Category — Digital Citizenship

How Bark for Schools Can Help During Summer

by The Bark Team | Apr 22, 2019 | Bark for Schools, Digital Citizenship

School is beginning to wind down for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that Bark for Schools will be taking a break. Our technology, reviewers, School Safety Managers, and customer service team work year-round to make sure that your students are better protected...

From Cyberbullying to Social Cues: How Bark Can Help Protect Kids With Autism

by The Bark Team | Apr 16, 2019 | Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety Tips

Kids with autism face different challenges when it comes to growing up and navigating technology, so helping to protect them online is crucial. For families of kids with autism, screens and assistive technologies have been nothing short of revolutionary. Incorporating...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Bark

by The Bark Team | Apr 5, 2019 | Digital Citizenship, Parenting Hacks

It’s easy for parents to understand why they need Bark to help keep their kids safe. But unfortunately, that doesn’t mean their kids will be thrilled about having their online activities monitored! A family is a partnership, and everyone should work together when it...

Protecting Students From the Dark Side of Tech

by The Bark Team | Apr 2, 2019 | Bark for Schools, Digital Citizenship

Bark’s Chief Customer Officer, Ross Paterson, recently co-hosted a webinar with Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes. They talked about some of the digital trends they’re seeing that put kids at risk, as well as some ways that schools can help to protect them...

3 Reasons for Families to Celebrate Technology

by The Bark Team | Mar 27, 2019 | Digital Citizenship

It’s easy to blame technology for all of the world’s problems. We like to think that if it weren’t for digital devices, we’d all be better off. We wouldn’t get emails after hours, we’d watch fewer advertisements, and our kids would play outside every once in a while...

Bark Testifies at Georgia Assembly Committee Hearing

by The Bark Team | Mar 26, 2019 | Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship

Today, on behalf of Bark, our Chief Parent Officer Titania Jordan testified during the Committee Hearing on HR 553. Along with Ben Halpert of Savvy Cyber Kids, our testimony provided key facts and explained to the Georgia Assembly the urgent need for a House Study...

Here to Help, Here to Delight: Getting to Know the Bark Customer Support Team

by The Bark Team | Mar 20, 2019 | Digital Citizenship, Parenting Hacks

A tech company is only as successful as its customer support, and at Bark, we have the very best. They’re fluent in not only setting up Bark on Androids and iPhones, but also troubleshooting Snapchat, Gmail, Instagram, iMessage, and all of the other social media...

Different Houses, Different Rules: Sleepovers in the Digital Age

by The Bark Team | Feb 25, 2019 | Digital Citizenship, Parenting Hacks

In a recent post in our Facebook group, Parenting in a Tech World, a mom recounted her experience at her kid’s sleepover rounding up all of the phones for the night. Dozens of people chimed in to give their opinion on the mom’s decision, with many parents coming out...

How To Host a Tech Night at Your School

by The Bark Team | Feb 21, 2019 | Bark for Schools, Digital Citizenship

Parents and schools are both invested in making sure their children become responsible digital citizens. And while they may approach digital issues with different perspectives, they share an interest in preparing them for the future in any way they can. One of the...

School Safety Takeaways

by The Bark Team | Jan 21, 2019 | Bark for Schools, Digital Citizenship, School Safety

Last year’s tragic shooting in Parkland, FL was a major junction in a problem spanning decades. In its wake, the government created the Federal Commission on School Safety. Over the next several months the Commission conducted meetings, field visits, and listening...