This week I am dedicating my posts to the topic of cybersafety. This is the second post in the series. Sextortion is defined as kids being blackmailed into something sexual they don’t want to do. This term was completely new to me walking into last week’s Wired Safety Summit and if this is the…
Wired Safety Summit Focuses on Teen & Tween Cybersafety
This week I am dedicating my posts to the topic of cybersafety. This is the first post in the series. Last week the 12th Annual Wired Safety Summit convened in Washington, D.C. and brought together members including teens, tweens, lawmakers, parents, and companies who are dedicated to promoting cybersafety. While the day is filled with…
Friday Fave: Motorola Talkabout MJ270R for Gadget Loving Outdoor Enthusiast (w. giveaway)
Last weekend Little Miss Techie and I went on her first Brownie “camping” trip. I unplugged for the entire time we were gone although it got me thinking about modern technology and the camping experiences I had as a former Brownie and Girl Scout. Back in the day before you could pull out your smartphone…
Tech Savvy Kids Communicate Via Email to Hone Writing Skills
Thank you to Yahoo! Mail for sponsoring this post about staying connected. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. It probably isn’t surprising that Little Miss Techie has her own email account since she was born. When she sits down at the computer…
Is there a place for Twitter in the classroom?
Ok social media mavens and teaching friends, this morning’s headline on CNN proclaims that Twitter has a place in the classroom. 8th grade teacher, Enrique Legaspi encourages students in his East Los Angeles classroom to BYOT- bring your own technology– or use classroom computers in their history class. In their study of World War I,…
Personalized iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Portfolio by Things Remembered (w. giveaway)
Father’s Day in our house is always a little tricky. Tech Savvy Daddy is notorious for buying himself the latest and greatest gadgets and always for the lowest price around so it’s difficult for me to match his deal seeking abilities and beat him to the punch. Rather than buying the hot tech toy, I’m…
Cube Dog: Virtual Dog in an App Form with a Lesson on Geotags
For more information about Cube Dog please visit the Facebook page or download it on iTunes While we love our three year old Labrador, there are times when a virtual dog is far more appealing. If the kids are clamoring for a dog of their own, let them try creating and caring for a virtual best friend using…
US Military Creating Good Viruses to Prevent Cyberattacks
When we refer to viruses, they generally come with a negative connotation of causing harm but have you ever thought of them as a method of protection? While cybercriminals are always trying to work their way into our home systems, governments are working to guard against attacks on government-run computing systems as part of cyberterrorism. Last…
Tips for Creating an More Allergy-Friendly Home
I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program. This weekend I unplugged to spend some time outdoors with Little Miss Techie for her first Brownie camping trip. I love the great outdoors and…
Friday Faves: Father’s Day Gadget Guide for Dads (w. giveaways!)
In our house, Tech Savvy Daddy is a gadget-a-holic! Here are some of the awesome new products that we’ve tried and can recommend as great gifts for the special father in your life. XO Skins Screen Protectors ($11.95 and up depending on the device)— There’s nothing worse than a scratched screen on a brand new…
