The Smart Social Team teaches parents, educators, and students how to stay safe on social media so they can Shine Online. We show you how to audit your Google results and use your social media accounts as a portfolio of positive accomplishments. We keep it tactical and practical with tips you can use to better understand how to navigate the digital world as a parent, student, and educator. Learn more at SmartSocial.com more

What does life as an older adult look like in today's digital age? What might it look like in the future? Dive into Aging Rewired, where we explore the intersections of technology and aging. Join us for insightful conversations where we will learn from experts and hear stories from older adults from all walks of life. At Senior Planet from AARP, we believe in Aging with Attitude™ and we're on a mission to help older adults harness the power of technology to thrive in the digital world. We're flipping the script on aging, celebrating inspiring older adults, and closing the digital divide. Get ready to see aging in a whole new light! Senior Planet from AARP a community of older adults who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit https://www.seniorplanet.org/ or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media. more

If you find yourself avoiding the news, you're not alone. But what's turning you off is likely not the news itself—it's the noise surrounding it. News Over Noise explores the challenge of separating spin and click-bait from good journalism and why it matters. This podcast empowers our citizenry by giving listeners the tools they need to balance staying informed while protecting their well-being and the public good. more

'Is that a fact?' is produced by the non-partisan national education non-profit the News Literacy Project. It seeks to inform listeners about news literacy issues that affect their lives through informative conversations with experts working to combat misinformation. more

Exercise your ears and sharpen your brain with The Mind Online, hosted by Learning for Justice Senior Editor Monita Bell. Through conversations with teachers, librarians, scholars and reporters, Monita explores the critical aspects of digital literacy that shape how we create and consume content online. Discover what educators and students alike need to know—and how we can all become safer, better informed digital citizens. more

Tech Shock: everything you ever wanted to know about tech and family life. Podcasting from Parent Zone, the media literacy experts, host Vicki Shotbolt explores the upsides and downsides of family life in the digital age. With a range of expert guests, she looks at online harms to children, from pornography to gambling, and at what should be done about them. Incurably optimistic, Vicki also celebrates the many benefits of tech for children and young people, as she considers how best to live in a world in which family life is now inescapably digital. Listen every Monday, subscribe, and please give us a five star review. more

Parenting doesn't have to feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to screens. Screen Less Play More is the podcast that helps modern parents raise healthy, balanced, and confident kids in a world dominated by technology.Hosted by Cynthia Dvorak, each episode blends practical strategies, expert interviews, and the latest child-development research on screen time, play, mental health, digital habits, and healthy tech boundaries. You'll learn how to reduce screen use without power struggles, encourage independent and imaginative play, and support your child's development from the baby years through the teen years. We will give you screen free activities to try, as well as book recommendations on the best parenting books about screen time. If you've ever wondered how to manage phones, gaming, social media, or kids' tech requests — or how to bring back more free play, outdoor time, creativity, and childhood joy — this show gives you clear, realistic answers. Discover why unstructured play and risky play boosts emotional resilience, how nature supports healthy brain development, and what parents can do to prevent screen overuse, digital addiction, and burnout. This is the place for busy moms and dads to learn about digital health, healthy screen habits, and how to manage kids and technology. We give you ideas for screen-free activities, screen-free Sunday, and family dinner. We cover topics from friluftsliv outdoor lifestyle, to critical thinking for kids, to screen free entertainment. We also cover EdTech and it's influence on modern schools, why you might want to opt-out, and how to manage Chromebooks and laptops in the classroom. Ed Tech is not technology education, and we explain the difference to you and how kids can learn valuable media literacy. We also stress the importance of bell to bell cell phone bans in schools, as well as why more play and recess can be the solution to slumping test scores. Cynthia uses her experience as a mom of two neurodivergent boys to help you manage screen time in regards to ADHD, autism, Asperger syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences. She knows what works for her family, and will help yours too!You'll hear episodes on:Age-appropriate screen time guidelinesThe negative effects of too much screen time. Helping kids who are struggling with gaming or social media, including addiction.Building healthier tech habits as a family.What are the recommended screen time limits for children by age?Play-based learning, Montessori/Waldorf/Reggio Emilia and homeschool approaches.Encouraging outdoor play in all weather.Is social media safe? Can I make social media safe? What are the best parental controls for smartphones?How to make room for boredom, creativity, and independenceHow to reduce screen time without fights. Raising resilient, curious, emotionally healthy kids.Simple, screen-free activities toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids love, plus the screen-free toys you can use to get some rest as a parent. Whether you're parenting babies, toddlers, elementary kids, tweens, or teens, Screen Less Play More gives you inspiring ideas and relatable conversations to help your family thrive. If you're a busy parent wanting more connection, more play, and fewer tech battles — you're in the right place.Take a listen, screen a little less, and play a little more — your kids' childhood depends on it.Website: screenlessplaymore.comInstagram & Facebook: @screenlessplaymorescreenless playmoreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScreenLessPlayMoreSubstack: https://screenlessplaymorepodcast.substack.com/ more

