Technology News of Interest...
Social-networking apps can pose security risks! Experts warn users to be careful about what they post...and download -
(From eSchool News staff and wire service reports)
"Members of social networking sites may not realize when they are revealing personal information.
Using those cool little applications designed to enhance social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook can make personal information as public as posting it on a billboard.Trouble is, most students (and educators) never have a clue."
Read more... http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?i=53640;_hbguid=3e5fb0ef-7a2f-4a52-83a3-915f023d61d8
Writing skills get a boost - Educators want Legislature to fund software in all districts
By Ben Fulton -
The Salt Lake Tribune -
Article Last Updated: 04/27/2008 01:09:23 AM MDT
"PLEASANT GROVE - After just two years using new writing software in her classes at Pleasant Grove Junior High School, Jenny Reuel noticed a remarkable improvement in her students' writing skills..."
Read more... http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_9071223%22