CYBERWISE CHATS
Here's a collection of our recent podcasts, webinars, and interviews on a variety of tech topics. Keep an eye on this space for new content!
Recently some prominent public figures have had their social media accounts revoked--on Twitter, Instagram, and more--for conduct that violates the sites' terms of use, and kids are watching! In this Cyberwise Chat, we discuss how to talk to kids about these events and how it influences their own social media behavior.
2020 is gone, but COVID is still here. That means many of us are still relying on tech--for learning, work, and socialization. Listen to this Cyberwise Chat to find out what tech tools your family can use to thrive in 2021.
Dr. Pamela Rutledge, Director of the Media Psychology Research Center, and Diana Graber, author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World," answer your questions about tech and human behavior. This week find out if your child is ready for the most popular holiday gift... the cellphone.
Here we answer your questions about how to use technology (and which tech to use) to stay connected with family and friends during our COVID-holidays. Be sure to download the show notes to get access to the resources discussed.
From the "Cereal Challenge" to the "Penny Challenge," the "Blackout Challenge" and more, viral challenges born and spread on the popular app, TikTok, range from silly to downright dangerous. In this Cyberwise Chat, Dr. Pamela Rutledge and Diana Graber talk to Parentology's Editor-in-Chief, Rick Andreoli about some of the most outrageous TikTok Challenges, and what parents should know about them.
Register for our next chat: "When 'Cancel Culture' Becomes Cyberbullying: What Parents Need to Know":
Joni Siani of No App for Life, Diana Graber of Cyberwise, and Jean Rogers of the Children's Screen Time Action Network discuss the very real issue of 'screen fatigue and offer actionable strategies and resources to deal with it.
“Criar humanos en un entorno digital.”
A chat with Josh Ochs of SmartSocial.com about "How to Raise Humans in a Digital World."
A chat with Marc Groman and David Reitman of "Their Own Devices" about "What our Kids Post Online Matters, Maybe Forever!"
A chat with Christian Coon of "Failing Boldly" about "How to Keep Your Teens Safe Online."
A chat with Caleb Farley of "Socially Smart" about "Raising Humans in a Digital World."
A chat with Sheana Ahlqvist of "Innovation For All" about "How To Teach Kids to Interact Online."
A chat with Sue and Steph of Your Teen Magazine on "Why We Need to Parent Like Dolphins."
"The Internet Ruined My Life"
After The Show FINALE:
"VIDEO VILLAIN"
with
Moderator Diana Graber of Cyberwise @dianagraber
Sue Scheff, Nationally Recognized Author, Parent and Family Internet Safety Advocate @suescheff
Ross Ellis, CEO, STOMPOutBullying.com @StompOutBullyng
Toni Birdsong, Family Safety Evangelist for Intel Security @ToniBirdsong
"The Internet Ruined My Life"
After The Show Chat
"Gleek Tragedy"
Thurs., 4/7, 12 Noon EST/9 AM PST
with
Moderator Diana Graber of Cyberwise @dianagraber
Sue Scheff, Nationally Recognized Author, Parent and Family Internet Safety Advocate @suescheff
Nicole Crowther, Featured on the Syfy Show on 4/7 and seen on Nightline @TheIRMLSyfy
Indiana University's Dr. Michelle Drouin
The Internet Ruined My Life
After The Show Chat
"Adults Only"
Thurs., 3/31, 12 Noon EST/9 AM PST
with
Moderator Diana Graber of Cyberwise @dianagraber
Sue Scheff, Nationally Recognized Author, Parent and Family Internet Safety Advocate @suescheff
Andrea Weckerle, Founder of Civil Nation @AWeckerle
Ashley VanPevenage, Reality Show Guest @TheIRMLSyfy
The Internet Ruined My Life
After The Show Chat
"Sexting Gone Wrong"
Thurs., 3/24
with
Moderator Diana Graber of Cyberwise @dianagraber
Sue Scheff, Nationally Recognized Author, Parent and Family Internet Safety Advocate @suescheff
Richard Guerry, Exec. Dir., The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication
Emily Lindin, Founder of the UnSlut Project and Director, Author of "The UnSlut Project"
The Internet Ruined My Life
After The Show
Thurs., 3/17, 12 Noon EST/9 AM PST
with
Moderator Diana Graber of Cyberwise @dianagraber
Sue Scheff, Nationally Recognized Author, Parent and Family Internet Safety Advocate @suescheff
Dr. Pamela Rutledge, MBA, Director, Media Psychology Research Center, Consultant, Speaker, Writer @pamelarutledge
Bradley Shear, Internationally Recognized Attorney, Consultant, Speaker, and Author @bradleyshear
After Show: The Internet Ruined My Life
"Adults Only"
Thurs., 3/31, 12 Noon EST/9 AM PST
with
Moderator Diana Graber of Cyberwise @dianagraber
Sue Scheff, Nationally Recognized Author, Parent and Family Internet Safety Advocate @suescheff
Andrea Weckerle, Founder of Civil Nation @AWeckerle
Ashley VanPevenage, Reality Show Guest @TheIRMLSyfy
A Cyberwise Chat: Dating, Sexting, Bullying on Social Media
Tue., 2/9, 11:30 PST/2:30 EST
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Moderator David Ryan Polgar is the Digital Family Expert for ASKfm and co-founder of the Digital Citizenship Summit.
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Officer Mike Bires of Law.Enforcement.Social has served the people of the State of California as a police officer for over 23 years.
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Heather Ryan, of Safe in the City, was a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS...yes, like the TV show) for 14 years.
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James Ryan is a co-founder of PocketGuardian, the 1st digital monitoring tool that keeps parents actively aware of their child's digital footprint without invading their privacy.
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