Truth, Trust and Democracy is a new podcast series that examines polarization in politics and the media, the spread of misinformation and disinformation via social media and the impact of generative AI in elections. It also examines the role of the media and the importance of digital literacy and civics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

When it comes to raising a safe, confident and independent digital citizens, conversations are crucial!Throughout the Cyber Safety Project DigiKnow Series, co-founders, educators, best friends and all-round legends, Sam and Trent, facilitate open, honest and real conversations about staying secure, safe and well online. Tune in on the drive to school, sports training, dance rehearsal, coding club or music lessons, let's get the whole family talking. more

'Parenting In An Online World Podcast' presented by The White Hatter, and hosted by Darren Laur, a multi-award-winning social media safety and digital literacy advocate. We strive to provide parents, caregivers, educators, and law enforcement with a more holistic approach to online safety in an enlightening and not frightening way, based on facts and not fear. We will provide listeners with real-world examples, experiences, and evidence-based research that will help to keep our kids safer when they are navigating today's online world. more

The podcast about curious kids and their digital world.https://kidstalkmedia.net/

A podcast exploring how educators and educational institutions are embracing the opportunities of today's technology-saturated landscapes and preparing students for complex, interconnected digital futures. This podcast is a project of the Digital Gardener Initiative at Indiana University, a multi-campus, interdisciplinary endeavor to promote integrating digital literacy, digital creativity, and digital learning into the curriculum. It is geared toward higher education teachers, leaders, and researchers interested in digital ways of knowing, doing, and making in the classroom and beyond. more

Internet safety, security, and digital parenting tips. You'll learn about protecting kids online (cybersafety), and general digital security and privacy (for adults as well as kids). https://DefendingDigital.com more

Pixel Parenting is your monthly guide to raising tech-savvy, balanced kids. Hosted by Patricia Cangas Rumeu, a mum and a seasoned expert in digital literacy and educational technology, this podcast aims to empower parents to guide their kids' tech use confidently and thoughtfully. From screen time to educational apps, join us to explore tools and insights that help kids—and parents—build healthy digital habits. Listen to our trailer and subscribe to stay updated! more

What changes for us, as writers, as creators, as thinkers as humans when there are more AI bots in the world than people? Telling stories about our lives and the world around us is one of the most intimate and powerful practices that we, as humans, have. And even though artificial intelligence has existed in some form for decades, only with the emergence of chatbots has AI become a storytelling machine. So what does AI mean for human literacy? What changes when algorithmic intelligence tells stories about ourselves and our world? Should we let it? And really, who is telling the story and why? Join Dr. Jeremy Roschelle, the lead learning scientist at Digital Promise, and Betsy Corcoran, a journalist and founder of EdSurge, as they explore with writers, researchers, teachers and even policy makers the potential both positive and negative for AI, for literacy, and for us. Please join the conversation here on our LinkedIn page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

This podcast project aligns with Ohio Library Media Standards, AASL School Library Standards, Ohio's Learning Standards for Technology, and promotes Olentangy's Digital Citizenship Goals. It fosters authentic, ethical, and meaningful digital learning experiences for elementarystudents. more

Learn more about Laurence at www.laurencegill.comThis podcast is for leaders who are tired of being told AI will change everything but never being told exactly what to DO about it. Each week, we break down one aspect of AI literacy, from understanding what AI can and can't do, building governance frameworks that actually work or navigating the cybersecurity implications of letting AI into your organization. more

Tech moves fast. We decode the apps, trends, and digital chaos so parents don't feel left behind and students don't have to navigate it all alone. more

The Digital Kindness Podcast explores the intersection of technology, education, and parenting in a world that's always connected. Hosted by educator, author, and digital learning leader Andrew Marcinek, each episode dives into timely conversations about how we can foster healthier, more intentional relationships with technology—at school, at home, and within ourselves.Grounded in the themes of Andrew's book Teaching Digital Kindness, this podcast brings a reflective, conversational, and academic tone to current issues around screen time, social media, digital literacy, and mental well-being. Future episodes will feature educators, researchers, students, and parents who aren't simply banning screens—but building digital habits rooted in empathy, self-awareness, and open dialogue.Whether you're an instructional leader, classroom teacher, or caregiver, The Digital Kindness Podcast offers practical insights and reflective questions to help you reclaim your time, attention, and connection in today's digital age.Each episode ends with the central question:'What strategies do we use to step away from the digital world?' more

Dive into the complexities of raising tech-savvy kids with my upcoming podcast series! Join us as we explore the challenges parents face in the digital age and uncover strategies for navigating the ever-changing landscape of online safety, screen time management, and digital literacy. Hear from fellow parents as they share their experiences, concerns, and insights on raising children in today's digital jungle. Stay tuned for expert advice, real-life stories, and practical tips to help you guide your family through the digital wilderness. Don't miss out on essential conversations to empower your parenting journey in the digital era! #DigitalParenting #OnlineSafety #TechKids #DigitalJungle more

Tips for seniors (or anyone, really!) on how to better use technology such as smartphones and computers.

