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11/16/09

By Barbara Ray

Babies with Superpowers—Ethics and the New Digital Media

The ethical promises and perils that online worlds create for youth—a summary of a new MacArthur Series report by Carrie James and Howard Gardner.

Filed in: Credibility, Ethics, Family, Participatory Learning, Safety

 
 

11/16/09

By Josh Karp

At Home in the Digital Age: Controlling Online Access When Teens Are Always “On”

A family strives for balance between independence and online safety.

Filed in: Games, Family, Identity, Mobile, Safety, Social Media, Virtual Worlds

 
 

11/16/09

By Josh Karp

The New Wild West: Teens Navigating Ethical Decisions Online without a Sheriff

Kids encounter many new and old ethical dilemmas online, but few adults are there to guide them. How can parents help?

Filed in: Civic Engagement, Ethics, Family, Identity, Safety, Social Media

 
 

11/16/09

By Sarah Jackson

Liz Perle Offers Common Sense Tips for Parents

Liz Perle, editor in chief of Common Sense Media, sat down with Edutopia to talk about how parents can help their children make sense of the online worlds and avoid trouble.

Filed in: Ethics, Family, Identity, Safety

 
 

11/11/09

By Sarah Jackson

Watch Them Play: Henry Jenkins on Why Parents Need to be Involved in Their Child’s Digital Life

Henry Jenkins on parent participation in the digital age, from Edutopia. Media studies expert Henry Jenkins encourages parents to be open minded and willing to learn from their kids.

Filed in: Games, Ethics, Family, Identity, Participatory Learning, Safety, Social Media

 
 
 

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