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™.

Podcast Distribution Stats

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)

Hudson City Schools
https://youtu.be/1M1dsQsuJDM?si=NAPOyu9jP1td22HX
41.24311008524316, -81.42667779619445
Dana Addis
We have a large responsibility to find out what works
Press
Pickaway County Educational Service Center
https://youtu.be/u67YZpz_0qg?si=7BrbQCpxI0-Hj32C
39.59746621094546, -82.9368164618853
Ty Ankrom
We're not only teaching students, but also parents
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Warren County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/1gyRFXwYlXU?si=X0uDD-27aYUNqiTr
36.97284128765644, -86.40109739086348
Rob Clayton
Use ChatGPT as an asset, not a deficit
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Columbus Public Schools
https://youtu.be/lAlAvdJwKgw?si=Th8UKohy8nMEwdSh
41.43279988106764, -97.35721579942785
Dr. Chip Kay
AI for Student Success
Press
Fulton County School District
https://youtu.be/14pXT8BRwg8?si=DuI7rWhkonmsghRe
33.90816886188318, -84.42779528916446
Cliff Jones
We're talking about ChatGPT openly
Press
Boone County Schools
https://youtu.be/BI16TsdUrtk?si=3rGGy1ZFUFFLzYJU
38.98021571618013, -84.65403384842806
Matthew Turner
Parents have to be careful of how much leeway they give students
Press
Alcorn School District Ep 2
https://youtu.be/HI4ixOrUq-I?si=E9wDR6AB1hhzMKwR
34.91426166138092, -88.53315152091899
Brandon Quinn
You gotta know your community
Press
Greenville County Schools
https://youtu.be/7KL0SxWTMKM?si=fG4QqbZ8PSqb5t6R
34.84423746743707, -82.39597006213579
Jeff McCoy
The number one thing is modeling by example
Press
Washington County Schools
https://youtu.be/phD6Qbhqkrg?si=2j_i1mSyVENO440G
36.29328637348874, -82.47875823322644
Jerry Boyd
As they get older and get more responsible, they'll have increased privacy
Press
Carter County Schools
https://youtu.be/LZ_36R1Hsf4?si=BJ6EGq2rfeuxTXaN
38.32806606665663, -82.94643840613607
Dr. Paul Green
Social media needs to be handled as if every day is April Fool's Day
Press
Alcorn School District
https://youtu.be/i0jN2x0mE7A?si=K2CZHaUYRl6xzCfM
34.91426166138092, -88.53315152091899
Brandon Quinn
We want to learn the value of ChatGPT
Press
Montgomery Public Schools
https://youtu.be/0iqObcaW5O4?si=y2TOnwXrCe2QI_ss
32.370112983749536, -86.30063449109021
Dr. Melvin J. Brown
Removing cell phones has allowed them some freedom
Press
Madison City Schools
https://youtu.be/9Kj6fm_LbLQ?si=OSOfAdePKwk6yv-b
34.68819345181872, -86.74612291547987
Dr. Ed Nichols
Fewer students on their phones during lunch because they've made that connection face to face
Press
Putnam County School District
https://youtu.be/R_fm5q85_gY?si=V98cWQ3PLzgIVdHP
29.64791383572571, -81.63007783539126
Dr. Rick Surrency
ChatGPT is only a tool in their toolbox
Press
The School District of Osceola County
https://youtu.be/PkXrq5YO8tA?si=3laU4G7Gr53ESUis
28.299048655095945, -81.36132154232763
Dr. Belinda Reyes
It's not about the technology, it's about the behavior
Press
Marietta City Schools
https://youtu.be/OU7JmSxT5po?si=7xtT4pQv-tck_QqE
33.95770005219284, -84.52748137752393
Dr. Grant Rivera
We are holding students responsible for being bystanders
Press
City Schools of Decatur
https://youtu.be/opI2J0aPz5Q?si=NlUh1VBxto_uFbj-
33.773193739203975, -84.30093386033477
Dr. Gyimah Whitaker
Parent turnout is always greatest when there's student turnout
Press
Greenville County Schools Ep 2
https://youtu.be/Jmxbj4Hc17g?si=HRa6unSuK4azmaKi
34.84423746743707, -82.39597006213579
Dr. Charlotte McDavid
How can you apply ChatGPT to a real world problem
Press
Cumberland County Schools
https://youtu.be/qCH2jI-sKoM?si=aP11JJxYB2Qkww5B
35.07897567375888, -78.88336846027084
Dr. Marvin Connelly Jr.
Technology doesn't replace good teaching & learning
Press
Greenville County Schools
https://youtu.be/RJAFLPxv9cM?si=kmq9I2qggjE5AVh8
34.84423746743707, -82.39597006213579
Dr. Charlotte McDavid
Not just one to one device, but one to the world
Press
Berkeley County Schools
https://youtu.be/wnfCnFeX3oo?si=1NhiCIQ8GJjbpKgJ
39.43847761420271, -77.98364589680673
Dr. Ryan Saxe
AI for Student Success
Press
Berkeley County Schools
https://youtu.be/_a3W69q0F7I?si=drkxRMuHtFGZeEjF
39.43847761420271, -77.98364589680673
Dr. Ryan Saxe
Managing screen time can be a real challenge
Press
New Castle County Vocational Technical School District
https://youtu.be/Ero-xubgDQE?si=BM0hZWMhz1E8ZCOa
39.72675569981174, -75.62654304653331
Dr. Joseph Jones
We can't extinguish the bad behavior on social media
Press
Washington County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/gpzzDSmOzOM?si=0nBzVLdLfKkBdMNq
36.72147736730658, -81.95163817553194
Dr. Keith Perrigan
Kids are handed a phone & parents don't understand how dangerous that can be
Press
Chesterfield County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/FrtG-dtKFro?si=2Mcp-IjdQZgDFj-0
37.50278717814013, -77.52788650432706
Dr. Mervin Daugherty
Money doesn't solve everything
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