Each hour children spend online increases their exposure to safety and privacy risks. Yet for most families, exhaustively monitoring their child’s internet activity several hours a day is an unattainable goal. What can parents and caregivers do to equip youth with the skills and protections needed to keep themselves safe online? What do adults and youth alike need to know about popular platforms and recent technological developments that affect child safety?
Children and Screens held the first #AskTheExperts webinar of the Fall 2024 season “Safe Zone: Children and Online Safety” on Wednesday, August 28 at 12pm ET. Internet safety experts and advocates shared insights on the vulnerabilities and risks children face online, as well as the essential tips and skills needed to safely navigate digital life today.
Speakers
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Marc Berkman, JD
CEO, Organization for Social Media SafetyModerator
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Sherri Hope Culver
Director, Center for Media and Information Literacy; Professor, Temple University
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Sonia Livingstone, OBE, FBA
Professor of Social Psychology, London School of Economics and Political Science; Director, Digital Futures for Children Centre
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Fareedah Shaheed
Internet Safety Expert, Sekuva
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Titania Jordan
Chief Parent Officer, Bark Technologies
