Issues & Ideas
DISCUSSION: Pew Internet Research Senior Researcher Amanda Lenhart
Posted on March 14, 2013 by adam · Leave a Comment
Join the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project Senior Researcher Amanda Lenhart as she discusses findings from their new report on teens and their technology use. The report focuses on teens’ smartphone and tablet use, and updates their findings on mobile internet access, with full demographic details. On Thursday March 14, from noon-1 [...]
ROUNDUP: Back to School Technology
Posted on August 13, 2012 by adam · Leave a Comment
We’re proud to introduce a new feature to our blog- Roughly every-other-week-or so, we’ll highlight some of our favorite blog posts from around the Internet. “Why?”, you ask. Well, because we like you. We also like the opportunity to share information that’s helpful and relevant, as well as introduce you to new blogs to add [...]
IDEA: The Educational Benefits of Blogging
Posted on July 30, 2012 by adam · Leave a Comment
Blogging is not just fun but also educational! Through blogging, children can build writing skills, become better researchers, develop better communication skills, and explore a wealth of topics that interest them. In fact, the research that goes with creating an interesting blog may fuel a child’s desire to learn more about a topic or explore [...]
CAMP: Maker Camp- Virtual Camp for Teens
Posted on July 28, 2012 by adam · 1 Comment
Maker Camp is a virtual summer camp that started on July 16 on Google+. Sponsored by Make magazine, the camp aims to involve teenagers in creating, building and discovery using digital tools. Maker Camp is free and open to all. It’s designed for kids ages 13-18, but there’s nothing prohibiting adults from joining in as well. You’ll need a profile on Google+ to [...]
SAFETY: Protecting Your Digital Footprint
Posted on May 1, 2012 by Melissa · 4 Comments
Just like in real life, every step we take online provides insight into our person. And don’t be fooled, even though you can’t see it, people are watching. That’s why it’s so important to protect that digital footprint, to somewhat wrap your reputation in virtual bubble-wrap. There are a few steps you can take to [...]
SURVEY: AVG Digital Diaries: Digital Coming of Age
Posted on April 26, 2012 by adam · Leave a Comment
Since 2010 AVG Technologies has been sponsoring research into how the Internet is impacting children as they play, learn, and grow up in today’s digital world. Over the last three years, they have been publishing studies of different age ranges and how the internet is affecting them. The latest study, titled Digital Coming of Age, surveyed [...]
INTERNET SAFETY: When Good Trades Go Bad
Posted on April 25, 2012 by Melissa · Leave a Comment
This story, by Digifam blog contributor Melissa Brodsky, tells a great and cautionary tale about both the amazing power of the internet and the dangers. The people on the other end of an exchange like the one described may not be your friend, or even who you thought they were. Don’t be paranoid, but it [...]
PASSION: When You Give A Kid A Cardboard Box…Caine Monroy
Posted on April 12, 2012 by Melissa · Leave a Comment
Please welcome new blogger for Digital Family Summit Melissa Brodsky. Melissa has been blogging since 2006, is a social media consultant and freelance writer, and is the mother of 5 aspiring bloggers/digital content creators. See below for more information about Melissa. You never know who it is you’re going to meet or how they are [...]
ISSUES: The Facebook Sword Cuts Both Ways
Posted on March 15, 2012 by adam · Leave a Comment
Since teenagers were first allowed on facebook, parents have been wanting to be their friends, and teens have been resisting. From the parent side, there are fears that if they don’t know what their kids are up to, then clearly the kids will run amok. Fear of illegal activity, sex-related escapades, sexting, satan-worshop, drugs– Fear [...]
