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  • 38% of kids on Facebook are under the minimum age of 13

    Everyone knows Facebook has a minimum age problem, but it's always surprising to see numbers that show just how serious the problem is. Millions of children are illegally using the social network.

    Blog posts | April 13, 2012 9:06am PDT

  • Cyberbullying increases in line with mobile phone usage? (infographic)

    Research on cyberbullying sponsored by Opennet has found that teenager who are 'heavy cell phone users' are more likely to engage in the practice of bullying online, as well as become bullied...

    Blog posts | January 18, 2012 9:30am PST

  • iPhone, iPad apps for children with learning difficulties

    How can technology be used to help children with learning difficulties? A review of iPad and iPhone apps currently available.

    Blog posts | January 16, 2012 12:48am PST

  • Obama doesn't let his daughters on Facebook

    Facebook may be the world's largest social network, but it's not allowed at the White House. US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama don't let their daughters use the service.

    Blog posts | December 14, 2011 7:45pm PST

  • Amazon dives deeper into publishing with children's books purchase

    Amazon is working on establishing a foundation for its publishing unit, especially for the children's and young adult book markets.

    Blog posts | December 6, 2011 1:44pm PST

  • How the new 'Protecting Children' bill puts you at risk

    A bill now makes the online activity of every American available to authorities upon request under the guise of protecting children from pornography.

    Blog posts | August 1, 2011 11:37pm PDT

  • Scientific Learning's software aims to improve brain function in autistic children

    Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, with as many as 1 in 100 children born with the condition. Children with the neurological condition often struggle with reading and comprehension. New...

    Blog posts | July 22, 2011 2:20am PDT

  • LeapFrog debuts $99 app-ready tablet for primary schoolers

    LeapFrog Enterprises unveiled the $99 LeapPad, an iPad-like educational device for children ages 4 to 9.

    Blog posts | June 30, 2011 7:12am PDT

  • Q&A: Is Facebook's 'under-13' policy viable?

    Michael Freidson, with Metro International -- the world's largest newspaper -- about online privacy, social media and Facebook 'the under-13' rule.

    Blog posts | June 16, 2011 6:06am PDT

  • Dear parents of the Facebook Generation, it's time to step it up.

    Whether you are a Facebook junkie or can't stand the site and never use it, your kids are on Facebook and you need to plug yourself in so you aren't in the dark about what your children are doing...

    Blog posts | May 25, 2011 11:47am PDT

  • Re-Think Learning

    Learning is a complex and still lightly understood activity. Imagine how someone who had learning disabilities would approach the learning process. Are there lessons to be applied elsewhere?

    Blog posts | April 7, 2011 12:46pm PDT

  • Britain Considers ISP Filters To Save The Children: Flawed Logic

    Fellow ZDNet blogger, iGeneration's Zack Whittaker had a few things to say about Conservative British MP Claire Perry's interest in forcing UK Internet Service Providers filter pornography –...

    Blog posts | November 29, 2010 4:54am PST

  • Online Social Etiquette & The Quest for Common Sense

    If you are familiar with how to mind the public perception of your own content online, experienced in knowing what not to post and why, take it upon yourself to observe others you know and care...

    Blog posts | November 16, 2010 7:26am PST

  • Microsoft, CEOP adds panic button to IE8 to fight online child abuse

    Microsoft and CEOP, the UK's child protection agency, have teamed up to offer a panic button for IE users. Nothing for Firefox, Chrome or Safari users though;

    Blog posts | February 9, 2010 8:38am PST

  • Who's a candidate for Desktop Linux? Your Kids.

    "Hannah Montana Linux" may not be ready to give to your kids yet, but it's an idea that has legs. My partner in crime in the Frugal Tech Show, Ken Hess, who blogs over at Daniweb, recently...

    Blog posts | October 20, 2009 11:03am PDT

  • Nearly 1 in 10 videogamers could be addicts, study says

    Almost one in 10 U.S. children who play videogames may be growing addicted to it, according to a study by the National Institute on Media and the Family at Iowa State University. The study drew...

    Blog posts | April 21, 2009 4:07am PDT

  • Who visited job search Web sites in December 2008

    Demographic Segments Dec-2007 Dec-2008 Point Change Gender All Males 53.5% 46.3% -7.2 All Females 46.5% 53.7% 7.2 Age Persons: Under 24 16.6% 15.3% -1.4 Persons: 25-49 57.8%...

    Blog posts | February 24, 2009 9:01am PST

  • Sony collected, shared kids' info; FTC sues

    In Robert Bly's "The Sibling Society," the poet compares modern society to "Jack and the Beanstalk." Jack is running from the giant and the giant's wife hides him in a cupboard. As parents giving...

    Blog posts | December 11, 2008 8:45am PST

  • Will it be our job to legitimise the web?

    Nobody likes to say it, and nobody likes hearing it. People squirm, pull semi-distressed faces, people become uncomfortable at the thought and sound of these next words. These dreaded words -...

    Blog posts | October 22, 2008 6:03am PDT

  • UK educator: Teach creationism

    So this is the state of science education? I just don't know what to think anymore. The Times of London reports that Britain's director of education at the Royal Society says creationism should...

    Blog posts | September 11, 2008 11:47am PDT

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