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Garrett E

With the help of supercomputing power, researchers explore the health risks of wireless... - 0 views

www.utexas.edu/...wireless_health

habits of learning and managing online activity culture health wireless

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  • Garrett E on 21 Oct 11
     
    The University of Texas at Austin found in accordance with the WHO study in May 2011, released a tentative warning suggesting pragmatic measures to reduce exposure when using radiofrequency electromagnetic power-emitting devices near the body. "The evidence, while still accumulating, is strong enough to support a conclusion… that there could be some risk," wrote Dr. Jonathan Samet, chairman of the WHO's working group on the subject. "Therefore, we need to keep a close watch for a link between cellphones and cancer risk."
Asa N

How to save your child from getting addicted to the internet? | Security World News - 1 views

www.securityworldnews.com/...tting-addicted-to-the-internet

virtual_world global

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  • Asa N on 21 Oct 11
     
    This article speaks about kid's addiction to the internet.
Riya P

Effects of Technology on Culture - 0 views

webpages.scu.edu/...linearhypertext.html

Cultural community_citizenship

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  • Technology has had an outstanding effect on modern society and culture.  It provides us with tools that enhance our ability to network through internet communities which includes anything from online gaming to applications such as Facebook or Twitter.  Internet communities promote freedom of expression that may not be as feasible in real life.  Real life, inevitably, contains many stereotypes and whether we believe in them or not, they are still in existence subconsciously
  • Riya P on 21 Oct 11
     
    Cultrual! This is a really long article about how cultures overlap. "Technology has had an outstanding effect on modern society and culture. It provides us with tools that enhance our ability to network through internet communities which includes anything from online gaming to applications such as Facebook or Twitter. Internet communities promote freedom of expression that may not be as feasible in real life. Real life, inevitably, contains many stereotypes and whether we believe in them or not, they are still in existence subconsciously"
Garrett E

How wireless technology can affect the body - Health - CBC News - 1 views

www.cbc.ca/...cellphone-health-wireless.html

habits of learning and managing online activity culture health cellphone texting

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  • Garrett E on 21 Oct 11
     
    Phones send waves of radiation. About five billion wireless subscriptions world wide, which is given by WHO's estimate. Long-term exposure to the the electromagnetic fields (EMF), which cellphones communications create, has been given attention to by researchers. In May of this year, the WHO's International Agency for REsearch on Cancer found that the evidence was too inadequate to make any conclusions about risk. Many studies have been done, but no solid proof has been found. Another study was done on a case of glioma, a type of brain cancer, and acoustic neuroma,, a slow-growing non-cancerous tumour in the inner ear that results in hearing loss. Although the group found the evidence also lacking. however, the evidence was significant enough to warrant classifying radio frequency electromagnetic fields as "possibly carcinogenic to humans." WHO places this in a category known as 2B. Mind, coffee and pesticide DDT are also classified as "possibly carcinogenic to humans." Placing calls rather than emailing or texting has been proved that the risk is higher since the radio frequency energy is higher. Even though the evidence is limited, many countries advise children especially should limit their use of cellphones. The United Kingdom, German, Belgium, Israel, Russia, France, Canada, and India are all included. James McNamee, division chief for health effects and assessments in Health Canada's bureau of consumer and clinical radiation protection, said, "There has been relatively little science done on children and children's cellphone use, and children are going to be using these devices for a much larger period of their life span. Their brains and immune systems are still developing." Health Canada said cellphone users may take practical steps to reduce exposure, such as: Limit the length of cellphone calls. Replace cellphone calls with text messages or use "hands-free" devices. Encourage those under the age of 18 to limit the cellphone use.
Asa N

More people are choosing virtual over real world - Lifestyle - DNA - 1 views

www.dnaindia.com/...irtual-over-real-world_1600785

virtual_world global

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  • Sage S on 20 Oct 11
     
    Can it be possible that more people are choosing the virtual world over the real world? It came as no surprise to the Cisco's Connected World Technology Report 2011. A young girl proudly stated that she had over 700 Facebook friends, but to no surprise she admitted to not knowing over 600 of them. Quote: "Online addiction is just as bad as any other kind of addiction and one really needs to be self regulating."
  • Asa N on 21 Oct 11
     
