SmartSocial.com Podcast

The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™ with a positive impact

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With 1,300+ YouTube videos/episodes, Josh Ochs interviews Superintedents, district leaders, psychologists, therapists, counselors, teachers, and parents who will show you how to navigate social media to keep your kids safe so they can someday Shine Online™.

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SmartSocial.com: 3 million+ visitors each year
SmartSocial.com YouTube Channel: 700,000+ video views each year
SmartSocial.com newsletter reaches 35,000+ subscribers twice a week (3.5 million inbox impressions/year)

Leavenworth Unified School District
https://youtu.be/egTUkEa35EM?si=6QFowtog8YwBZ_C7
39.320418810859, -94.913635040321
Dr. Kellen Adams
It's appropriate for a parent to be able to view the content on their child's phone
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El Dorado Public Schools
https://youtu.be/vJ8yU6fa1tU?si=hxy_Dy38zZobJAau
37.8178597367662, -96.85102290925532
Jenifer Davis
If we're not preparing our children to use AI, there are other schools who are
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Nixa Public School
https://youtu.be/wXbmxPwSuFc?si=bsiQXO0A5y8tVN6l
37.04180925798847, -93.2952286544759
Dr. Gearl Loden
ChatGPT offers different opportunities to demonstrate mastery
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Sedalia School District 200
https://youtu.be/_74sLW0sdtU?si=TvjjYO9nDzAtAYY9
38.68630046937678, -93.24428045688418
Dr. Todd Fraley
My advice to parents is to simply parent again...You are in control
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Raytown Quality Schools
https://youtu.be/6W4WiEeab4c?si=HPKTMpfw8WA6z0nI
39.00308564700853, -94.46434599075447
Dr. Penelope E. Martin-Knox
Our responsibility is to make sure our students are safe
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Independence Missouri School District
https://youtu.be/389HRIGvTEQ?si=vpXXa53S7dCPIwuz
39.09312539841964, -94.43633866650677
Dr. Dale Herl
There's such a digital divide from so many of our teens compared to their parents
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Mehlville School District
https://youtu.be/EypQ1aohZ88?si=1rQxhlpGvvv-1uoH
38.51460300862839, -90.31426751526348
Dr. Chris Gaines
The knowledge is available by everyone
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Grandview C-4 School District
https://youtu.be/K7baShtfXyI?si=87ASFRUodhYOGoW6
38.88827894425364, -94.53325273133213
Dr. Kenny Rodrequez
Parents really want to be involved, they just don't always know how
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Mehlville School District
https://youtu.be/Ok8UlFDlQ8I?si=tMKHXxf66OLml9og
38.51460300862839, -90.31426751526348
Dr. Chris Gaines
I would rather be on the front end of it
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Rockwood School District
https://youtu.be/UBQvl9kWwis?si=4wMV1JEEHpk8AxTP
38.510518227691975, -90.62401490899657
Curtis Cain
Wherever adults are, students don't want to be
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Affton School District
https://youtu.be/YthrDo0qmA0?si=3_TWSXljFoy3l4H9
38.554886978697716, -90.32390416077156
Dr. Travis Bracht
In addition to kids having more screens & content, how do you shut it off?
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Mehlville School District
https://youtu.be/dmJ75Xj_v_k?si=ViiSGpL8Fi1iri05
38.51460300862839, -90.31426751526348
Dr. Chris Gaines
Digital citizenship means nothing unless people understand what's going on
Press
Ball-Chatham School District
https://youtu.be/Ok8UlFDlQ8I?si=I0HHNhqNt8Ne8dWV
39.691311880008335, -89.6905129278002
Dr. Becca Lamon
I would rather be on the front end of it
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Peoria Public Schools
https://youtu.be/MEvSKD452jw?si=rcZag-wM9XOd5Vb7
40.72637988513254, -89.58336237531297
Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat
Education isn't the same. The way we finance education shouldn't be the same either
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Harlem School District 122
https://youtu.be/3D_GZ7leHro?si=YluLfiwoXpgADiuG
42.347583800073004, -89.04862385794033
Dr. Ronald "Terrell" Yarbrough
How do we incorporate cell phones into learning where it's a positive experience?
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Belvidere Community Unit School District 100
https://youtu.be/R8WmNJkXBKQ?si=oe7ScZPiBgSsRDps
42.24813530395754, -88.84693731295587
Dr. Cassandra Schug
We want to be the trusted partner with our kids
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Chicago Ridge School District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAH_lrI-kWA
41.69596223683989, -87.77325306176533
Dr. Adam Thorns
AI is helpful in supporting differentiation of materials
Press
Sioux Falls School District
https://youtu.be/1J9DzjYdYSQ?si=C9t1UpqojlmOzkrB
43.517277569484456, -96.72450251124825
Dr. Jane Stavem
It creates a connection between someone you don't know and your child
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Community Unit School District 200
https://youtu.be/sV4HzT3luak?si=j1kbvnYmvZdtLT2-
41.8574785993281, -88.1078130302052
Dr. Jeff Schuler
Without technology we just don't have school anymore
Press
Community Unit School District 200
https://youtu.be/5dANtbmzdMI?si=d4ZL9kMP1kVfUHbl
41.8574785993281, -88.1078130302052
Dr. Jeff Schuler
Spend your time & energy on the more meaningful or impactful part of the learning experience
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School District 622
https://youtu.be/WuaSTu2utwk?si=b_cXnnzEhfGjIQJT
45.016305515689, -92.99450350701757
Christine Tucci Osorio
Mental health supports are important to kids, but friends are more important
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College Community School District
https://youtu.be/9dNwbEglRsk?si=IpkNJrYwCjh3KBZ3
41.89971936972734, -91.65892107709813
Dr. Douglas Wheeler
How do we turn that threat into an opportunity
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Leyden Community High School District #212
https://youtu.be/s2T-tiuIe-w?si=PSV-_uC2eTHs3XIh
41.94209082723272, -87.8664434715359
Dr. Nick Polyak
The current AI is the worst it's ever going to be
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Forest Park District 91
https://youtu.be/Swjo9RQLT7c?si=12aUMCBVA1LpSQVQ
41.87870850633425, -87.81371334022381
Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez
If you give them the why, they come around
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High School District 214
https://youtu.be/p258KPGpl40?si=p3BBwwY6PExtT5JH
42.04679466084257, -87.97362597301708
Dr. Scott Rowe
They're going to be prepared for anything beyond high school
Press
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Latest SmartSocial.com Podcast Interviews From District Leaders

Josh Weighs In On Instagram's New Safety Features on WFTS-TV in Tampa
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ABC27 in Pennsylvania Investigates Kids, Apps, and Hidden Messages
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Screen Time Addiction and Fortnite Battle Royale Safety on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles
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KHQ-TV in Spokane Reports on SmartSocial.com's App Guide for Parents
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Josh Gives Minneapolis Parents Digital Safety Tips on WCCO-TV
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CBS2 in Los Angeles Promotes SmartSocial.com's Footprint Friday
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Newspapers and Blog Articles Featuring SmartSocial.com

The Intelligencer: Central Bucks warning parents of app dangersUSA Today: Here's how parents can keep kids safe online without spyingKane County Chronicle:Social media expert tells Wredling Middle School students how to shine onlineLifehacker: What Parents Need to Know About the YOLO App for SnapchatNewsday:What Long Island parents need to know about the hugely popular TikTok appBabygaga.com: 20 Apps For Kids That Aren't As Safe As Mom ThoughtGovTech.com: School Safety 2.0: A Focus on Social Media, Mental Health IssuesThe Star: How to keep online profiles light, bright and polite