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)

Enid Public Schools
https://youtu.be/Puwft3i-jno?si=1gUIHcGMzuM7T_qD
36.391324001246495, -97.8804482416064
Dr. Darrell Floyd
AI is Going to Continue to Increase
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Mid-Del Public Schools
https://youtu.be/vzidGEmWgyk?si=35wky3p6JfZlCbWI
35.45035561603262, -97.39833527397144
Dr. Rick Cobb
The phone is a possession of the family
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Woodridge School District 68
https://youtu.be/JVIRFMZXaAA?si=j07XLDQGRQw-Yx6i
41.741272496077926, -88.03968081943503
Greg Wolcott
When we can build those networks, that helps kids feel more comfortable
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Deer Creek School District
https://youtu.be/-3klet0ydWg?si=nMFryhkTdXJajWSg
35.68294073286773, -97.62115339025195
Dr. Jason Perez
Work together to make this a one team effort
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Edmond Public School
https://youtu.be/RJAFLPxv9cM?si=9mOeXYhRPSLOx7K8
35.669672114399766, -97.49792144701551
Dr. Angela Grunewald
Not just one to one device, but one to the world
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Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
https://youtu.be/ZW_zQbfysiA?si=iybgtDFyBrceAeuT
34.86856959711984, -92.1251765237292
Dr. Jeremy Owoh
You want to build well rounded young people
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Conway Public Schools
https://youtu.be/5LTDl8pjQfI?si=JD49qd5rECJVLjDT
35.09274006220636, -92.45760314511392
Dr. Jeff Collum
I know it sounds crazy to go an entire hour without a cell phone, but it's doable
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Caddo Parish Public Schools
https://youtu.be/Ty2iYkA2PZ8?si=428yUfCBtlNCh0Gy
32.470575403678644, -93.771425653071
Dr. Lamar Goree
We are looking at ChatGPT as the new Google
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Oregon Community Unit School District 220
https://youtu.be/davCOh4JJK0?si=O6jKpkrlfX_sbrn4
42.01295057597603, -89.34109642263941
Dr. PJ Caposey
Either you are going to use social media, or social media is going to use you
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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?
Press
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
Press
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?
Press
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
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