    This article talks about how people are getting addicted to Virtual Worlds.
Asa N

The Watch - virtual worlds in the news - 0 views

www.metaversejournal.com/...virtual-worlds-in-the-news-167

global virtual_world

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  • Asa N on 21 Oct 11
     
    This article talks about 10 subjects on virtual worlds.
Asa N

Virtual world activity (Summer 2010) | Virtual World Watch - 1 views

virtualworldwatch.net/...ual-world-activity-summer-2010

global virtual_world

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  • Virtual world activity in UK universities and colleges
  • Asa N on 21 Oct 11
     
    Virtual World activity in UK universities and colleges.
Sage S

The Health Effects of Social Networking - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Social digital_health

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  • two British scientists have recently suggested that spending all day, and — admit it — much of the night networking on a computer might in fact be bad for your body and your brain.
  • Susan Greenfield, a professor of pharmacology at Oxford University and the director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, told a British newspaper on Tuesday that social networking sites remind her of the way that “small babies need constant reassurance that they exist”
  • Garrett E on 20 Oct 11
     
    health effects of social networking two British scientists, professor of pharmacology at Oxford University (Susan Greenfield) and the director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain
  • Sage S on 21 Oct 11
     
    Could it be possible that social networking is destroying us? Well, not technically, but it can be causing major problems. If brains of the young are exposed to the outset of a world full of instant new screen images coming up with the click of a key, because such rapid changes could make the brain operate in such ways. Quote: "My fear is that these technologies are infantilizing the brain into the state of small children who are attracted by buzzing noises and bright lights, who have a small attention span and who live for the moment."- Lady Greenfield, a neuroscientist and a baroness.
Brandon P

Game app teaches kids social networking safety - TODAY Tech - TODAY.com - 0 views

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cultural digital_safety whsa

shared by Brandon P on 20 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • to help kids understand responsible online behavior such as securing their personal information, protecting their privacy and defending their peers against cyberbullying
  • “It’s never too early to talk to kids about safe online behavior, particularly when accessing social networks,”
  • “Using the Internet is an important life skill. As parents introduce new technology to their kids, this is another tool they can use to help their kids make good choices.”
  • Peyton whs-B on 20 Oct 11
     
    Application that teaches kids social networking safety.
  • Madison T. on 21 Oct 11
     
    help kids understand responsible online behavior such as securing their personal information, protecting their privacy and defending their peers against cyberbullying "It's never too early to talk to kids about safe online behavior, particularly when accessing social networks," says Lynette Owens, director of Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids & Families. "Using the Internet is an important life skill. As parents introduce new technology to their kids, this is another tool they can use to help their kids make good choices."
  • Brandon P on 21 Oct 11
     
    "The free mobile app BeSeen - launched in partnership with Web Wise Kids, a nonprofit specializing in Internet safety - is a single-player game that replicates a social networking site where players create a profile and travel through a condensed school year. To earn rewards, the player must make positive choices when presented with challenging social situations and solve puzzles along the way. The game is designed to help kids understand responsible online behavior such as securing their personal information, protecting their privacy and defending their peers against cyberbullying"
Brandon P

Google Promotes Online Safety With 'Good to Know' Campaign - Search Engine Watch (#SEW) - 0 views

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cultural digital_safety whsa

