Comments on: Internet Safety Month, Part 5: Search Engine Filters and Portals for Kids http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/ Keeping politicians' hands off the Net & everything else related to technology Sat, 26 May 2012 17:40:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: T http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-50192 T Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:25:00 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-50192 <p>Don't forget the child oriented <a href="http://www.zoo.com">www.zoo.com</a> search engine.</p> Don’t forget the child oriented http://www.zoo.com search engine.

]]> By: T http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-38496 T Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:25:00 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-38496 <p>Don't forget the child oriented www.zoo.com search engine.</p> Don’t forget the child oriented http://www.zoo.com search engine.

]]> By: g http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-50191 g Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:09:27 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-50191 <p>After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this "white list" technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that's it, no outsiders....no predators coming into my kid's rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. "A Safe Internet Cocoon".</p> After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this “white list” technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that’s it, no outsiders….no predators coming into my kid’s rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. “A Safe Internet Cocoon”.

]]> By: g http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-50190 g Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:09:18 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-50190 <p>After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this "white list" technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that's it, no outsiders....no predators coming into my kid's rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. "A Safe Internet Cocoon".</p> After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this “white list” technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that’s it, no outsiders….no predators coming into my kid’s rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. “A Safe Internet Cocoon”.

]]> By: g http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-38495 g Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:09:27 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-38495 <p>After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this "white list" technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that's it, no outsiders....no predators coming into my kid's rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. "A Safe Internet Cocoon".</p> After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this “white list” technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that’s it, no outsiders….no predators coming into my kid’s rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. “A Safe Internet Cocoon”.

]]> By: g http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-38494 g Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:09:18 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-38494 <p>After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this "white list" technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that's it, no outsiders....no predators coming into my kid's rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. "A Safe Internet Cocoon".</p> After registering on YoKidsYo, I found out about this “white list” technology. I approve who my children can chat with, email with, etc., and that’s it, no outsiders….no predators coming into my kid’s rooms via a computer screen, the security on the site is innovative and a great tool for families. “A Safe Internet Cocoon”.

]]> By: Carolyn http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-50189 Carolyn Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:28:11 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-50189 <p>I agree that parents need to be involved and teach their children not to talk to strangers online, how to search and use other internet tools. I have found that NetSmartz411 is a great educational resource for keeping kids safer online.</p> I agree that parents need to be involved and teach their children not to talk to strangers online, how to search and use other internet tools. I have found that NetSmartz411 is a great educational resource for keeping kids safer online.

]]> By: Carolyn http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-38493 Carolyn Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:28:11 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-38493 <p>I agree that parents need to be involved and teach their children not to talk to strangers online, how to search and use other internet tools. I have found that NetSmartz411 is a great educational resource for keeping kids safer online.</p> I agree that parents need to be involved and teach their children not to talk to strangers online, how to search and use other internet tools. I have found that NetSmartz411 is a great educational resource for keeping kids safer online.

]]> By: Danielle http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-50188 Danielle Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:59:00 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-50188 <p>There are a lot of great portals and programs out there, but parents still need to keep an eye on their children's Internet activity. While I enjoy the free speech, I believe when it comes to children parents need to filter things out, teach them how to do a proper search, how to use the tools of the web (such as email, webpages, blogs, etc.) and how to be responsible netizens. The use of filters allow us to teach these lessons without putting our children at risk, and with tools such as Yokidsyo and netTrekker, children are able to learn the proper ways of using these tools.<br><br>Thanks for the great list. There were a few on there that I did not have! Thanks!</p> There are a lot of great portals and programs out there, but parents still need to keep an eye on their children’s Internet activity. While I enjoy the free speech, I believe when it comes to children parents need to filter things out, teach them how to do a proper search, how to use the tools of the web (such as email, webpages, blogs, etc.) and how to be responsible netizens. The use of filters allow us to teach these lessons without putting our children at risk, and with tools such as Yokidsyo and netTrekker, children are able to learn the proper ways of using these tools.

Thanks for the great list. There were a few on there that I did not have! Thanks!

]]> By: Danielle http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-38492 Danielle Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:59:00 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-38492 <p>There are a lot of great portals and programs out there, but parents still need to keep an eye on their children's Internet activity. While I enjoy the free speech, I believe when it comes to children parents need to filter things out, teach them how to do a proper search, how to use the tools of the web (such as email, webpages, blogs, etc.) and how to be responsible netizens. The use of filters allow us to teach these lessons without putting our children at risk, and with tools such as Yokidsyo and netTrekker, children are able to learn the proper ways of using these tools.</p> <p>Thanks for the great list. There were a few on there that I did not have! Thanks!</p> There are a lot of great portals and programs out there, but parents still need to keep an eye on their children’s Internet activity. While I enjoy the free speech, I believe when it comes to children parents need to filter things out, teach them how to do a proper search, how to use the tools of the web (such as email, webpages, blogs, etc.) and how to be responsible netizens. The use of filters allow us to teach these lessons without putting our children at risk, and with tools such as Yokidsyo and netTrekker, children are able to learn the proper ways of using these tools.

Thanks for the great list. There were a few on there that I did not have! Thanks!

]]> By: Kristen http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-50187 Kristen Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:54:06 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-50187 <p>YoKidsYo is truly the only site I feel my kids are safe on. It's interactive, savvy and fun!</p> YoKidsYo is truly the only site I feel my kids are safe on. It’s interactive, savvy and fun!

]]> By: Kristen http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-38491 Kristen Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:54:06 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-38491 <p>YoKidsYo is truly the only site I feel my kids are safe on. It's interactive, savvy and fun!</p> YoKidsYo is truly the only site I feel my kids are safe on. It’s interactive, savvy and fun!

]]> By: Susan http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-50186 Susan Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:40:37 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-50186 <p><a href="http://yokidsyo.com">yokidsyo.com</a> is a really cool (and safe) site for giving kids their own email address, but parents control who the kids can chat or email with...and parents can view emails and chats from any internet-enabled computer</p> yokidsyo.com is a really cool (and safe) site for giving kids their own email address, but parents control who the kids can chat or email with…and parents can view emails and chats from any internet-enabled computer

]]> By: Susan http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-38490 Susan Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:40:37 +0000 http://techliberation.com/2007/06/05/internet-safety-month-part-5-search-engine-filters-and-portals-for-kids/#comment-38490 <p>yokidsyo.com is a really cool (and safe) site for giving kids their own email address, but parents control who the kids can chat or email with...and parents can view emails and chats from any internet-enabled computer</p> yokidsyo.com is a really cool (and safe) site for giving kids their own email address, but parents control who the kids can chat or email with…and parents can view emails and chats from any internet-enabled computer

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