Digitally Speaking is the AI-generated podcast from NSDesign, diving into the ever-evolving world of digital skills, social media, and generative AI. Each episode features two virtual voices debating, exploring, and sometimes randomly wandering through the digital topics that matter. It's smart, conversational, and never quite the same twice. Perfect for curious minds who want insights, ideas, and a fresh way to keep up with the digital world. more

Schnelle Acevedo is the founder of Brooklyn Active Mama , one of NYC's leading family lifestyle blogs with over 100,000 monthly visitors. She spent the past 14 years creating digital marketing campaigns for Disney, Netflix, Amazon, and P&G—learning exactly how algorithms, psychology, and data manipulation work from the inside. Now, as a certified digital literacy educator teaching workshops across NYC schools and libraries, she's pulling back the curtain on the systems that content creators, marketers, and tech companies use to capture attention. Smart With Screens delivers insider knowledge about technology that schools aren't teaching. From understanding how Instagram's algorithm decides what goes viral to spotting sophisticated AI scams, from navigating phone bans to using AI ethically—this podcast gives parents, educators, teens, and content creators the real information they need to thrive in a digital world. Each episode breaks down complex tech topics into practical, actionable strategies. Whether you're a parent worried about screen time, a teacher addressing AI in the classroom, a content creator trying to beat the algorithm, or a teen trying to understand social media—you'll find honest, jargon-free education here. Topics include: social media algorithms, content creation strategies, deepfakes, online scams, AI ethics, digital wellbeing, neurodivergence and technology, phone policies, and authentic digital citizenship education. Hosted by a Brooklyn native, former PTA President, Girl Scout leader, and founder of BAM Digital Media LLC (certified MWBE). New episodes weekly. Schedule a virtual or in person workshop at bamdigitalmedia.info more

Carpool Conversations by Common Sense Media is a podcast series that invites adults and kids to have discussions about digital literacy and well-being. Using prompts like 'Never have I ever …' and 'Who's the most likely to …'Like a set of verbal games, these fun, easy activities encourage families (or classrooms!) to dive into topics that come straight from our Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum. https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-literacy more

A podcast about digital literacy, digital education and digital parenting

Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes is a podcast designed to educate, equip and empower parents, caregivers and educators with the knowledge and resources needed to protect children in the ever-evolving digital world. Each episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help you identify and prevent the many risks that kids face through the internet, social media and online gaming.Donna Rice Hughes has 30 years of leadership as a social entrepreneur, internationally known internet safety expert, author, speaker, media commentator and Emmy Award-winning producer. She is President and CEO of Enough Is Enough®, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that has led the fight to make the internet safer for children and families since 1994.Under Donna's leadership, EIE has led advocacy efforts to pass groundbreaking bi-partisan federal laws, developed the Internet Safety 101® Program and Emmy Winning PBS series, launched the national Safe WiFi℠ Campaign resulting in McDonalds and Starbucks filtering illegal content on their public WiFi, and led the Children's Internet Safety Presidential Pledge, Governor's Pledge and State Attorney General Pledge. Donna has been a featured expert in most major new outlets and has given over 4,000 interviews. She testified multiple times before Congress and served on the Commission on Child Online Protection (COPA). She served as executive producer of the Emmy-award winning Internet Safety 101® PBS TV series (2013), an Emmy nomination as the program's host, and received The Women in Technology Award for Social Impact, and The Professional Women in Advocacy Excellence in Advocacy Award for 'Veteran Practitioner'. more

MIL Knowledge Hub represents a proactive response to the urgent need for widespread media and information literacy (MIL) education in Ghana. This is particularly timely because of the current election year. Through informative discussions, insightful interviews, and engaging content, this podcast will empower citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to discern truth from falsehood in this present era of evolving mis/disinformation tactics, techniques, and procedures. more

Podcast for the Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills course at Adelphi University's Educational Technology program. more

Media and information literacy are like glasses to see facts and truth. This radio-based podcast series, centered on developing the concepts and competencies of Media and Information Literacy (MIL), to enrich our knowledge and understanding of how to critically search, read, analyze, and utilize information, media content, as well as digital technologies, enabling us to become active, media-literate citizens.  Here we can hear stories from all over the world and practical advice from media experts in a content-based learning to educate and raise awareness of media and information literacy and digital competencies.   This podcast series is an excerpt from UNESCO's massive open online course: 'Think Critically, Click Wisely: Media and Information Literacy in the Next Normal.' If the podcast has ignited your interest in getting more in-depth and comprehensive training on these competencies, check out our MOOC for a deeper dive into media information literacy. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. more

In this podcast series, we explore the impact that smartphones, social media, and various digital platforms have on both children and adults. We explore the motivations behind the new LBUSD phone policy, highlighting its significance for students' well-being, academic success, and the overall school environment. Additionally, we discuss how educators, parents, and students can collaborate to help students reclaim their focus and thrive in today's digital age. more

A podcast brought to you by the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. This podcast discusses topical issues concerned with children's healthy digital lives, digital literacy, and safe digital spaces. more