Downloading Safety The illegal download of a movie, game, or music could cost you, as a parent, a lot of money and headache. Save yourself fines, other legal fees, and disruption to your family by keeping tabs on your children’s Internet activities.
E-Waste and Your Child Keeping up with the latest trends in electronics can be hectic for a parent. But, as you’re disposing of an old cell phone, used batteries, or an un-cool, out-of-date CD player or mp3 player, make sure you’re not contributing to electronics waste, or e-waste.
Create a PSA Tap into your teens’ interest in media by encouraging them to make their own videos.
Finding Legit Web Sites A web site claiming that octopi live in trees? You can find almost anything on the Internet! And you can help your middle schooler become a smart and savvy reader of information on the web, someone who can distinguish between good and not-so-good websites.
Using Technology To Capture The Community Using tools such as a word processor and a digital camera, you can engage a team of young learners in a community project.
A walk around the neighborhood or even around the school is an opportunity to photograph the art, the architecture, or the trees you walk past everyday. Include an art teacher, gardener, or a local historian on the walkabout, and students will learn many new and
Having the Talk: Computer Ethics As a parent, you’re expected to have a number or serious talks with your child. Make sure you set aside time to talk with you children about responsible use of the Internet.
Thinking Beyond Computers The National Center for Ed Stats (2005) tells us that children as young as 3 years old are not only using computers but the Internet as well.
Early Childhood Education - Technology Most people associate computers with technology, but there are many other ways to introduce young children to how technology affects their lives.
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Education Minute 7/18
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WWJ's Pat Vitale has education tips. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
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