Posted in Education, environment, futurist, Guest Posts, Learning Commons, Public Service Announcement, Scoop.it, socialmedia, Twitter, Wordpress, tagged Coolwired, cybersafety, Cybersecurity, edtech, Education, filters, Google, online, OpenDNS, WiFi on June 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Kim Komando: Make Wi-Fi network safe for kids The Desert Sun Kim Komando: Make Wi-Fi network safe for kids. For filtering an entire network, the program you want is called OpenDNS Family Shield.
Source: www.desertsun.com Thanks to Kim Komando (is that her real name?) for this timely tip! We all want cyber safety & security for our kids. She offers excellent tips on her website. See @Coolwired on Twitter. Thanks for visiting! 
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See on Scoop.it – Social Media: Changing Our World of Education
This infographic takes a closer look at social media use among teens, like their most favorite and important networks.
Social Media privacy is of concern to parents and teachers of our young people. Cybersafety is an important new life skill for everyone.
See on www.digitalinformationworld.com
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This free, excellent virtual STEMx Education Conference is being held online, for access, all around the globe!
The world’s first massively open online conference is for students and educators focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and more will take place around the clock September 19-21, 2013, and is free to attend.
STEMxCon
Check out the important information here, at this link:
With over 75 general presentations and 20 great Guest Speakers, this conference offers something for everyone!
Check out this list of great Keynote Speakers:
http://stemxcon.com/page/2013-keynotes
Credit:
Many thanks to Lucy Gray, and Steve Hargadon for organizing this massive open online conference!
@Coolwired. Thanks for visiting! 🙂
I invite you to join our Community of Cool Visitors, here, from around the world. See if your Country is represented. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
STEMx 2013 Advisory Board Member: Lillian Bertrand
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Set up a kid-friendly iPad-just in time for Summer Holidays!
See on Scoop.it – #LearningCommons
Before handing over your iPad to a kid, it’s best to do some parental preparation. In this Macworld Video, Scholle Sawyer McFarland offers some tips.
Here is an excellent site for Parents! Technology is changing so quickly.
Keep your children safe online. 🙂
Thanks to Scholle Sawyer McFarland, Sr. Editor at Macworld.
See on www.macworld.com
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I promise not to post frivolous, irrelevant topics, only carefully curated, timely topics! 🙂
There is so much to learn… & so little time!
Who needs Information Overload (also known as Filter Failure) ??
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Edublogger
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Really that many? Yes! (and more). Thanks to
This outsanding list will keep you busy, for most of the weekend! You will find everything from abcteach and Animoto to Wikis.
This just might be another example of Information Overload. It’s a lot. I know. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! 😉
Just don’t forget Father’s Day!! Spend some “quality time” with you family. 🙂
Credit: 
http://www.edutopia.org/groups/technology-integration-high-school/57108
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Parking spaces, e-payments, communications, education, libraries & more!
Here they come:
http://mashable.com/2011/05/08/innovative-tech/
Credit: Erica Swallow writes this informative post @Mashable.
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This is a rather controversial topic, today, in Education.
Some innovative educators argue in favour of student use of social media, citing an increase in communicating, collaborating, and multi-tasking.
I’m thinking of Don Tapscott and Terry Freedman, among many others.
Others denounce student use of social media, saying it distracts students too much, and reduces their ability to learn the basics (like concentrating, questioning, thinking, and problem-solving).
What do you think? Who is right here? Does it affect their chances for college admission and/or future job applications? Feel free to comment.
Credit:Check out this Infographic at
http://holykaw.alltop.com/is-social-media-ruining-students-infographic
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You need to teach them now!
Here is a timely article with appropriate techniques for helping parents to deal with this insidious crime:
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/5-strategies-for-dealing-with-cyberbullying.htm#mkcpgn=kaw1
Credit:Jessica Toothman, writing @ The Learning Channel, How Stuff Works
It discusses some threatening methods used by cyberbullies, such as:
As the song by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young says: “Teach your children well…”
This alternate link is for helping Teachers:
http://edublogs.org/2010/11/30/we-should-talk-what-are-you-doing-to-ensure-student-safety-online/
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Audioboo, Chir.ps, Twitpic, & more…
How do you upload your pics , sounds & videos to Twitter?
Aliza Sherman has written this great article with so many good tips for you. Take your time to explore this site for yourself.
Try out these apps, and tell us how they work for you. Enjoy!
Look here: http://bit.ly/dopf0k
Credit: Aliza Sherman, writing @ GigaOm
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Save yourself a lot of time!
Try these great Twitter Directories. Don Reisinger divides these directories into “The Standouts” and “The Rest”.
Try them for yourself, to see if you agree with him.
Feel free to comment about your preferences, here.
You can thank me later. 😉
Credit: Don Reisinger, writing @ CNet News.
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