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Lost in the Digital Playground

Last Updated: 04/02/2026

Case Organization

Claremont Graduate University

https://www.cgu.edu/

150 East 10th Street

11-50

Case Contributors

Case Disciplines

Child Online Safety Cybersecurity Research & Development

Skills & Expertise

Content Moderation Information Security IT Compliance
Background & Objective

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In the rapidly evolving digital age, children are increasingly exposed to the expansive and intricate landscape of the online world. However, this opportunity comes with a significant challenge: the vulnerability of children to the dangers lurking within the digital playground. Comprehend and address the risks children face while navigating the internet and engaging with social media platforms.
Learning Objectives

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As children increasingly engage with digital platforms, stakeholders must understand and address the complex risks associated with online behavior, cybersecurity threats, and social media exposure. In this case, students take on the role of digital safety and research specialists to analyze online risks and design practical frameworks that support safer digital experiences for children. By combining behavioral analysis, platform evaluation, and intervention strategy design, students will develop actionable solutions that empower caregivers, educators, and communities to better protect children in digital environments. 

Students completing this case will be able to: 

  • Analyze how children interact with digital platforms—including social media, gaming, and online communities—and how these behaviors expose them to cybersecurity and safety risks. 
  • Evaluate the specific features of digital platforms that contribute to risks such as cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and online exploitation. 
  • Assess behavioral, emotional, and communication patterns that indicate potential exposure to online abuse or harmful digital interactions. 
  • Develop a structured framework that enables caregivers and educators to identify, interpret, and respond to early warning signs of online harm. 
  • Design intervention strategies that balance child safety, privacy, and emotional well-being when responding to incidents of digital distress. 
  • Compare child-focused digital platforms and tools to determine their effectiveness in providing safe, moderated, and educational online environments. 
  • Recommend strategies for improving digital literacy among children, parents, and educators to reduce risk exposure and promote responsible online behavior. 
  • Prioritize collaborative approaches that involve families, schools, and technology platforms in creating safer digital ecosystems. 
  • Synthesize research, behavioral insights, and platform analysis into actionable guidelines and solutions that enhance child online safety and digital well-being.
 
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