A Month of Its Own-February

Introduction to John Haidt's, The Anxious Generation

Haidt is incredible and has 4 foundations of which his book is drawn upon. Today I share a quick introduction to the next couple weeks deep dive into John's book, The Anxious Generation. We all can learn how social media and big tech has completely changed the landscape for our youth starting way back in the early 2000s. Questions or concerns: alysonschaeferebtc@gmail.com

Who Controls the Delete Button? The Take it Down Tool and Take it Down Act!

In this episode I share about the Take it Down Tool and Take it Down Act. The TIDA is a pivotal piece of legislation designed to combat the devastating impact of non-consensual intimate imagery including deep fake porn. It makes it a federal crime to knowingly publish these images, compels online platforms to remove the images in 48 hours and solves the problem of inconsistent state laws. Though legislation is still working on the many legalities of these tools/services, I think we are all in agreement that it is a step forward in safeguarding individuals from the trauma and violation with non-consensual sharing of intimate images. Resources: cybertipline: 1-800-843-5678 takeitdown@ncmec.org [takeitdown@ncmec.org] Questions/concerns: alysonschaeferebtc@gmail.com

Master Your Social World

Situational awareness is crucial for social awareness because it allows individuals to accurately perceive and interpret nuances of social contexts, enabling them to respond appropriately. In this episode I explain more about situational awareness and how to build strong situational awareness skills as well as the importance of social awareness skills to be developed right alongside with situational awareness. After you have listened to this episode you will want to be more present in life and attentive to your social surroundings. You will understand that personal safety is at risk if you are not living in the moment and being undistracted. Happy listening and as always reach out with comments or questions: alysonschaeferebtc@gmail.com

Pedophilia...

Pedophilia...sexual attraction to prepubescent children. Is it sexual abuse or an excuse by the predator that has a mental disorder, to satisfy their urges? Either way, the act of having sex with a minor can cause severe and long-lasting trauma to victims with long-term consequences for their physical, emotional and mental health. Let me know what you think: alysonschaeferebtc@gmail.com [alysonschaeferebtc@gmail.com]

A Month of Its Own-February

February, the shortest month of the year, is a unique blend of winters last breath and the promise of spring. It's a month of diverse celebrations, from Valentine Days expressions of love to Black History months recognition of important contributions. Leap Day adds a touch of peculiarity, occurring only once every four years. February's brevity and mix of observances make it a truly special and memorable time of the year. Take a listen to why February is such a special month :) alysonschaeferebtc@gmail.com [alysonschaeferebtc@gmail.com] educationbeyondtheclassroom.com [http://educationbeyondtheclassroom.com]