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At the core of FreshBrain is an open and free web site freshbrain.org that provides teens with the opportunity to explore, engage, and create through activities and projects. FreshBrain takes advantage of the latest technologies, such as web conferencing and social networking, to provide a very progressive environment where teens can complete activities and work together on projects. This experience is enhanced with Advisors, available to support and mentor teens who are working on projects, with the intention of increasing the likelihood of success. In addition, FreshBrain provides teens with tools and training in the latest technologies to complete these projects. Providing the latest tools in technology, and a social interactive networking environment, has enabled teens to explore, create, and share with others. A result of pulling these two key online arenas together into one solution has enabled FreshBrain to attract teens comfortable with technology and communicating online. Creations from FreshBrain users range from music videos to logo designs.

ConnectSafely is for parents, teens, educators, advocates - everyone engaged in and interested in the impact of the social Web. The user-driven, all-media, multi-platform phase of the Web has begun, we all have much to learn about it, and this is the central space - linked to from social networks across the Web - for learning about safety on Web 2.0 together. Our forum is also designed to give teens and parents a voice in the public discussion about youth online safety begun back in the '90s. In addition, the site has tips for teens and parents, as well as other resources for safe blogging and social networking.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), created this Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns. Recognizing that teens want to be treated as equals, NIDA scientists were careful not to preach about the dangers of drug use. Rather, the site delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that kids will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions. Elements such as animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to clarify concepts, test the visitor's knowledge, and make learning fun through interaction.

MacArthur Foundation ~ Results from the most extensive U.S. study on teens and their use of digital media show that America's youth are developing important social and technical skills online - often in ways adults do not understand or value.

"Financial literacy is a skill essential to future success and should be given the same weight in school as English or math. High school and middle school educators striving to augment their own financial literacy curriculum will find a wealth of material in these teacher's guides, student activities, and presentations. Log in or register to download the lessons." Grouped by: -Young Children -Children -Teens -College -Special Needs -All Ages

"Digital Bytes teaches teens digital citizenship through student-directed, media-rich activities that tackle real-world dilemmas. Teens learn from the experiences of their peers then create collaborative projects that voice their ideas for making smart, safe choices online."

Yoursphere is a unique social network for kids and teens that puts safety first. Kids love yoursphere because it's private and activity-oriented. Parents love Yoursphere because it's built upon a rock-solid foundation of "safety first".

Common Craft's take on protecting your online reputation -- great video for teens to watch.

Common Craft's take on protecting your online reputation -- great video for teens to watch.

Article about a Massachusettes teen who hanged herself due to ongoing bullying.

Teaching our children about internet safety and anti-bullying is critical. This is a sad story for all involved.

Education Week Teacher. I like this quote: "What matters is not whether or not teens are speaking in public, but how we support them as they try to learn how to responsibly navigate the networked public spaces that are central to contemporary life."

"The Saga Twilight: Eclipse" premiered Thursday to hordes of screaming young women in Los Angeles with the usual composition of the razor-toothed werewolves and bloodthirsty vampires, but it's true heroes of the movie is the pair of lovers who long for the love of a teenage girl.

A great resource for cellphones in education LG Text Ed program brings together an advisory council of leading child behavior and health experts who examine important issues related to tweens, teens, and mobile phone use.

simply AMAZING!!

Results from the most extensive U.S. study on teens and their use of digital media show that America's youth are developing important social and technical skills online - often in ways adults do not understand or value.

Explores how adults are using social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace.  Findings include: Adult internet users with a profile on a social network site have quadrupled in the last four years; Although the percentage of teens using social networks is higher, adults still make up the majority of social network users; and Younger adults are far more likely to use social networks than older adults.

In a role reversal, students provide the tech support, creating a 'culture of respect' between teachers and teens.