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  • Google Promotes Online Safety With 'Good to Know' Campaign
  • Google is about to launch its first online safety campaign. Teaming with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), Google will promote “safe computer usage” for users: by logging out of computers when they're finished using them, specialized child protection, use of cookies in web browsers, and 'two-factor authorization' which sees the user entering a password and then a unique verification code sent to their mobile device
  • Gillan Guy, the CAB's chief executive, said that “Information is a powerful tool for preventing problems from arising in the first and safety, personal data and identity theft are among the top concerns of people of using internet”.
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  • Google & the Citizens Advice Bureau created a few tips to stay safe online: Always make sure to have a strong password. Try to always have a unique password to you that no one else will know. Using a long password will keep it safe. Try to always have a mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols. Some people remember their password with a song or lyrics or a mixture of the two. When you get a suspicious email with personal information on it, go directly to the site: don't click on the link in the email. Unless you're expecting the email, it's probably not from them and is known as a "Phishing attack" that's trying to get your personal info and steal from you. Always look for 'https' in the URL. A website is running through a secure connection when it's through https. This will safeguard your emails, credit card numbers, and all other info from watching eyes. Just as you make sure not to leave your front door open, you need to make sure you're always signing out of your computer. Make sure to always sign out of social media accounts and all other accounts that you may have signed into. Try and only use safe networks that are secure. Internet cafes are nice but not always the safest place for you to be browsing the Internet. With all the apps out there, make sure that you always have the latest app. Make sure you trust all your apps and the sources your apps come from. Always lock and passcode lock your phone. Never store personal details on your phone because anyone could take it and have all your info. Two-step verification is a must if accounts offer it. This will make you or anyone else go through two different steps of verification to access your account – much like Facebook when you login. You have to login and then tell which computer you're logging in from, then it texts you. By doing this it will keep your account safe.
  • Ashley B. on 20 Oct 11
     
    On this website, I have highlighted a few sections that I thought were important. In the pink, I highlighted what Google is launching and why. In the yellow, I highlighted a quote someone said. The green highlight shows 7 tips that are very important for not only students, but everyone else to stay safe online.
  • Braxton R on 21 Oct 11
     
    Google gives information on how to be safe online. "Good to Know" campaign.
  • Brandon P on 21 Oct 11
     
    "Google will promote "safe computer usage" for users: by logging out of computers when they're finished using them, specialized child protection, use of cookies in web browsers, and 'two-factor authorization' which sees the user entering a password and then a unique verification code sent to their mobile device."
Brandon P

Kids Rules for Online Safety (for pre-teens) | SafeKids.com - 0 views

www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety

cultural digital_safety whsa

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  •  I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.
  • 7.   I will not give out my Internet password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my parents.
  • 3.   I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.
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  • 4.   I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents.*  
  • 5.   I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents right away so that they can contact the service provider.
  • 6.   I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.
  • 1.   I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission.*  
  • 8.   I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or jeopardize my family’s privacy*
  • 9.   I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts o
  • ther people or
  • is against the law.
  • 10. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and teach them things about the Internet, computers and other technology.
  • Toni H. on 05 Oct 09
     
    safety online
  • Brandon P on 21 Oct 11
     
    "Kids Rules for Online Safety " This website shows kids rules that they should follow for online safety. This rules will help pre-teens learn about online safety
Brandon P

Safety Tips - 0 views

www.netsmartz.org/...safetytips

cultural digital_safety whsa

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  • Brandon P on 21 Oct 11
     
    Website: list tips for online safety for young people. Clear, simple, easy-to-read house rules should be posted on or near the monitor. Create your own computer rules or print the Internet safety pledge. The pledge can be signed by adults and children and should be periodically reviewed
Brandon P

Online Safety Tips - 0 views

www.cyberpatrol.com/onlinesafetytips.asp

cultural digital_safety whsa

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  • Brandon P on 21 Oct 11
     
    "Online Safety Tips Safe Internet Surfing Tips for Parents and Kids Top Ten Tips for Parents to Share with their Kids About Online Behavior"
Brandon P

Staying Safe Online - 0 views

www.haltabuse.org/...online.shtml

cultural digital_safety whsa

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  • Kreslyn C on 16 Feb 11
     
    This page tells how to stay safe online.
  • Brandon P on 21 Oct 11
     
    "Here are some simple tips to help you stay safe online. If you have been harassed or stalked online, please go to What To Do If You've Been Harassed Online and follow the instructions there. We've also provided some offline safety tips." Select a gender-neutral username, email address, etcKeep your primary email address privateGet a free email accountDon't give out information simply because it is requestedBlock or ignore unwanted usersDon't allow others to draw you into conflictLurk in a new forum to learn local customsIf a place becomes stressful, leave it.When you change, really change
Riya P

