❄️‘Tis the Season for Scammers to Focus Less on Giving and More on Stealing ❄️

As the holiday season quickly approaches, the global pandemic has already changed our traditional shopping habits. With an increase in spending activity, digital shoppers who are looking for nice deals this time of year should be wary of the rise in naughty scams who are looking to take advantage of jolly customers.   As we eagerly […]

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The 4C’s of Online Safety Part 1: Protecting Students from Harmful Content Online

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, so while the internet provides students with wonderful opportunities to learn and grow, it can also expose them to new dangers that we may not be fully aware of. It’s become more important than ever to become familiar and reevaluate the tools we have to protect students from harm on the internet, such as the 4C’s of online safety.  This is the first

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Fraud and Scams in Asia

Scams are perpetrated globally and target people of all ages. From identity theft to phishing attempts, fraudsters have exploited Asia’s fears during the pandemic, resulting in high volumes of fraud losses.   A combination of factors is driving the high cost of fraud, including increased online activity. Investment scams, pandemic scams, impersonations, demands of contactless payments,

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The Rise of Scams in the UK

The prevalence of online fraud in the UK has spiked during recent years as people have relied more on online shopping and digital banking, resulting in a 6.5% growth in the number of scams reported and a 16.7% increase in money lost from July 2019 to June 2020.   Cybercriminals have taken advantage of our changing habits, putting at risk those most vulnerable to falling

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How Social Media is Compromising Our Youth Today: The Fall of Facebook

It’s no secret that teens love their social media. Whether it’s posting pictures on Instagram or performing trending Tik Tok dances, social media gives youth a sense of identity and a way of staying socially connected.    According to a study conducted by Pew Research, 63% of teens say they use social media every day and 45%

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Screen Time and Mental Health: The Connection Between Social Media Use and Depression📱💻

Many of us who think back to our childhood have fond memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons, jumping through a sprinkler and using the landline to talk to friends. Fast forward to the early 2000s and notice how much technology has evolved, changing the way kids do things now versus then.   In this digital era,

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Maintaining Communication Practices with Parents While Students are Back at School 🗣

From printed school flyers to e-newsletters, methods of communication in the midst of a global pandemic has forever changed the way students, parents and educators interact with each other.    If there is one good thing that has come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that parents have been heavily involved in their children’s day-to-day learning. According to a recent survey done

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The Positive and Negative Impact of Social Media on Students

Students are more connected than ever before through social media, especially during these difficult times, when they are physically distanced from their family, friends, and peers. While social media provides many benefits, such as giving students the chance to express themselves creatively, learning opportunities, and the chance to connect with others, social media can also have a negative impact on students, both physically

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In Loco Parentis: What Schools Need to Consider Regarding Mental Health

When students need support from their teachers, it isn’t always obvious, especially when it happens over the internet. This presents a problem for teachers, because they are expected to look after the injuries, both physical and mental, of the students in their care, under the in loco parentis law.   What is in loco parentis?  According to LawNow, loco parentis is a Latin legal term that translates

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Bouncing Back: How the Education System can Help Students Suffering from Mental Health

It’s no surprise that mental health challenges can often impact children’s developmental outcomes. It’s detrimental not only to their mental wellbeing, but physical health, social relationships, and academic performances. According to Children First Canada, hospitals have reported a 100 per cent increase in admissions for mental health problems and 70 per cent of children indicate the pandemic has affected their mental

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