From OSX Daily, here’s an extremely useful guide for filtering content and setting parental controls. How to Use Restrictions as Parental Controls on an iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It’s written with super clear instructions and includes plenty of screen
In the wake of another Ask.fm bullying victim in the UK, the prevention group BeatBullying is calling for a boycott of the site until they start taking the safety of its users seriously.
From Edutopia, here are some great tips for technology usage and younger kids. It comes from Douglas Rushkoff, the Digital Literacy Advocate from Codecademy, a new online learning platform. Setting limits on your child’s tech habits won’t leave them behind their
Amazing…. Shared this with my classes, and had a student say she’s been using it for a while. Says it’s a blast. What a great way to get kids involved in MMORPG’s out and moving. Another great example of
“Technology is neither good nor bad. But it does make people’s good and bad more powerful.” -Yishan Wong, Reddit, Wired Magazine – May 2013
Working on the decision making unit with my 6th graders right now, and as per usual, we started out with a discussion on some of the decisions they’re faced with. The typical 6th grade answers came up… what to
My.U.P.2013 My.U.P. in Korean version Chinese MyUP Had a great time presenting at the AAHPERD National Convention this week. What an awesome opportunity to talk Health with folks from the elementary all the way through the university level. If you
I learned that little jingle back in 7th grade, and it still goes through my head when I’m putting things off. Which has been known to happen time and again. Like just a few minutes ago. Which got me thinking.
This is an area of huge debate and definitely one worth discussing with your Health classes.
In a 2011 study done by the McCann World Group, 53% of 16-22 year-olds said they would rather give up their sense of smell than their favorite technology. When this first came out and I presented it to my 8th grade Health class,
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