Communication

= Communication = These are all communication tools.

Instant Messaging
[|Terrible Text](a video and information about cyberbullying) [|Webopedia: Text Messaging Abbreviations]

Blogging
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[|Blogger]
[|Hinsch Family Blog] Safety features that should be considered- If public- [|Blogging Safety: Tips for Parents and Kids]
 * Privacy- limit audience
 * Identity protection- limit identifying information
 * Control interaction- comment moderation

Social Networking
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Social Networking Options for Children-
[|imbee] (Encourages parent involvement and has-age appropriate parameters) [|Club Penguin] (Uses moderation, filtering and age-appropriate communication features; does have a strong commercial aspect) [|Webkinz] (Strong commercial aspect, age-appropriate communication features)
 * With all social networking sites for children, carefully read the parents' section for advice and directions for privacy controls and other safety features.

Safety features that should be considered-
 * Privacy- limit audience
 * Identity protection- limit identifying information
 * Marketing/commercial aspects

**Create Your Own Social Networking Site-**
[|Ning] allows users to create open or closed (private) social networks. This could be used for an extended family, church group, athletic group, or any special interest group.

Wikis- dynamic web site
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