In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia speaks with Heidi Saas, a privacy and technology lawyer, about the crucial need for protecting children's digital privacy within school environments. They explore why Heidi's turned her focus to becoming an advocate for data privacy in Edtech, discuss the hidden intricacies of Edtech tools, and highlight the importance of the involvement and education of both parents and kids to bring about positive change. The conversation underscores the challenges posed by unregulated data collection in schools, the lack of transparency from tech companies, and potential legal avenues for safeguarding children’s data. They also emphasize the collective efforts needed from parents, schools, and regulators to bring about positive change.

00:00 Introduction to the Edtech Privacy Parents Series

00:34 Meet Heidi Saas: Privacy Advocate and Parent

01:24 The Privacy Concerns in EdTech

02:10 The Hidden Data Flows and Opt-Out Struggles

04:22 Legal Loopholes and Data Monetization

05:26 The Fight for Transparency and Accountability

06:52 Collaborative Efforts for Change

11:35 Engaging Schools and Parents

17:50 Empowering the Next Generation

21:03 Conclusion and Call to Action

We can also recommend these articles that explain the issue of content and data sharing.

• Aimed at teens: What You Should Know About School Technology and Data Sharing - Data Girl and Friends
• Aimed at parents: Tech at School: Protecting Your Child's Privacy - ANGELINE CORVAGLIA

Info on how to request information from schools

• USA: What is a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and how do you make one https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html

In addition, we also recommend these resources:

• Me2B Alliance Product Testing Report on School Mobile Apps Student Data Sharing Behavior: https://internetsafetylabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/school-apps-data-sharing-behavior-spotlight-report-final.pdf
• Edtech Law Center's resources on issues with edtech: https://edtech.law/issues-with-edtech/

In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia, known as Data Girl, explores the reasons behind the difficulty in stopping once you start consuming online media such as videos or games. She is joined by a special guest, Digital Defender Stella, an elementary school student, who shares her experiences and challenges with online media consumption. The episode delves into the psychological and design aspects that make online media so addictive and offers practical tips for children and parents on how to manage and mitigate these effects. Techniques like breathing exercises, running, and engaging in offline activities are discussed as methods to cope with the emotional impact of stopping media consumption. The conversation emphasizes the importance of helping young people understand why they get 'stuck' online and encourages proactive strategies for balance.

00:00 Welcome to Digital Dominoes

00:28 Introducing Digital Defender Stella

00:49 Understanding the Struggle to Stop Watching

02:24 The Impact of Continuous Watching

03:33 Why Videos and Games Keep Us Hooked

09:12 Strategies to Break Free from Screen Time

12:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Special thanks to

Digital Defender Stella's parents for letting her participate in this episode and for proactively helping her learn about these very important topics!

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to raise awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/ 

List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Educational workbook, "Why can't I put my phone down?" https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/put-down-my-phone/1

Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/ 

In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia talks with Daniel Knight, an Australian parent living in Spain, about becoming a privacy champion for his children in a tech-integrated school environment. Daniel shares his journey from discovering the potential harms of unregulated tech use in schools to challenging the school's policies and advocating for better data protection under GDPR. They discuss the broader implications of tech companies' involvement in education, the importance of parental awareness, and actionable steps for parents to safeguard their children's digital privacy. The episode underscores the critical need for transparent and informed discussions about technology's role in children's education.

00:00 Introduction to Privacy Concerns in Schools

00:33 Daniel Knight's Story: The Aha Moment

02:08 Nightmares and YouTube: The Initial Concerns

03:22 School's Response and Legal Confusion

04:58 Tech Companies in Schools: A Global Issue

08:01 Parental Support and Data Privacy

09:13 The GDPR and Data Protection Challenges

10:30 The Battle Against Tech in Schools

19:37 Positive Changes and Final Thoughts

23:11 Encouragement and Call to Action

We can also recommend these articles that explain the issue of content and data sharing.

• Aimed at teens: What You Should Know About School Technology and Data Sharing - Data Girl and Friends
• Aimed at parents: Tech at School: Protecting Your Child's Privacy - ANGELINE CORVAGLIA

In addition, we also recommend these resources:

• Me2B Alliance Product Testing Report on School Mobile Apps Student Data Sharing Behavior: https://internetsafetylabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/school-apps-data-sharing-behavior-spotlight-report-final.pdf
• Edtech Law Center's resources on issues with edtech: https://edtech.law/issues-with-edtech/

In this episode, host Angeline Corvaglia explores the concept of parasocial AI with Sonia Tiwari, an AI consultant and parasocial learning researcher. They delve into the emotional bonds people form with AI characters and chatbots, discussing the origins and implications of these one-sided relationships. The conversation covers how AI chatbots can be designed to appeal to users, the potential mental health risks, and the need for responsible usage of AI, especially among children and teenagers. They emphasize joint media engagement and the importance of caregiver and educator awareness to mitigate risks.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:03 Understanding Parasocial Relationships

03:40 Parasocial Interactions and AI

07:50 Designing AI Characters

13:06 Ethical Concerns and Safeguards

15:36 Practical Advice for Parents and Educators

20:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Special thanks to

Sonia Tiwari for taking time to be a part of this episode!

