Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online Josh Ochs

With apps like BAND, team and group communication is easier than ever. The BAND app is a popular way for sports teams, school clubs, and other groups to communicate with each other. This app allows parents and students to stay connected and up to date on events, team announcements, and more.

This guide will walk parents through everything they need to know to safely and effectively use BAND.

In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Superintendent Bill Runey of the Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District in Massachusetts. They discuss effective strategies to standardize communication across the district through tools like district-wide apps, enhancing parent engagement, and proactively addressing social media issues.

They also touch on the positive use of social media by students, advice for parents on keeping kids safe online, and how the district is cautiously integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into their operations. Join us to learn valuable insights on promoting online safety and resilience among students.

In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, hosted by Josh Ochs, we dive into a forward-thinking approach to education with Dr. Shari Camhi, Superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School District in Long Island, New York. The discussion centers around the 'Baldwin 2035' initiative, aiming to revolutionize learning by 2035. Dr. Camhi shares accomplishments from the past four years, challenges with social media, and strategies for fostering media literacy among students.

The episode also addresses how the district engages parents and the community, the role of AI in education, and provides inspirational examples of student-led social media initiatives. Tune in to explore how Baldwin aims to motivate students and prepare them for a brighter future.

In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Phil Edwards, superintendent of Angleton ISD. They discuss strategies for using students as social media ambassadors to effectively communicate school messages, the importance of educating both students and parents on social media safety, and opportunities to enhance student career pathways. The conversation also covers tactics for increasing parent engagement and the responsible use of AI tools in education. Join us as we explore how to keep students safe online and help them shine in their future careers.

Parents and teens are busier than ever. They are juggling sports schedules, club meetings, homework, and more. TeamSnap is a popular sports management app designed to help parents, coaches, and players navigate the world of team sports with ease. TeamSnap offers schedule and roster management, group chat and direct messaging, and live game score updates.

Screens and phones tend to be our constant companions. These devices and apps keep us connected and make everything more convenient but they can also make it hard for us to unplug. For teens, it can be doubly problematic. Studies have found an underlying biology that makes them prone to staying up late. As a result, teens might not be getting the sleep they need for optimal alertness and concentration during the day.`