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A rather bold take on what the Web will be like 10 years from now.

A nice forecast of what the next generation web browsing experience might be like. Of interest to those mindful of web security in schools is the prominent role of handheld devices that will neatly flow around the school's security apparatus.

In Australia, a new social network for children ages 6-12 accessible only to students and teachers at Australian primary schools is launched. Called SuperClubsPLUS -- what a GREAT idea. Now, this is something other countries should be doing -- flattening at least the schools under their jurisdiction. Hope they have their disciplinary and reporting issues worked out b/c any where two students are gathered, online or off, there are always issues. Still don't understand why they are calling it a SOCIAL NETWORK. It is an educational network -- unless they are going to let it be social.

Educational Network launches for Australian kids ages 6-12.

Acceptable use policies including mobile phones

Just turned up this very nice post by Doug Belshaw about Acceptable Use Policies that Include Cell phones - this one and the one he wrote before it are very nice talking points for your committe who looks at AUP's.