Protect Kids Online

Join Dana and Jess as they discuss the recent Safer Internet Day rollout and the focus on Blackmail/Sextortion. The two highlight the growing trends that affect the lives of children more often than most parents realize. Thankfully there are resources to not only help support your children but respond when this illicit act occurs!

In this episode of the PKO podcast we are joined by Joe Miller with WashingTECH. Join Dana and Joe as they discuss a wide array of topics from the current discussions held today in federal government to device and internet safety talks we can have with our children. Not only do the two cover a veritable amount of resources on internet safety but the two cover the upcoming highlight for Safer Internet Day!

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This week we are delighted to introduce Jess and Kagan, our two Wisconsin ICAC analysts, as they join Dana in a discussion on technology during the holidays. By considering this year's CyberTip trends and the nearing holiday season, the three review the possible coming changes and safety considerations as new technology is introduced in the household!

Join Dana and Jeff as they review the rising app Playbyte. The two discover that the aim of Playbyte is to act as a TikTok for videogames. Users can develop their own games or try out other people's creations, while also leading to similar mini-games personalized for the user. By exploring some of the potential risks the PKO team discusses the positives and negatives of the app!

Join Dana and special guest Caroline, from the Illinois Attorney General's Office ICAC team, as they discuss technology use within the house. The two review the various ramifications of tech use by young children and how parents can set a good example on internet use. From there the podcast team discusses the various content and experiences toddlers appear to be having in this growing digital age!

Join Dana and special guest Chris, from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, as they discuss the return of popular anonymous app YikYak! After a brief hiatus from the major social media scene it seemed important for the podcast team to return for a review on the app's recent resurgence. While the app was originally developed with the intent for college aged users, it has shown up in the hands of younger crowds such as middle and high schoolers. The two discuss the app's features, worries about its use in Cyber Bullying, and more!

Join Dana and Matt as they share some important updates for the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force and the PKO Podcast. This episodes covers the importance of digital and technological education while looking back at their experience with the evolution of technology. The PKO Podcast will be taking a short hiatus until the school year commences in the fall. 

Join Dana and Jeff as they discuss new and old social media challenges. Over the years various challenges have popped up across social media websites influencing children and adults alike. The two discuss the various ramifications on one's physical and mental well -being when attempting these challenges and posting them on the internet. 

Join Dana and Jeff this week as they discuss YouTube Kids! With the intent to both educate and empower youth today, there is hope that when our children come across harmful material they feel comfortable reaching out to a trusted adult. The two discuss this growing alternative that aims to provide youth oriented videos, newer safety settings, and parental controls.

This week we return to times of yore where Dana & Carl reviewed Discord and Twitch, and prove that neither one of them are regular online gamers.  They also prove very quickly how easy it is to spend a lot of time watching other gamers live stream their play.  It is very easy to lose track of time. With the continual rise in popularity of Twitch streamers and their personal servers on discord for followers, it is important to understand how the apps work!