Parents should control use of technology - 1 views

www.deseretnews.com/...control-use-of-technology.html

Cultural community_citizenship Control

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  • 1. Power down at mealtimes. This means no television, computers or texting. This is the time to really connect with each other without the technological distractions that can be so overwhelming throughout the day. 2. No computers in kids' bedrooms until at least high school. Please trust me on this one. The risks just aren't worth it. Keep computers in public areas of your house, and regularly monitor their usage. 3. Limit or eliminate television viewing on school nights. You'll be amazed at the impact this will have on your family. Kids play games, become creative and interact with us and their siblings. 4. No social media networks until at least high school, and supervise their use. Many kids just don't have the impulse control to adequately control this technology, and the effects on them and others can be substantial. 5. Supervise cell phone use, including texting. You need to be guided by the maturity of your child, but irresponsible behavior should result in increased supervision. 6. Learn about technology. Don't be afraid of texting, video-conferencing, iPads, or Facebook. They are fun and great ways to stay connected with your kids.
  • Riya P on 19 Oct 11
     
    Tips for parents that think their kids are spending too much time with technology
Brandon P

How to stay safe online while traveling - San Jose Mercury News - 0 views

www.mercurynews.com/...ci_18524092

cultural digital_safety whsa

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  • Brandon P on 21 Oct 11
     
    "Taking a trip with always-on digital devices can be like traveling with your safe -- and forgetting to lock it. Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi hotspots in airports, hotels and cafes is an irresistible activity for business and casual travelers. But sending sensitive information over the air on an unsecured network is risky computing behavior, said Kelly Davis-Felner, marketing director for the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global nonprofit industry association." People have to be careful when traveling to places and using unsecured internet.
Riya P

Parents urged to limit TV for youngest children - 0 views

www.statesman.com/...youngest-children-1922129.html

community_citizenship Cultural TVtime

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  • Video time provides no educational benefits for children younger than 2 and leaves less room for activities that do, such as interacting with other people and playing, the group said.
  • Riya P on 19 Oct 11
     
    Why parents should not let their 2 year old kids watch TV.
Riya P

Parents' Perspectives of technology - 0 views

www.klove.com/...Technology-and-Kids.aspx

community_citizenship Cultural perspectives

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  • Studies now show a link in electronics and ADHD/ADD. What kids really need in face time with mom and dad
  •   There is a time and place for technology, but to rely on it to "babysit" our children is not the answer.
  • Technology is training our kids to expect results now.
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  • Allowing our children access to technology at an early age in their development has it's pros and cons
  • Riya P on 19 Oct 11
     
    Different perspectives from parents and their kids' technology usage
Riya P

Keep your kids safe on Facebook - 1 views

www.klove.com/...our-kids-safe-on-Facebook.aspx

community_citizenship Cultural facebook

shared by Riya P on 19 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • First step, if you don't have a Facebook account, get one and learn about it before you allow your teen to get one. Another suggestion, teach your kids to use common sense. Don't put your social security number, address or phone number online. Finally, don't teach your kids to be dishonest!
  • Riya P on 19 Oct 11
     
    What parents should do to keep their kids and family safe on Facebook.
Riya P

STOP cyberbullying: What's the Parents' Role in This? - 0 views

www.stopcyberbullying.org/...parents_role.html

community_citizenship Cultural cyberbullying

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  • Parents need to be the one trusted place kids can go when things go wrong online and offline. Yet they often are the one place kids avoid when things go wrong online. Why? Parents tend to overreact.
  • Parents need to be supportive of your child during this time
  • Let the school know so the guidance counselor can keep an eye out for in-school bullying and for how your child is handling things.
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  • But there are two things you must consider before anything else. Is your child at risk of physical harm or assault? And how are they handling the attacks emotionally?  
  • Riya P on 19 Oct 11
     
    What parents should do in case their child is being cyberbullied.
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