Brian Baker, Hopscotch Technology CEO, wants us to make sure we’re setting limits along with buying technology for the kids.

Shopping for our kids’ holiday gifts can be a whimsical experience that reminds us of how much fun Christmas was when we were young. However, in the excitement of searching out the perfect gifts for our children, it is easy to forget that we, too, will have to live with the choices after the holidays are over. When it comes to the coveted electronics that are on so many lists this year, we need to remember to balance them with toys and presents that don’t involve screen time. (more…)

Gary E. Knell of Sesame Street looks at the influence of media past, present, and future.

During the 1984 Super Bowl a commercial made an impact on the American perception of personal computers. Apple’s commercial “1984” promoting the, then new, Macintosh computer, played off George Orwell’s classic novel. The spot showed a woman breaking through the ranks of followers of a Big Brother figure presiding over them and proceeds to hurl a hammer at the figure on the screen, setting off an explosion of light onto the followers. A voice over then announced, “On January 24^th, Apple Computer will introduce the Macintosh. And you’ll see why 1984 won’t be like “1984.” (more…)

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Families are spending billions to ensure their children have the support they need to excel in school now to get into a great college later. Hiring private tutors or attending tutoring centers are perhaps the most popular solutions. But there is higher tech way that can prove to be both more timely and more cost effective. (more…)

It’s time to start paying attention to noisy games and gadgets and what they can do to young ears. (more…)

Andrew Sroufe of Jasman Toys says Peter Pan was on to a good thing. (more…)

Content and technology need to marry in order for people to enjoy their media. (more…)

Keeping kids safe on the Internet is everyone’s intention, but how do you put it into action? (more…)

Some of the best educational experts haven’t even graduated high school yet. (more…)

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