The popularity of social media sites among today's youth means that they have become the default communication tools for a new generation of children looking to communicate with the world around them. But is it appropriate for teachers to friend their students? Of course it isn't.
iOS 4 was an incredibly popular mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. In fact is was so popular that it had a big impact on the design for Apple's latest OS X 10.7. So, can iOS 5 have the same impact? Let's find out.
Today there are lots of creative blogging tools for students to use at school, but the five below are specifically catered towards a K-12 audience and come with lots of useful features for teachers and students. So, if you are itching to get your students online, consider the following options.
Try these great math apps the next time you are looking for a new way to challenge your children with their number work. These apps are tried and tested classroom tools and would be a great addition to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
Apple's Snow Leopard update brought a lot of fresh new changes to the OS X operating system, but it is now getting a little old in the tooth. A great way to fix this is to customize Mac 10.6 to give it a whole new look. Here's how to do it.
Need to spruce up your browser? What about giving it a whole new look? Make your browsing personal again with these great Mac themes for Firefox. There is something here for all tastes, so why not take a look and see what your next favorite add-on is going to be?
This week Skype and Facebook teamed up to offer a seemingly natural integration between their respective platforms. In Facebook you can now make video calls, and in Skype you can now post updates to your wall, instant message your friends, 'Like' comments and more. Here's how it works.
Right now, there seems to be no shortage of K-12 reading programs. Publishers are having to work hard to make sure that their series' stand out from the crowd. Many of these programs have similarities, but each one has a slightly different emphasis. Here's what you can expect.
Ever wanted to create your own app, but were worried about the necessary programming skills? If so, ListenVoice might just be for you, because this new site allows you to do just that.
Today, they are increasingly more common. ioSafe has two SSD versions in their lineup, and many other manufacturers are beginning to follow suit. So, let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of buying one as your next external storage device.
Internet safety is an important issue that is relevant to all parents today. However, finding the best advice and keeping up with the latest threats can be very time consuming. Thankfully, there are lots of great websites that can do the hard work for you.
If you want to be in with a chance to win a free copy of this mind-bending concentration game, all you need to do is leave a comment below telling me how, or why, you use puzzle apps in the classroom.
Apple's mobile computing options are an intuitive way for kids to explore the digital age. However, it is important to set limits. The iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch parental controls do just that. Here's how they work.