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Mon
Aug 6, '12
2
Sex Offenders Hiding in Plain Sight
A new study by Utica College estimates that nearly one in six convicted sex offenders is avoiding court-imposed or statutory restrictions by altering their digital identity.
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Thu
Aug 2, '12
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Is the Internet Driving us Crazy?
Research is starting to show that Internet use can have a negative impact on our well being. Newsweek Magazine's Tony Dokoupil cites many new studies with shocking results in this article. It's worth a read.
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Tue
Jul 31, '12
2
When Should Kids Have Phones?
Technology, a gift and potential curse, is rampant. Our society is filled with lap PC's, tablets, and smartphones. We even create new lingo for these things such as iPhone and Android. But what is the reality for children who live in a technology-saturated world? Taylor Martin wrote an article for PhoneDog Media about the reality of technology for kids and posed the question “at what age should you give your child a cell phone?”
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Mon
Jul 30, '12
1
"Sext" Education Goes to Court
What would you do if your 16-year old son notified you that he had been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography? Yes, the facts in the case indicate he sent a sexually explicit image of his girlfriend to a few high school buddies; in turn, those friends sent the same image to a few more friends.
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Fri
Jul 27, '12
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Pornography in Public—No Big Deal?
The appropriateness of viewing pornography in public has made headlines in recent months. Airplanes, cafés, gyms, libraries, and even cars on the road are places where freedom to use computers, tablets, and smartphones is being called into question. The most notable reason is when a person chooses to access illegal content or content not appropriate for all audiences. The New York Times recently ran a story highlighting this debate.
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Thu
Jul 26, '12
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Can ISPs Help Prevent Child Pornography?
In an effort to filter the Internet for a specific purpose, several big Internet Service Providers (ISP's) have collaborated in order to form the Center for Copyright Information, an ISP-level effort that will filter copyright-protected material.
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Wed
Jul 25, '12
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Schools Testing “Bring Your Own Device” Programs on Students
Schools in Hooksett, New Hampshire recently finished participating in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) pilot program for students. The BYOD program allows students to bring their personal electronic devices to school for academic purposes. The main concern is that there is no way to ensure students are not becoming distracted and using their devices for entertainment instead of education. Although students responded favorably to the program, a decision about its future has yet to be made.
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Tue
Jul 24, '12
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Penn State: A Failed Institution
Penn State failed. It failed as an educational institution. It failed its teachers, students, players, alumni, fans, local community and the nation.
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Mon
Jul 23, '12
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CyberBully Hotline Grant Program for Schools
The CyberBully Hotline from SchoolReach is a communication tool that allows students to send anonymous voice or text messages to school officials to report bullying acts. These reports can be immediately responded to anonymously by school officials who provide support to help students effectively address each situation. It's a great program aimed at helping each child feel safe at school by doing something about bullying and online harassment of students.
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Fri
Jul 20, '12
1
Sexting Is (Still) Illegal
Sending sexually explicit text messages ("sexting") is a crime in many states. When children or teens send sexually graphic images of themselves to others, it is considered child pornography.
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