BBC Radio Scotland – the future of the internet
I had the pleasure of chatting with Laura Maxwell on the radio this morning. We talked about the future of the internet (2 hrs 42 mins in).
Let’s talk about sex(ting), consent and online relationships
Update 8.3.19: TES published a version of this article: https://www.tes.com/news/lets-talk-about-sexting-consent-and-online-relationships. The statistics paint a picture: one in ten young people have been pressured by their boy/girlfriend to share a nude image; andRead More…
Radio Scotland – You Tube and ASMR
Hear me on BBC Radio Scotland’s Mornings with Stephen Jardine, talking about You Tube, ASMR and online parenting (the segment is at 10:47 – 1hr 47 minutes in).
Safer Internet Day and the Third Sector
Recently a woman told me a funny story. She bought a special dog camera, to keep an eye on her dog while she’s at work all day. The model she bought isRead More…
Digital Values
I wrote this call for change as part of Children in Scotland’s #25Calls project. Technology moves apace. ‘Going online’ no longer involves the once-familiar beeps and screeches as the modem connects you to the worldRead More…
Radio Scotland – Digital Health
You can hear me on BBC Radio Scotland’s Personal Best programme, talking about digital health, citizenship and online safety (16 minutes in).
Supporting Vulnerable People Online
I was asked recently to talk to voluntary sector professionals about online risks for vulnerable groups. Immediately I thought of older people at risk of fraud, scams and viruses. Sorted. Then IRead More…