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Touchcast

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TouchCast is a platform for a new class of video apps or vApps. that combine the look and feel of TV graphics with the interactivity of the web.

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

Looks interesting. However, given ideas of cognitive overload, does this stray from best practice with media?

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Really, ‘It’s Okay Not to Share’ by Heather Shumaker | Mom Must Read

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Expert advice about pregnancy, your life, and family time from the editors of Parents magazine.

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

A great new perspective about things we as adults ask kids to do.

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Ban cellphones, Internet use in children’s and teenagers’ bedrooms, U.S. doctors urge parents

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An influential U.S. pediatricians group says parents need to know that unrestricted media use can have health consequences for children and teenagers alike

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

Technology could be overstimulating.  Really? 

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Integrating Technology

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4Teachers.org: Helping Teachers Integrate Technology into the Classroom.

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

Is your school assessing educators and staff for their tech knowledge?  If not, why not?  How are you getting a baseline assessment to help your staff?

See on www.4teachers.org