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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.

There's a lot of misinformation out there about legal rights and responsibilities in the digital era. This is especially disconcerting when it comes to information being shared with youth. Kids and teens are bombarded with messages from a myriad of sources that using new technology is high-risk behavior. Downloading music is compared to stealing a bicycle - even though many downloads are lawful. Making videos using short clips from other sources is treated as probably illegal - even though many such videos are also lawful. This misinformation is harmful, because it discourages kids and teens from following their natural inclination to be innovative and inquisitive. The innovators, artists and voters of tomorrow need to know that copyright law restricts many activities but also permits many others. And they need to know the positive steps they can take to protect themselves in the digital sphere. In short, youth don't need more intimidation - what they need is solid, accurate information.

Social Network to support and report on how teachers are using virtual worlds to extend learning and provide students with opportunities that may not exist in their classroom. Working with Teen Second Life and Second Life educators to develop sustainable authentic learning.

A group of teens break into a blind man's home thinking they'll get away with the perfect crime. They're wrong.

Thoughtful response by Don Tapscott to NYT story on tech-distracted teens

Very interesting.

And, unlike the NYT article, the author references the studies he cites.

A group edited blog by teachers and educators using virtual worlds, mmorpgs and gamer technologies to enhance learning

Really well done information in comic/toon theme on internet safety

A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, where her every move starts to be manipulated by an anonymous...