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5/11/11
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Christine Cupaiuolo
Signing up for Facebook: Under-Age Users and Advice for Families
With so many under-age users on Facebook, what’s a family (and a social media network) to do? Advice from Larry Magid and Anne Collier.3/30/11
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Sarah Jackson
Books You Can Play With and Games You Can Read: The New Market in Young Children’s Book Apps
New enhanced e-books include narration, animation and interactive features and are often aimed at children under 4.3/29/11
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Christine Cupaiuolo
Navigating the Digital World Takes Kids, Parents and a Supportive Village
The New York Times puts teenage sexting into a cultural context, and the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidance to parents and youth on how to navigate social media responsibly—and ethically.3/24/11
Learning, Digital Media and Creative Play in Early Childhood
Can new media technologies be a valid learning tool during the preschool years? Spotlight talks with education and childhood development experts about what is known and what isn’t—and what teachers and parents can do about it.3/16/11
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Christine Cupaiuolo
Concrete Footprints: The Lingering Legacy of an Early Life Online
Today’s newborns will no longer have to search through scrap books and photo albums for documentation of life’s milestones. According to new data, many children have some kind of digital footprint by age 2.3/16/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Quality Matters: Defining Developmentally Appropriate Media Use for Young Children
Very young children are using digital media in greater numbers, and early childhood experts are working to provide guidance for families and educators.3/11/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
PLAYBACK: Digital Learning and Critical Thinking: Perspectives from Parents, Teachers and Young Digital Artists
Learning from L.A.’s young digital artists; Karen Cator answers questions about the National Ed Tech Plan; principles of digital learning for parents: teaching digital democracy; and celebrating International Women’s Day with tech savvy girls in India.2/08/11
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Why Parents Should Play Video Games with Their Daughters
A new study shows gaming can help girls stay connected.12/07/10
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Parents’ Reaction to Cyberbullying Underscores the Need for Digital Citizenship Education
The New York Times looks at parental responses to online harassment. Experts remind that even in the online social world, talking with their children is still the most important thing.9/02/10
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Lessons Learned From Gaming With Dad
How one parent is using video games to teach critical thinking and self-control.8/27/10
Filed by
Christine Cupaiuolo
Hiding in Plain Sight: Teens Say What They Mean to Reach Multiple Audiences
As more companies enter the fray to monitor teens’ words and activities online, teens are managing their privacy by engaging in age-old practices.6/11/10
Filed by
Christine Cupaiuolo
PLAYBACK: New York Times Looks at Parenting While Plugged In
Plus: Liz Losh profiles media activist and educator Trebor Scholz; UK study finds a quarter of 8-to-12-year-olds online have social network profiles; Smithsonian creates its first museum mobile app ...5/27/10
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Social Networking for the 10 and Under Crowd
“Togetherville,” a new social networking site for elementary-aged children, aims to be a safe place for kids to learn how to socialize online.5/04/10
Filed by
Sarah Jackson
Is Technology Changing the Nature of Kids’ Friendships?
The New York Times looks at whether time spent with digital media is making our kids more or less social.4/29/10
Filed by
Christine Cupaiuolo
