So, you like video games? Do you know that actual humans make video games with some type of computer code? It's true. But even better, kids can write programs too. It might seem scary to get started, but it's really not too bad. If you want to get started, I am going to recommend code.org. There are plenty of learning guides that are appropriate for a variety of ages. Oh, and it's free and online.

Even the lowest level activities are very complete—they even include ideas about functions and debugging. It's the best way to get a general idea of computer programming before moving on to a particular language.

If you want to be more creative with your programming, there is also Scratch (scratch.mit.edu). Scratch is a graphical (and free) programming language that focuses on the control of animated sprites. It's pretty easy to pick up and it's built so that you can share programs and modify others.

Finally, there is one more set of coding activities—physical programming. Physical programming takes some type of code but adds onto it some actual object that the code can control. If that sounds awesome, it's only because it is. There are two physical programming platforms that I have worked with before—Raspberry Pi and Arduino. Although these devices are not free, they aren't super expensive either. Both platforms have tons of great projects that kids (or adults) can work on.

Example: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/ and https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub

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Few parents say they have felt uncomfortable when information about their children is shared by other family members or caregivers on social media.

Most parents have not felt uneasy about the content posted about their children by other family members or caregivers on social media.

12% of all parents of children under 18 say they have ever felt uncomfortable about something posted about their child on social media by a spouse, family member or friend. Fully 88% say they have not felt this way.
11% of all parents have ever asked for content about their child posted by a family member, caregiver or friend to be removed from social media.

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From www.bostonglobe.com - March 4, 2015 9:27 AM

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A noted Williams College psychologist argues standardized tests are useful, if they measure the abilities students really need. VERY interesting, give it a READ!

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Es un artículo escrito con dos puntos de vistas positivos, por una parte la necesidad de que los tests deben dar más información valiosa con carácter predictivo. Y segundo enfatiza qué deben los niños dominar para desarrollar actitudes y destrezas positivas en este mundo cambiante.

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It used to be that neuroscientists thought smart people were all alike. But now they think that some very smart people retain the ability to learn rapidly, like a child, well into adolescence. That means they have a longer period of time to learn from their environment — and maybe learn Chinese.

Among some children with very high IQs, the brain appears to stay in learning hyperdrive for an extended period...

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Trojans, botnets, ransomware, rootkits—antivirus utilities protect against all kinds of malware, not just viruses. You really, really need antivirus protection.

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Les formules mathématiques capables de « deviner » quels sont vos écrivains préférés sur Amazon comme de prévoir les épidémies de grippe se nourrissent des milliards de données présentes sur le Net. Y compris de vos données personnelles. Inquiétant ?

« Dis-moi ce que tu lis, écoutes ou regardes, je te dirai non pas qui tu es mais ce que tu as envie de consommer »...

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From www.it-daily.net - December 14, 2014 8:46 AM

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Gezielte, gut getarnte Phishing-Attacken sind große Gefahr für Unternehmen.

Der Security-Software-Hersteller ESET rät Unternehmen zu einer verstärkten Sensibilisierung für Phishing-Attacken und damit einhergehend zu einer besseren IT-Weiterbildung. Nur so können die eigenen Mitarbeiter vor gezielten und gut getarnten Angriffen geschützt werden. Denn Attacken dieser Art sind mittlerweile geschickt auf ihre Zielgruppen zugeschnitten und nur mit großer Sorgfalt und Verständnis erkennbar.

Anlass für den Ratschlag ist das Ergebnis eines Tests, den das Center of Excellence for Research, Innovation, Education and Industrial Labs Partnership (CEFRIEL) im Auftrag von 15 internationalen Unternehmen kürzlich durchführte. Die Einrichtung prüfte die Anfälligkeit von Mitarbeitern für speziell auf Unternehmen gemünzte Betrugsversuche, so genannte „Spear-Phishing“-Attacken. Das Ergebnis: Jeder Fünfte ging den Testern ins Netz.

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Finnish cyber-security expert tells Istanbul audience that people have made gigantic IT companies billions in profits by providing private data for...

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From securelist.com - December 7, 2014 12:38 PM

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Our homes today look more like small offices. We have tons of different devices connected to our network, everything from storage devices and network equipment to wireless network printers

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From www.net-security.org - December 5, 2014 1:46 AM

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Child identity theft is considered to be one of the fastest-growing crimes. Kids’ identities are stolen over 50 times more than those of adults! We’re often so focused protecting our kids from so many threats in the real world; we forget that in cyberspace bad guys are stealing children’s identities to open credit cards, apply for loans, rent homes and even receive health care. Bad guys make money by selling and reselling the same child’s identity over and over. And they get away with it because parents don’t think about monitoring their son or daughter’s identity.

Why is this important? Children could potentially lose out on future jobs, internships and loans that require a clean background check or credit report—all because they were victims of identity theft as kids. That’s a future I’m trying to help my daughters avoid. Growing up in the real world is difficult enough that I don’t want their digital lives to hold them back.

