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Five Kids' Content Companies Among the First Paid YouTube Channels

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End of an era, beginning of another. Wonder whether we'll see a trickle or floodgates of more?

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Study shows that kids, unlike adults, think technology is fundamentally human

Study shows that kids, unlike adults, think technology is fundamentally human | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
Growing up with the Internet gives today’s children a very unique view on the way the world works — one that is vastly different from that of older generations.

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The Many Benefits, for Kids, of Playing Video Games | Psychology Today

The Many Benefits, for Kids, of Playing Video Games | Psychology Today | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
Think twice before limiting your kids’ video play; then don’t. By Peter Gray...
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Best Xbox 360 Games for Kids

Best Xbox 360 Games for Kids | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
We've got a roundup of this year's best Xbox 360 games for kids of all ages, including details on the new Xbox Kinect platform. Here's how to choose the best video game console for your kids!
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Op-Ed: Challenges parents face in the era of social networking (Includes interview)

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Video gaming children 'more creative' - Telegraph

Video gaming children 'more creative' - Telegraph | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it

Children who play video games are more creative than those who don't, according to a new study.

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Make room in the toy box for the iPad.

Make room in the toy box for the iPad. | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it

This Christmas, parents are expected to let their babies drool on the iPad.  And color on it.  And sing along with it.

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IPad-crazed tots spur holiday tablet sales rush

IPad-crazed tots spur holiday tablet sales rush | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it

One iPad isn't enough for Patrick Smith's family.

 

Smith, an American Web designer living in Germany, has two kids vying for their tablet computer. The younger one started tapping and finger-swiping the screen by age 1, leading to tussles over who gets to play with the Apple device. Now Smith is considering buying another tablet for Christmas ...

 


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Top 5 Social Trends for Kids Revealed by Club Penguin Founder

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MediaPost Publications Mobilizing On-The-Go Moms 11/30/2011

MediaPost Publications Mobilizing On-The-Go Moms 11/30/2011 | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it

Mobilizing On-The-Go Moms and Kids.

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Mobile apps get rating system

Mobile apps get rating system | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
Taking a virtual page from the video game world, mobile apps will be subject to age-based ratings thanks to a new partnership between the ESRB and wireless association CTIA, which was announced in full detail yesterday.
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And the Children’s BAFTAs go to…

And the Children’s BAFTAs go to… | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
At a gala ceremony held in last night in London, BAFTA handed out its Children's Awards. Among the shows that took home more than one nod were eOne's Peppa Pig, CBBC's Deadly 60 and Cartoon Network/Turner International's The Amazing World of Gumball.
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The New Nabi Tablet for Kids

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The best children's apps are about great storytelling and strong characters

The best children's apps are about great storytelling and strong characters | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it

Stuart Dredge: "Technology doesn't replace traditional skills, but it can bring kids into the creative process" ...


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KidsRuby 1.0 Released [Computer Programming for Kids]

KidsRuby 1.0 Released  [Computer Programming for Kids] | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it

So, you have a son or daughter who is showing some interest in computer programming, but you're not really sure where to start. What to do? ...


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LeapFrog App Center ramps up licensed content

LeapFrog App Center ramps up licensed content | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
Educational toy designer LeapFrog Enterprises is boosting its library of digital branded content through new deals with HIT Entertainment and Hasbro.
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‘A Mutiny in Time,’ by James Dashner, to Be First in ‘Infinity Ring’ Series

‘A Mutiny in Time,’ by James Dashner, to Be First in ‘Infinity Ring’ Series | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
A new seven-book series, “Infinity Ring,” will have an online component that should lead children back to the books, the publisher said.
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How Disney's Club Penguin Became the Biggest Social Network for Kids

How Disney's Club Penguin Became the Biggest Social Network for Kids | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
With more than 150 million profiles, Club Penguin might be the biggest social network for kids ever.
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Kids & Tech: Q&A With Lisa Guernsey - Early Years - Education Week

Maureen Kelleher covered Chicago's public schools for more than a decade. Now a contributing writer to Education Week, she examines early-childhood education through two lenses: newshound and mom of a toddler.
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In-Game - Gaming with young kids? Here's where to start

In-Game - Gaming with young kids? Here's where to start | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it

According to a recent study from the NPD Group market research company, 91 percent of kids in the U.S. between the ages of two and 17 are now gamers.

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Marketing Kids Apps (Part III) – The logic, logistics & politics of pricing apps | The Digital Media Diet

This is the third and final post in my series about marketing kids apps. We end with some of the stickiest questions in the app world: What’s an app worth? What price point will encourage downloads? Should an app ‘go free’ for a short time? Is it worth it to develop more apps?


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Fingerprint debuts its social learning apps

Fingerprint debuts its social learning apps | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
Mobile learning and play network Fingerprint Digital, a startup founded by former developers from Leapfrog, PlayFirst and LucasArts, has launched its first five educational apps for kids ages three to eight.
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» Vanished Helps Kids Save the Future with Science

» Vanished Helps Kids Save the Future with Science | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
For eight weeks, the MIT Education Arcade and the Smithsonian Institute put on an alternate reality game seeking to engage children with the scientific method.
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Disney/ABC TV names digital media VP

Disney/ABC TV names digital media VP | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
Former Saban exec Chris Thomes has been named VP of digital media studios for the Disney/ABC Television Network, where he will manage branded digital programming and creative development for content created by external producers, including...
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‘Siri, You’re Stupid’: Limitations of artificial intelligence baffle kids who expect more — The Digital Shift

‘Siri, You’re Stupid’: Limitations of artificial intelligence baffle kids who expect more — The Digital Shift | Transmedia and Tech Junior | Scoop.it
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