January 5Ć5 Night at Start Garden
Voting Closes:
January 20, 2025 11:59 pm
Impact
CyberBuddy aims to significantly enhance online safety for children and teens by educating them on responsible digital behavior and helping parents stay informed and involved. By addressing key parental concernsāsuch as device overuse, social media risks, and internet safetyāCyberBuddy fosters healthier online habits and reduces the risk of cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and exposure to harmful content. The app's interactive learning modules promote awareness and understanding, equipping young users with the knowledge to make safer choices online. Additionally, CyberBuddy strengthens the parent-child relationship through meaningful conversations about digital habits, ultimately creating a safer and more supportive online environment for families.
What I'll do with $5,000
With $5,000, CyberBuddy will primarily invest in developing an interactive prototype of the app. This includes creating and to building functional elements and integrating basic backend functionalities. The prototype will undergo usability testing with parents and teens to gather feedback, which will drive forward improvements. Analysis of this feedback will inform refinements, ensuring that CyberBuddy meets user needs effectively from the outset and minimizes development risks before moving to full-scale production.