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Digital Citizenship

Empowering America's Rising Workforce--Latina Girls--in Computing and Innovation

Dr. Idit Harel Caperton | Posted 05.23.2013 | Impact
Dr. Idit Harel Caperton

It recently came to my attention, that throughout the nation, young men and women who are Latino are, unfortunately, caught on the wrong side of the digital divide.

Harvesting the Fruits of a Tech Revolution

Stephen Balkam | Posted 05.20.2012 | Technology
Stephen Balkam

We are only just beginning to understand the impact the Internet and communications technology is having on the Arab world.

Digital Citizenship for Today's Teens

Marsali Hancock | Posted 12.03.2011 | Home
Marsali Hancock

HuffPost High School and iKeepCurrent will explore digital citizenship: what it means to be an ethical, responsible and resilient digital citizen. Our partnership will provide a unique opportunity to include the youth voice often left silent in the online safety, security and ethics discussion.

UN Takes on Child Porn, Cybercrime and Other Global Issues

Larry Magid | Posted 11.27.2011 | Technology
Larry Magid

There is a role for greater international cooperation for the Inernet because -- unlike physical objects -- data can travel between countries in the blink of an eye and typically without detection.

Why Dr. King Would Have Championed Universal Broadband Adoption

David Honig | Posted 10.26.2011 | Technology
David Honig

As the nation prepares to dedicate Dr. Martin Luther King's National Memorial, let's give ourselves this thought experiment: "What would Dr. King be doing today if he were armed with the social media and telecommunications technology we take for granted?"

Digital Citizenship Includes Rights as Well as Responsibilities

Larry Magid | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Larry Magid

I agree that being a good digital citizen includes respecting others and oneself and avoiding plagiarism. But missing in the discussion about digital citizenship is the fact that a citizen is a free person with rights.

In Loco Parentis

Miguel Guhlin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Miguel Guhlin

While some would argue that cyberbullying happens as a result of an increasingly connected world, another argument presents itself: incidences are increasing because, as parents and educators, we have blinded ourselves.

Waiting for Cupid (not Superman)

Dr. Idit Harel Caperton | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Dr. Idit Harel Caperton

The real Superman is inside kids; it's their own inherent love of learning that must be cultivated and empowered through engagement.

Experts Urge Schools To Teach Digital Citizenship

Posted 05.25.2011 | Home

Following of a rash of teen deaths related to cyberbullying, experts on youth and the Internet say that schools aren't doing enough to teach students ...

How to Talk to Your Daughter About Cyberbullying Now

Rachel Simmons | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Rachel Simmons

I want to share some of my advice to parents on how to talk with your child about cyberbullying and digital citizenship. If you haven't had this conversation, or one like it, do not pass go. The time is now.