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The Parent Advisor March 2015 Issue 19
Annual Smartphone Safety Update
In This Month’s Issue…
It’s Not Your Parent’s Marijuana!
Neural Activity Drug Free Teen Leadership Center
Smartphone Apps
To Know
“OLD” APPS TO KNOW
KiK uses a smartphone's data plan or WiFi to transmit and receive messages, a feature that appeals to individuals looking to avoid text messaging rates set by phone service providers (and parents). Kik offers fast text messaging service and also allows users to share photos, sketches, voice messages, and other content. Kik Messenger uses a username instead of a phone number, allowing for more privacy than other forms of text messaging.
POOF Poof is an app that allows you to hide and unhide icons on your SpringBoard (your iPhone interface). The apps are still there, but cannot be seen unless you know how to access them. Poof requires the phone to be “JailBroken”, so if this may be a red flag app if you find it on your child’s phone.
YIKYAK is an anonymous social media app. It is available for iOS and Android and it allows people anonymously to create and view "Yaks" within a 10 mile radius. It differs from other anonymous sharing apps such as Whisper in that it is intended for sharing primarily with those in close proximity to the user, potentially making it more intimate and relevant for people reading the posts.
SNAPCHAT Snapchat differs from most mobile communication apps in that it specializes in sending messages with a particular feature--they disappear. (However, there are ways around this). The once thought short-lived nature of Snapchat messages has made the app controversial, yet popular. The company is valued at about 10B Dollars.
For information on trainings, classes,
academies, or the Neural Activity program, visit us at www.safeteensamerica.org or www.neuralactivity.org
See you next month!
NEW APPS TO KNOW
NEW APPS TO KNOW WHISPER
is an online community for sharing secrets. Users are entertained by stories about everything from embarrassing moments to guilty pleasures from anonymous users. The app organizes secrets into categories including confessions, relationships, military, and faith. It even alerts users of trending searches with keywords such as “caught” and “my parents.”
SECRET is an iOS and Android app that allows people to share messages anonymously within their circle of friends, friends of friends, and publicly. It differs from other anonymous sharing apps such as PostSecret, Whisper, and Yik Yak in that it is intended for sharing primarily with friends, potentially making it more interesting and addictive for people reading the updates.!
LINE is more than just a messaging app. Yes, the app does allow free messaging, group chats, and stickers on all smartphone devices and even on a PC. But, users can also connect with popular celebrities, brands, and TV shows to receive exclusive news and coupons only found through Line. The app also allows free real-time voice, video calls, photo, and video sharing with other app users.
SPACE TAG is a breakthrough social media platform that is about to launch. The app allows users to tag specific places and objects leaving notes for themselves or others. The app recognizes any users’ location from the camera on the smartphone. This social network will be a big one from ShopCloud, the Israeli startup behind Inside Navigation providing indoor location identification with sub-meter accuracy, using only sensors on a modern smartphone.
WECHAT is a media-centric messaging app that connects users across platforms.BuzzFeed has recently teamed up with WeChat to deliver top viral content and news to followers. Predicting the future of content sharing lies within messaging platforms; BuzzFeed hopes the preemptive partnership will help lead the shift in the way we share content.
NOKNOK is an anonymous reputation app that tell users how their friends saved them as a phone contact. This provides interesting insight on how we are labeled by friends, family, coworkers, and even romantic acquaintances. With the most recent version of the app, users are able to chat with name givers while they remain anonymous. Users are able to ask them why they labeled them a certain way and who they are.
Neural Activity Drug Free Teen Leadership Center
Delivering one of the most dynamic drug prevention curriculum in the country!
How Does This Project Help Local Teens?
Responding to Identi-ied Risk Factors for Adolescent Drug Use Include
Every day…Every week!
-‐Academic failure -‐Association with drug-‐using peers
-‐Poor social coping skills -‐Misperception of the extent and acceptability of drug-‐using behaviors
-‐Inappropriate classroom behavior -‐LACK OF SOCIO-‐EMOTIONAL SKILLS
Multipurpose Rooms / Student Lounge / Computer Lab / Study Hall
Professional and Peer-Led:
Tutoring Test Prep
Homework Assistance Teen Leadership Classes
Student-Centered Community Projects
Community Outreach Technology Classes
Safe, Inclusive Environment Physical / Nutrition Classes
Physical Skill Building …and so much more!
Continuing Education
A Voice Through Photography
Voice
Continuing Education
Design
Continuing Education
Write
Open to the Community
Programs
Programs
Decide on Location / Population Served Direct Marketing Funds Decide on Programming
Oversee Financials / Fundraising Networking
Liaison to Local Schools / Govt.
We Need Your Expertise!
If you are interested in shaping this project, consider serving on the project Steering Committee
Email Chad Williams: [email protected]
Creating A Movement
Next Meeting
April 22nd at 12pm
For information on trainings, classes,
academies, or the Neural Activity program, visit us at www.safeteensamerica.org or www.neuralactivity.org
See you next month!