Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Next Big Thing to Share Online

February 9, 2011 at 9:52 am   0 comments
There are so many ways to connect with friends online nowadays - friending on Facebook, following on Twitter, checking in at different locations and tagging friends. And now, sharing TV shows or programming that one is watching at any given time. The new IntoNow iPhone app is one of the newest ways to….read more

Tweet to Win a Free SocialShield Account: Official Rules

February 7, 2011 at 9:46 pm   0 comments
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.   How to Enter: To enter the Sweepstakes you must have a valid Twitter® account and be a follower of SocialShield. If you already have a Twitter account, log on using your Twitter user name and password and become a follower of SocialShield. If you do not already have a Twitter account, create a Twitter account according to the instructions….read more

College Professors More Online-Savvy than Ever

February 7, 2011 at 9:44 am   0 comments
We've questioned before if it's appropriate or not for kids to be Facebook friends with their teachers. And while these kinds of online relationships always present risks of oversharing and damage to one's online reputation, teachers and professors are becoming more and more present online. According to a Pearson Learning Solutions report called "Social….read more

Quitting Facebook after “Nightmare” of Cyberbullying

February 3, 2011 at 9:39 am   0 comments
What was one cyberbullied teen's response to increasingly negative comments and threats he received on Facebook? Signing off for good. In the heat of recent college football recruiting and the commitments that top athletes make to schools, one story is making headlines because of the role that Facebook fanatics played in the process. CJ Johnson, a linebacker from….read more

Old School Games New on Facebook

February 2, 2011 at 9:32 am   1 comment
This month will bring old but well-known kids' games to the newer world of social networking. Last week it was announced that both "The Oregon Trail" and "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" will soon be featured on Facebook. While newer games like ….read more

Sticks and Stones – from Officer Steve DeWarns

February 1, 2011 at 9:37 am   0 comments
"Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." We all remember that little rhyme from grade school, and today those words can still be heard on the playground. But does this phrase really stand the test of time? Most of us probably remember the "Playground Bully" from back when we were in school - that….read more
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