| The impact of Computer Games on Children's aggressive behaviour and learning abilities
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Abstract
A search of the Internet for views on whether video games are good or bad for children will result in over three million hits, the majority being negative. One could surmise that only people with negative views on video games would post such comments, the positive views remaining unheard. However, the majority of completed academic research tends to lean towards the view that many of . . . more
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| Author : Paul R. Kearney- School of Computing and Information Technology, UNITEC, NZ
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Created : 28 Nov 2003
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| E.......blah, blah, blah!
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You are forgiven if you don�t read past the first paragraph in this article. The plethora of screen-to-screen (read door-to-door) web experts purveying the importance of e-commerce to education has exploded my yawn threshold as well, so I�ll be brief.
Given the unlimited storage capacity of websites, it is very tempting to use them as the encyclopaedia of your institution, which i . . . more
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| Author : Dave Shearer
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Created : 03 Nov 2004
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| International Computer Driving License
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ICDL is an internationally recognised qualification that enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills.
The ICDL is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989
The ICDL earns 19 achievement credits for NCEA level 2, for more information email [email protected] or check out the website for more information.http://www. . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 13 Oct 2004
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| Online Safety:
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Children's Safety on the
Internet
In recent years there has been a growing concern about children's safety on the Internet. The ability for undesirable material to filter through our email and internet poises an ever increasing problem. It is important to get children onboard right from when they begin using the Internet. Below is a pledge that can be used with children so they become more a . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 20 Jun 2003
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| Kids Web Safety Pledge
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KIDS' WEB SAFETY PLEDGE
Your best defense against the perils of the Internet is simple trust. Start by establishing the following ground rules with your kids and encouraging everybody to stick to them (you might even tape them on the wall next to your computer).
1. I WON'T GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFO
I will never reveal my real name, where I live, my phone number, computer passwords or any ot . . . more
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| Author : Family Fun
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Created : 14 Mar 2003
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| New Zealand Post Website
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| Lots of interesting facts all about New Zealand Post have been included in a new aspect to their website. The information is aimed at students and hopes to answer many questions that are often asked. Visit NZ Post . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 19 Feb 2003
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| Our Finest Hour
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The passing into law of the Telecommunications Act last December heralded a new dawn for telecommunications users in New Zealand. TUANZ played a key role in its formation and here Topics editor Greg Adams looks at the �work behind the scenes� that some believe has been TUANZ�s greatest achievement to date.
What�s TUANZ ever done for us? Well, I�m glad you asked. There�s the obvious, of course . . . more
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| Author : Greg Adams- Editor of TUANZ Topics
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Created : 02 Oct 2002
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| Kids and Computers
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Kids and Computers
How early is too early to introduce your child to the world of computers?
The jury is still out, but the best indicator is when he or she is ready, and shows interest in what�s happening on screen. Even before your child can wield a mouse and go places independently, he or she can sit on your lap and point to the screen, or articulate numbers and shapes, and have fun le . . . more
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| Author : Helen Dancer
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Created : 22 Sep 2002
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| Benefits for Children of Using the Internet.
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Benefits to Children of being part of the new highway of Information.
Using the internet at home allows children to have immediate access to the library,space stations, zoos, museums, art galleries and many other on-line information resources. Immediately your home has unlimited access to up to date information.
Children can links to up to the minute news, copies of important documents and . . . more
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| Author : Glenys Stanton
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Created : 06 Apr 2002
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| Online Chatting Basics.
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One of the great things about the Internet is the ability it gives each of us to connect to other people. Distance and geographic location don�t matter when people are using the Net.
One of the Net�s most widely used connectivity features is live chat. When people chat, they communicate in real-time. One person is able to see the messages of the person right after they are typed or, in some case . . . more
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| Author : Jim Lynch.
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Created : 13 Mar 2002
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