of creating
What is the FriendO app? Description: FriendO is another “quiz app” and feels similar to TBH (to be honest), Sarahah and Polly but, unlike these apps, it’s not anonymous. It lets users discover who their “true friends” really are (whether they are friends in real