Ep. 25 – All You Need to Know About Kids and Social Media in 15 Minutes

Understanding how social media platforms are used by your children can help you make informed decisions about how to protect them when they are online. 

Dr. Wendy Oliver provides an overview of popular social media apps and their uses including Discord, Instagram, TikTok and Messenger Kids. This informative podcast provides key information about social media privacy policies, their safety settings, and parental controls. It also delivers insight into the minds of teens and how social media can be used to manipulate devices for unrestricted screen time.

About the host:

Dr. Wendy Oliver is a highly qualified Tennessee teacher and administrator who has pioneered digital learning across multiple states and school districts. She has authored digital teaching standards and developed software that allows teachers to self-assess their knowledge of digital instruction. No matter which hat she’s wearing, her goal is simple — to empower learners. Dr. Oliver is currently the Chief Learning Officer for EdisonLearning. Follow Dr. Oliver on Twitter @oliver_dr and learn more about EdisonLearning by visiting https://edisonlearning.com/

Subscribe to Building the Bridge on Apple, Spotify or Google, or visit the show page on Anchor to find more platforms: https://anchor.fm/buildingthebridgeedu. Learn more about working with EdisonLearning at https://www.edisonlearning.com.

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