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)

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
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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
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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
Press
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
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Fargo Public Schools
https://youtu.be/6pYjpvyGg3g?si=tafHeMA-ZUrBFdKe
46.86761510732418, -96.78981777790953
Dr. Rupak Gandhi
We shouldn't let fear lead to censorship
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Rapid City Area Schools
https://youtu.be/CHIEtvkRrGo?si=dYqil60ScgocH1L7
44.08030564503966, -103.23359450212354
Nicole Swigart
We want to build windows, doors, and mirrors
Press
St. Michael - Albertville Schools
https://youtu.be/v63Z4IpUcoA?si=UK59f0AH2YB1PKSx
45.22346504709172, -93.65914670072739
Dr. Ann Marie Foucault
Nobody wants to be bossed around. They want to be part of the solution
Press
Duluth Public Schools
https://youtu.be/9dNwbEglRsk?si=wN_HbrrVQRcoOQiZ
46.79745924518938, -92.11890919028713
John Magas
How do we turn that threat into an opportunity
Press
Saginaw Public Schools
https://youtu.be/sBXdZ1TDfLI?si=Ln-3EpuxB8QgpSd_
43.427609569316395, -83.93515598914007
Dr. Ramont M. Roberts
It's not about limiting opportunities for students it's making sure we are able to safeguard them
Press
College Community School District Ep 2
https://youtu.be/Im7MNKJylc4?si=ZXKYrS-43vbUXiGK
41.89971936972734, -91.65892107709813
Dr. Douglas Wheeler
Students need to use AI like a copilot
Press
Lansing School District
https://youtu.be/6GPs31JWwQA?si=ivrT7ZMDYO4alDbb
42.72983158366189, -84.55921495305824
Benj Schuldiner
Student safety has to be our first and primary focus
Press
Ypsilanti Community Schools
https://youtu.be/aJQPLRVY_XI?si=1cTlh-LS11Q_Zid_
42.24454360349806, -83.64337549242252
Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross
ChatGPT is just a tool to help us do a better job
Press
Garden City Public Schools
https://youtu.be/ja7HJwxrp8s?si=_6OBwvHgLlYaPEnQ
37.97715974191455, -100.85509104662938
Dr. Mike Dominguez
If I don't have appropriate family engagements, I'm going to be looking to my peers
Press
Indian Hill Exempted Village School District
https://youtu.be/DXKPh0_FXfE?si=gMxcaKvuSXWMq_RF
39.18549437525339, -84.34768211772732
Kirk Koennecke
Excessive screen time starts to rewire your brain for less balance in another area
Press
Princeton City School District
https://youtu.be/WKmCuePa2MI?si=hlmeVsMXA6oGyUpy
39.296460034023895, -84.40001990422968
Tom Burton
Every time a kid clicks, it could turn into something bad
Press
West Clermont School District
https://youtu.be/HI4ixOrUq-I?si=EspALP8crgL3_Lzb
39.09078133466378, -84.27332123886404
Natasha Adams
You gotta know your community
Press
Princeton City School District
https://youtu.be/qA0gd-JWPu4?si=eXPDgan4A1ZtIE3z
39.296460034023895, -84.40001990422968
Mr. G. Elgin Card
If you get input from your child to help make the rules, they're likely to follow
Press
Cincinnati Public Schools
https://youtu.be/dYbFchDi5iU?si=zilUNst61Y5egg7l
39.13044020139966, -84.50218971040027
Iranetta Wright
It's easier to communicate with our families through social media
Press
Medina City Schools
https://youtu.be/C3Hdpca0q-w?si=airlU91aY-bClhZ3
41.143122982918456, -81.85127684830604
Dr. Kristine Quallich
It's about teaching smart use, not no use
Press
Columbus Public Schools
https://youtu.be/M9rD7C1YBUc?si=ZZ-6E9N_l2Lh8Zk3
41.43279988106764, -97.35721579942785
Dr. Chip Kay
Ask your kids to teach you something new with technology
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