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Steven Stich's curator insight, December 9, 2014 8:40 PM

Did you know that children's identity is stolen over 50 times more than adults? I had no idea until reading this article. People who steal children's identity use their information to open credit cards, apply for loans, and this can affect kids ability to gain jobs in the future as a result. One day these children will be the future of America so it is vital that actions are taken by parents to ensure that their children are being safe online, and that no one is taking advantage of them.

Smith_Lin's curator insight, December 10, 2014 3:23 AM

Absolute must read for parents

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From www.saferinternet.org.uk - December 2, 2014 12:10 PM

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Online Safety – Protecting our children from Radicalisation an Extremism [pdf]

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From www.theadvocate.com - November 2, 2017 6:19 PM

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Each year, families spend a lot of time in the kitchen together during the holidays. These moments not only make happy memories, but can be teachable moments as well, where children can learn valuable knowledge about the world around them.

Cooking can be used as a creative way to engage kids in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), which touches many aspects of daily living. Finding the connections between the classroom and day-to-day life can inspire children and pique their interest in these subjects.

Cooking and baking can be enjoyable pastimes for kids and parents who incorporate science in fun, interactive ways, ranging from the basics of measurements to thermodynamics and beyond.

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From finance.yahoo.com - March 31, 2015 6:52 PM

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Anybody who has kids — or hopes to — wants THEIR kids to be successful...

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From www.pcworld.com - February 23, 2015 12:38 PM

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YouTube is a fantastic way to keep your kids entertained with a tablet or smartphone, but it’s also a little concerning. You just never know if your child will end up using the suggested videos feature to jump from Sesame Street’s Elmo to a drunk Elmo parody, or view inappropriate advertising.

Google is aiming to solve that problem with a new app called YouTube Kids available on Monday for Android and iOS. The Kurio and nabi kids’ tablets will also receive the app in the coming weeks.

Early reports about the app surfaced late last week, but details were a little thin. Now that the app is available we can say that at first glance this app should appeal to parents and kids alike.

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Have you checked this new app yet? We are curious to know what parents and educators think.

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From www.commonsensemedia.org - February 10, 2015 3:24 PM

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Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Help keep your kids' online experiences positive and productive by learning the truth (and ignoring the rumors) about what really makes them safe.

By all means, use parental controls to help prevent exposure to age-inappropriate material and to manage time limits. But don't think they get you off the hook.

Continue to discuss responsible, respectful online behavior, set rules and consequences for misbehavior, and train your kid to manage his or her own usage.

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From www.tripwire.com - January 25, 2015 9:24 AM

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As part of a security awareness campaign, a seven-year-old girl was able to successfully hack a public WiFi hotspot in 10 minutes and 54 seconds.

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From gustmeesde.wordpress.com - December 26, 2014 5:39 PM

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Programme die auf JEDEN neuen PC, Laptop und Smartphones gehören. Es ist mal wieder soweit, Weihnachten und die Zeit der technischen Geschenke (gilt übrigens auch für andere Anlässe...

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From www.leparisien.fr - December 16, 2014 7:06 AM

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Imaginez un espion qui vous suit pas à pas, et indique minute par minute où vous vous trouvez…

L'étude s'interroge sur la finalité de ce pistage intensif et estime probable que ces données de géolocalisation soient revendues à des tiers.

Ainsi, sur les trois mois du test, «une des applications a accédé plus d'un million de fois à la géolocalisation», souligne les auteurs de l'étude, qui ajoutent avoir «du mal à relier cela à des fonctionnalités de l'application».

«Ces accès soulèvent une question de protection de la vie privée, transformant le téléphone en un instrument permanent de localisation de son propriétaire», indique la Cnil dans ses conclusions.

Si ce pistage peut procéder d'un simple effet d'aubaine, l'application collectant des informations qui ne seront pas forcément utilisées par la suite, la Cnil se demande si les applications ne chercheraient pas à acquérir des informations «en dehors de tout lien avec leurs fonctionnalités premières»

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From blog.kaspersky.com - December 15, 2014 12:45 PM

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Applying the incorrect settings to your router may lead to serious problems. Here is a short guide to protecting your home Wi-Fi network.

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From learning.blogs.nytimes.com - December 12, 2014 5:05 PM

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In this lesson, students will learn about the extent of cyberattacks just in the past year and the risks they pose for companies, governments and individuals.

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More good stuff on cyber safety and security

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From securelist.com - December 9, 2014 12:41 PM

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The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection – for taking stock of our lives before considering what lies ahead. We'd like to offer our customary retrospective of the key events that shaped the threat landscape in 2014.

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From www.staysafeonline.org - December 6, 2014 7:12 PM

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Teach your children to become good digital citizens with these resources.

The Internet is a wonderful place for learning and entertainment, but like the world around us, it can pose dangers if precautions are not taken. Allowing free access puts your child, your computer and your personal data at risk.

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- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/learning-to-become-a-good-digital-citizen-digital-citizenship/

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Teach your children to become good digital citizens with these resources.

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The first steps before the kids go online are to protect the computer and Smartphone(s) at its BEST as possible to make sure that a BAD click will N...

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Anyone that uses the internet should learn to be a digitiall citizen and what the risk are with the use of technology.

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