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![How Parents Use Facebook To Spy On Their Kids [Infographic]](http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fbthumb.jpg)
How Parents Use Facebook To Spy On Their Kids [Infographic]
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If you're a parent, you have probably wondered a bit about what your child is doing on Facebook and other social networks. If you've given this some thought, you're not alone. About 55% of parents use Facebook to keep an eye on their kids. That's not the craziest statistic though.
![Students Addicted To Technology: The Good and Bad News [Infographic]](http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/studentstechthumb.jpg)
Students Addicted To Technology: The Good and Bad News [Infographic]
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Have you ever felt a phantom cell phone vibration in your pocket? Do you instinctively whip out your phone or tablet when even the slightest bit bored? Turns out that's how most students feel when it comes to technology: completely addicted.
Is Social Media the New College Campus?
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The Internet has changed how we communicate and talk to each other. But could it realistically replace the brick and mortar college campus as we know it today? Has this change already happened?
These 7 Math Lesson Plans Are Huge Timesavers
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It's August and that means it's time to start writing up your lesson plans. If you're a math teacher (or teach math even a little bit) then you're in luck!
![Matt Damon Explains Why The Perception of Teachers Must Change [VIDEO]](http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/damon.jpg)
Matt Damon Explains Why The Perception of Teachers Must Change [VIDEO]
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Remember that scene in Good Will Hunting where Matt Damon and Robin Williams have a breakthrough moment and hug? Teaching is a tough job but the rewards are enormous.
CONTEST: Submit Your Teaching Materials and Win Cutting Edge Software and Hardware!
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Do you have a pile of innovative lesson plans and have your eye on an Apple Macbook Pro and / or Adobe Creative Suite CS5.5? Lucky for you, Adobe wants to do a bit of an exchange...
New Report: What Your Web Browser Says About Your Intelligence
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Which browser are you using to read this article? Firefox? Chrome? Opera? Camino? If you answered 'Internet Explorer' then you may not want to read about a new study.
5+ Google Products You Should Be Using Right Now
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It's hard to keep up with the dozens of Google products available right now. Thankfully, Edudemic guest author Joseph Baker is here to help you figure out the most important ones you should be using right now. Be sure to weigh in with your votes as well!
Where is Social Media Taking Education?
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Starting with the introduction of sites such as YouTube, people have become more inclined to learn things online and self-educate rather than seeking assistance from some other means.
The Staggering State of the Internet in 2011
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The Internet is big and getting bigger. But more to the point, it's becoming more important than ever before. You're going to want to check out this detailed interactive infographic to learn some great new stuff!
The Future Of School Social Networks
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Most schools ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other social networking sites from school computers. The logic behind this ban is twofold. First, is the belief that students are less likely to be distracted when the ...
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The 30-Day Laptop Showdown: What Should Students Be Using? [CONTEST]
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I put a Macbook Pro and a Sony Vaio S to the test for 30 days to find out which one is the best for students. What did I find? The results might surprise you.
The 10 Best and Worst Ways Social Media Impacts Education
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There's no doubt that students are actively engaged in online communities, but what kind of effects are these sites having and how can parents counteract the bad and bolster the positive?
![How Do You Decide To Post A Photo To Facebook? [Infographic]](http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pxable.png)
How Do You Decide To Post A Photo To Facebook? [Infographic]
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You just snapped a photo of something great. Now what? Is it worthy of Facebook? What about Instagram? Is it at least worth keeping on the camera / phone? Thanks to Pixable, a new infographic may help you understand t...
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A Sneak Peek At Skype For iPad [Video]
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If you have an iPad or use iPads in the classroom, you've probably wondered where the friggin' Skype app is? Right now, all you can use is the iPhone app and pixel double it to make it a bit bigger. But it doesn't use...
Mysterious New Online Harry Potter World ‘Pottermore’ Revealed
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Both students and teachers are going to both be playing the same game this Fall. It's a mysterious Harry Potter-based online world that is shaping up to be an engaging and immersive experience for Potter fans young and old.