Follow Sonia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniastic/

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Educational workbook, "What is AI?" What is AI - 1
• Educational workbook, "Algorithm Insights Adventure" https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/algorithm-insights-adventure/1
• Educational video, "What does AI understand?" https://vimeo.com/916925937

Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/ 

This episode of Digital Dominoes is part of a special series that highlights parents who have become privacy champions for when their kids use technology at school. We're starting the series by talking to Jesper Graugaard, who has advocated for children's digital privacy rights in Denmark since 2019. Jesper, a parent, started the Danish Chromebook case to combat invasive data collection in schools after discovering that a YouTube account had been set up for his son without his consent. He shares the beginning of his journey toward advocating for privacy, beginning with discovering inadequate privacy measures for his son at school. The conversation highlights the lack of awareness and regulation regarding children's digital data in educational environments and emphasizes the importance of protecting children's digital identities. Jesper is working to inspire other parents to advocate for their children's privacy rights in the digital age.

00:00 Introduction to Digital Privacy Concerns

00:33 Jesper's Fight for Privacy

01:06 The Incident that Sparked Action

04:01 Challenges and Realizations

08:09 The Bigger Picture of Data Collection

14:11 Global Cases and Concerns

16:48 Conclusion and Call to Action

For more info on these topics, check out these articles that explain the issue of content and data sharing.

• Aimed at teens: What You Should Know About School Technology and Data Sharing - Data Girl and Friends
• Aimed at parents: Tech at School: Protecting Your Child's Privacy - ANGELINE CORVAGLIA

 For a more extended version of Jesper's battle, we recommend this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LxHZHmBmFc

In addition, we also recommend these resources:

• Me2B Alliance Product Testing Report on School Mobile Apps Student Data Sharing Behavior: https://internetsafetylabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/school-apps-data-sharing-behavior-spotlight-report-final.pdf
• Edtech law center's resources on issues with edtech: https://edtech.law/issues-with-edtech/

In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia interviews Sahaj Vaidya, an AI policy expert at SuperAlign. They explore how traditional cultural expectations influence the way children present themselves online, with a focus on the unique pressures faced by Indian adolescents. Sahaj discusses the balance between maintaining family values and embracing digital transformation, the impact of this duality on mental health, and the efforts by NGOs and schools to impart digital literacy. The episode looks at the generational gap in digital adoption, the influence of Western-trained AI models, and the importance of creating culturally tailored AI solutions. The conversation concludes with strategies for encouraging healthy social media habits and the potential role of social media in promoting diversity and authentic self-expression.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:02 Cultural Perspectives on Digital Personas

03:00 Generational Differences in Digital Adaptation

04:30 Impact of Social Media on Adolescents

06:47 Efforts to Improve Digital Literacy

13:55 Challenges and Solutions for Families

17:53 Conclusion and Farewell 

Special thanks to

Sahaj Vaidja for taking time to be a part of this episode!

Follow Sahaj on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahaj-vaidya-80624b129/

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Article about protecting your authentic self when online: How to Balance Your Online Persona and Authenticity - Data Girl and Friends
• Educational workbook to do with your digital native, "Authenticity and Your Online Self" Authenticity and Your Online Self - 1
• Educational about safe usage of social media https://vimeo.com/916722746

Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/ 

Empowering Digital Safety in Kenya: An Interview with Evelyn Kasina

In this episode, host Angeline Corvaglia sits down with Evelyn Kasina, founder and CEO of Eveminet Communication Solutions Ltd., to discuss digital learning and online safety for children in Kenya. They explore how Eveminet empowers young people and the broader community to be responsible digital citizens. They address challenges such as outdated legislation, the evolving nature of technology, and the importance of integrating cultural values. Evelyn shares insights into effective strategies for digital parenting, balancing screen time, and fostering an environment of mutual respect between parents and children. The conversation also touches on the unique Kenyan perspective and the significance of preserving local cultures in a globalized digital world.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:20 Eveminet's Mission and Approach

02:12 Challenges in Online Safety

03:02 Government and Legislation

04:21 Parental Involvement and Challenges

06:58 Training and Empowering Parents

14:28 Balancing Global Technology and Local Culture

18:42 Enhancing Children's Digital Well-being

21:32 Conclusion

Special thanks to

Evelyn Kasina and Eveminet Communications Solutions organization for taking the time to be a part of this episode!

