How much time do you spend each day doing something that will make you like yourself less? It’s sort of a ridiculous question, but it’s worth asking. Another way to phrase it is, how much time do you spend each day on social media? A recent psychology study at the University of South Wales found […]
Read MoreOnline harassment is a significant problem. The Pew Research Center’s Online Harassment 2017 report revealed that 41% of Americans have experienced online harassment and two-thirds (66%) have witnessed online harassment (which the poll defined as a spectrum of behaviors ranging from less severe—offensive name calling, purposeful embarrassment—to more severe behaviors such as physical threats, sustained […]
Read MoreReading is one of the best things you can do for yourself for a seemingly endless number of reasons. Reading makes your more knowledgeable, open-minded & creative . It expands your vocabulary, increases concentration, and protects your memory . It’s been shown to reduce stress and even to help us live longer . “This all sounds fantastic,” […]
Read MoreWhat’s the value of volunteering to a community? Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is that volunteering spreads goodwill amongst people. Time is a precious resource we cannot replace, and donating it towards a worthy cause is a noble display of charity. Or, perhaps you thought about how volunteering helps people develop professional […]
Read MoreDo you manage an online group? If you’re a group administrator, the privacy and security of your group is a priority for you. Whether your organization’s members are exchanging information on upcoming events, trying to keep in touch, or using your group for sensitive data, there’s likely some information or member profiles that you’d like […]
Read MoreThere’s no question that adults use social platforms differently from younger users. Their motivations for using the platforms may be similar, but their methods of use are quite distinctive. While most kids under the age of eighteen haven’t even made a Facebook account, that’s the most-used network for most adults. Many high schoolers endlessly send […]
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