# Kerry Gallagher

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Teen Online Gambling -- what parents can do

Online gambling is for adults only but an increasing number of kids are doing it. ConnectSafely Educatin Director Kerry Gallagher advises parents on conversations they can have with their teens,

Teen takeovers: Understanding and addressing large youth gatherings

ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher discusses "teen takeovers," which are sudden, massive physical gatherings of teenagers organized rapidly through social media.

Teaching AI Literacy in K–12: Beyond the Hype and Hysteria

ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and Education Director Kerry Gallagher dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of artificial intelligence in education. As school boards grapple with a rising "techlash" and parents voice their concerns, Larry and Kerry explore the most critical debate facing modern e…

Using AI Productively in Schools

Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher address the debate over AI in education, suggesting that instead of banning the technology, schools should implement intentionally designed AI tools and provide professional training for teachers to use them effectively.

Using AI Productively in Schools

Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher address the debate over AI in education, suggesting that instead of banning the technology, schools should implement intentionally designed AI tools and provide professional training for teachers to use them effectively.

Minors Bypassing Online Age Restrictions

Larry Magid discusses research from Thorn showing that nearly half of surveyed minors access online platforms before meeting age requirements, highlighting new biometric age verification tools and parental advice from Kerry Gallagher on discussing online safety risks with children.

Impact of AI on Teen Learning and Education Description

Larry Magid discusses a study on how teens use AI for schoolwork and shares recommendations from Kerry Gallagher on shifting the educational focus from cheating to genuine learning.

Smartphone Screen Time and Adult Usage Strategies

A Pew Research survey shows high smartphone usage among US adults and difficulty cutting back. ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher shares practical strategies for managing screen time, such as setting phone-free zones, using grayscale mode, and presetting app timers.

Detecting AI Content and Educational Advice

Pew Research study finds that 35% of web pages published after ChatGPT show signs of AI authorship. Kerry Gallagher discusses how parents and students can identify AI-generated text and evaluate reliable sources.

Study on Screen Time Impacts and Balanced Parenting

A JAMA study linked high screen time with slightly lower academic and developmental outcomes. The study does not prove causation, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher, who shares practical tips for parents to encourage healthy offline activities.