Follow Evelyn on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynkasinanzambu/ and find out more at: https://eveminet.co.ke/

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Article for parents about feeling confident helping digital natives learn about AI: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/ai-for-kids-parents-guide/
• Educational workbook to do with your digital native, "Why Privacy?" Why Privacy Workbook - 1
• Educational workbook to do with your digital native, "The Empathy Challenge" The Empathy Challenge - 1
• Educational workbook to do with your digital native, "Authenticity and Your Online Self" Authenticity and Your Online Self - 1

Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/

In the final episode of the series, host Angeline Corvaglia and guest Ilkem Kayican Dipcin, an instructor at Sabanci University, discuss the additional insights and concerns raised by students regarding AI in education. They explore aspects like cheating with AI, the importance of developing liberal arts skills to communicate with AI effectively, and how AI tools can support but not replace human effort. They also touch on the need for policies in education institutions to balance AI's productive integration while ensuring students develop essential skills. The episode emphasizes the importance of involving students in the conversation about AI and how parents can guide their children in responsibly experimenting with AI technologies. The series gives a very interesting look into university students' views on using AI.

00:00 Introduction and Series Overview

00:34 Recap of Previous Episodes

01:16 Student Comments on AI

01:41 Addressing Cheating Concerns

02:48 The Role of Liberal Arts in AI

04:40 Pen and Paper Exams: A Transition Period

05:54 Future of Education and AI Integration

08:52 Research and Student Involvement

11:11 Parental Guidance in AI

14:50 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Special thanks to

Ilkem Kayican Dipcin for taking time to be a part of this episode!

Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilkem-kayican-dipcin-25682977/

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Article for young teens about the responsible use of generation AI for learning: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/in-school-how-to-make-sure-ai-assists-not-replaces/
• Educational workbook for teens: "The Empathy Challenge: Discover the importance of empathy in the digital world."  https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/empathy-challenge/1
• Ayla AI Girl video, "What does AI understand?" https://vimeo.com/916925937
• Ayla AI Girl video, "Does AI have an opinion?" https://vimeo.com/919742701

Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/

In the second episode of a three-part series on college students and generative AI, host Angeline Corvaglia is joined by Ilkem Kayican Dipcin from Sabanci University. Together, they discuss a survey conducted with first-year university students on their perspectives on AI's impact on society and their lives. The key takeaways include students' interest in AI's role in changing job markets, automation, personal decision-making, and ethical considerations. They emphasize the need to balance the excitement and concerns surrounding AI and highlight the importance of critical thinking for the next generation. The series gives a very interesting look into university students' views on using AI, and underscores the necessity of comprehensive education on AI, balancing career ambitions with ethical awareness.

 00:00 Introduction to the Series

01:07 Survey Insights: Students' Views on AI

01:25 AI's Impact on Job Markets and Careers

05:03 Ethical Considerations and Future Skills

09:27 Balancing Hype and Reality

10:16 Conclusion and Next Steps 

Link to podcast with Cal Newport mentioned in the episode: https://www.futureupodcast.com/episodes/searching-for-fit-the-impacts-of-ai-in-higher-ed/

Special thanks to

Ilkem Kayican Dipcin for taking time to be a part of this episode!

Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilkem-kayican-dipcin-25682977/

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

List of Data Girland Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Article for young teens about the responsible use of generation AI for learning: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/in-school-how-to-make-sure-ai-assists-not-replaces/
• Educational workbook for teens: "The Empathy Challenge: Discover the importance of empathy in the digital world."  https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/empathy-challenge/1
• Ayla AI Girl video, "What does AI understand?" https://vimeo.com/916925937
• Ayla AI Girl video, "Does AI have an opinion?" https://vimeo.com/919742701

Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/

In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia is joined by Ilkem Kayican Dipcin, an academic instructor at Sabanci University. It is part 1 of a 3-part series where they discuss a survey conducted among 76 freshman students on their interests and concerns regarding generative AI. The conversation highlights key insights from the survey, including students' keen interest in learning effective AI usage and about AI algorithms. This contrasts with their limited interest in learning about AI ethics and societal impacts. The series gives a very interesting look into university students' views on using AI, and underscores the necessity of comprehensive education on AI, balancing career ambitions with ethical awareness.

00:00 Introduction to Digital Dominoes

00:30 Understanding Generative AI

01:14 Survey Insights: Student Perspectives

03:31 Aha Moments and Key Findings

06:53 The Importance of Algorithm Awareness

10:44 Ethical Concerns and Data Privacy

15:14 Conclusion and Future Discussions

Special thanks to

Ilkem Kayican Dipcin for taking time to be a part of this episode!

Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilkem-kayican-dipcin-25682977/

Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends

They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.

Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:

• Article for young teens about the responsible use of generation AI for learning: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/in-school-how-to-make-sure-ai-assists-not-replaces/
• Educational workbook for teens: "The Empathy Challenge: Discover the importance of empathy in the digital world."  https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/empathy-challenge/1
• Ayla AI Girl video, "What does AI understand?" https://vimeo.com/916925937
• Ayla AI Girl video, "Does AI have an opinion?" https://vimeo.com/919742701 

Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/