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Tanya writes regularly on tech ethics, digital wellbeing, digital detox, Big Tech, screen-life balance, cybersafety, AI, persuasive tech, the attention economy and other topical issues related to the digital world.
Why is Facebook offering to pay people to log off during the US Elections?
Facebook has had a major and well-documented impact on politics globally. So, why are they asking users to log off for this US election?
What to tell children about data privacy as they go back to school
As schools reopen, a perennial concern is around children’s understanding of data and privacy. Here are some suggestions on how to discuss it.
Screen time tips before the big return to school
Prepare children and young people now for the return to school with these screen time tips for building healthy screen habits.
The Trouble with TikTok: internet safety spotlight
Harmless-looking video sharing app TikTok boomed in popularity in lockdown. But beneath a benign surface are real security and internet safety concerns.
Screen time this summer: curation before clocks
Managing screen time for kids calls for a range of parental tools. One of those tools is curation — research on what you want your kids to be doing online.
The other pandemic: cybercrime
We’re spending more time online and so are cybercriminals, with scams from Twittergeddon to Zoom bombs. Here’s how to stay safe.
Digital wellbeing: limiting screens after lockdown
We’ve all been guilty of sometimes excessive tech use during lockdown. As lockdown lifts, here are some ways to limit screens and improve digital wellbeing.
Online classrooms – helping or harming children’s learning?
Schools have now moved their teaching entirely online during the global pandemic. How will online classrooms help or harm children’s learning?
2019 Internet Trends Report Reveals Our Concerns About Digital Overload
Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report for 2019 paints a picture of users struggling with digital overload and trying to cut down on personal smartphone use.