A cyber-themed futuristic search engine interface with advanced filtering options and multiple search tools.

How to Use a Search Engine Properly

Things Schools Should Actually Teach | How to Use a Search Engine Properly | Stop Clicking the First Link! Most people don’t know how to really search the internet. They type a phrase into Google, click the first link, and call it a day. But that’s not how you find […]

A high-tech representation of social media as a centralized control system versus the free and open internet.

Social Media Platforms Are Just Fancy Websites

Things Schools Should Actually Teach | Social Media Platforms Just Websites and Why That Matters Many people think of social media as something separate from the rest of the internet, but at the end of the day, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok are not separate. Social media platforms […]

A cyber-themed security shield protecting against phishing scams, pop-up fraud, and email scams.

How to Spot a Scam Online

Things Schools Should Actually Teach | How to Spot a Scam Online | Emails, Pop-ups, and Phishing Tricks The internet is full of scams, and they’re getting more sophisticated. Whether it’s a fake email from your bank, a “you’ve won a prize” pop-up, or a social media message asking for […]

A high-tech representation of the Internet, showing the difference between social media and traditional websites, representing the concept of understanding websites versus platforms

The Internet Is More Than Social Media

Things Schools Should Actually Teach | The Internet Isn’t Just Social Media The Internet is massive, but many people only interact with it through social media. If your online world revolves around Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter (now X), it’s easy to forget that these are just websites. Big, powerful, […]