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Reading, writing, tweeting

Reading, writing, tweeting | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it

When Ed Knight wants to find out what his 6-year-old did in school, he can scroll the Twitter feed on his iPhone for clues to start a conversation with his quiet son, who sometimes holds back when recounting details of his day.

 

That's because Evan and others in first-grade teacher Jodi Conrad's class use Twitter to send out a weekly newsletter, update the days' activities and give parents reminders about upcoming programs.

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The Best Social Networks for Kids Under 13 | Time

The Best Social Networks for Kids Under 13 | Time | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it

"While reality can be scary, there are plenty of safe sites designed for kids under 13. Still, all the kid-friendly social networking sites in the world won’t help if kids find the adult versions more fun. We researched kid-friendly sites and then talked to kids to get a feel for the fun factor to collect four kid-approved sites."


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Coolwired's comment, June 5, 2012 9:46 AM
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