Internet Games
AN A TO Z ARTICLE
For a balanced life, establish limits, but do not worry that
your child is not learning anything useful when playing Internet
games.
Children's
Technology Review
Helps parents, children's librarians and educators exploit the
power of interactive media for children by providing objective
updated reviews of the latest products. One free issue provided.
Computers
and Children
The Alliance for Childhood released its 99-page report, "Fool's
Gold: A Critical Look at Computers in Childhood," at
the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on September 12,
2000.
Entertainment Software Rating
Board
Voluntary rating system supported by the industry. Similar to
movie rating system, so you'll want to memorize these codes before
buying software for children.
Filtering
software: Better, but still fallible
Our evaluation of 11 products, including the filters built into
online services AOL and MSN, found that the software isn't very
effective at blocking sites promoting hatred, illegal drugs,
or violence. Consumer Reports 2005.
National Institute
on Media and the Family
A national resource for research, education and information about
the impact of the media on children and families, the Institute
offers a number of unique resources including reviews of video
and electronic media for children.
An
Open Source Life
Using open source computer software is an opportunity to save
money, learn more and take an active role in deciding what you
want or need a computer for. Getting the software for free is
a huge bonus.
Robinson
Curriculum
K-12 curriculum on 22 CD Roms. This page tells about the company
and its history.
Selecting
Software for Young Children
For young children to use computers successfully, it is critical
to select software that is developmentally appropriate, that
is, consistent with how children develop and learn.
SuperKids
Software Reviews
Several easy ways to find reviews: subject index, new reviews,
or title index.