Digital Nation not only quoted my reaction to the CNN article and referenced my concerns about one day becoming like South Korea but also compiled all of Dr. John Grohol’s relevant responses about internet addiction from the live discussion into one post. Topics related to internet addiction include: The stigma of internet addiction Pros and cons…
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PBS Digital Nation Covers Internet Addiction
After yesterday’s disclosure about my internet addiction, PBS’ Digital Nation staff offered to help me and anyone else who may have a little problem with time spent online. I may have been making fun of the CNN article for its sensational nature, but internet addiction is very serious in other countries like South Korea. Last…
TONIGHT! PBS Digital Nation Broadcast
Last month I named PBS Frontline’s Digital Nation site my Website of the Week. I’ve loved following the blog as this project emerges. Tonight the broadcast component to the South Korea stories, “South Korea: The Most Wired Placed on Earth,” will air as the second segment on FRONTLINE/World tonight, Apr 14, at 9 pm on…
Website of the Week: PBS Kids Play!
What in the world has Little Miss Techie been up to these days? Besides enjoying her recent trip to the circus and delighting in the world’s largest collection of blocks that now fills our dining room, she’s been spending her computer time enjoying our free trial of PBS Kids Play. Launched less than 2 weeks…
Website of the Week: PBS Frontline’s Digital Nation
Yesterday I had the pleasure of participating in conversations about digital technologies for PBS Frontline’s new multi- platform project called Digital Nation. While the site just launched, it is informative, fascinating, current, and is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. And this is just the beginning. Digital Nation is an experimental, participatory web site seeking user…
Website of the Week: PBS KIDS Island
PBS is synonymous with high quality educational content. They pioneered educational programming with the introduction of Sesame Street in the 70s and are now teaching a whole new generation of tech savvy kids through the new PBS KIDS Island. PBS KIDS Island provides free reading games and activities for children ages 2-5 years, with additional…
Website of the Week- PBS Kids
Earlier this week I discussed characteristics of good websites for kids. This week’s Website of the Week was selected because it is a model site for easy navigation for children and contains something for everyone. PBS Kids is a great site because it is for kids of all ages due to the variety of…
2026 World Cup Activities for All Ages
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament begins today in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Between now and July 19, 48 national teams will play 104 matches across 16 cities in the three countries. Watching games might inspire questions about the game itself, players, and countries competing for this year’s title. Whether you have a…
Favorite Advent Calendars for All Ages
The links in this Favorite Advent Calendars for All Ages post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. When I was little, advent calendars were part of our holiday tradition. Starting on December 1, my brother and I would open a little…
The Best Age-Appropriate Advent Calendars for Kids
When I was little, it was a family tradition to always have advent calendars to start the month of December. Each day my brother and I would open a little door that revealed a piece of chocolate, with the final one being opened on Christmas Eve. The tradition of advent calendars continues in our house,…
