Technology for Learning Blog

My Thoughts: I have to admit that now and then when in traffic I pick up the phone to check email and text. My car has hands free blue tooth built in so calls are routed through the stereo system and interrupt whatever is playing, however, after watching this I think I'll start to leave the phone in my bag or the glove compartment. What about you?

Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7UbPPBLOj8&feature=youtu.be

My thoughts: This is a great article - a must read guide for parents managing media with their children 

Source: www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/style/how-to-manage-media-in-families.html?_r=1

Thoughts: Jelly Jumble is a paid app (USD 1.99) that is good for logical thinking skills and for ages 3 to 8 years old

Link: itunes.apple.com/th/app/jelly-jumble!-awesome-matching/id894990274?mt=8

Thoughts: A timely post from the Mediatrician - enjoy the Songkran break with your children!

Source: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/parentsguide/

Thoughts: With interviews from leading experts such as, Professor Tanya Byron, Dr Linda Papadopoulos and Reg Bailey, as well as key industry players from Facebook, Club Penguin and Moshi Monsters, this online guide aims to equip you with the tools to have those tricky conversations with your children and keep your family safe online.