http://www.barbarafeldman.com/ I am a syndicated newspaper columnist, online publisher, author, mother, wife and Net surfer supreme (not listed in order of importance, of course). Because I am often asked for advice and recommendations that don't have anything to do with "Surfing the Net with Kids" per se, but rather are about my experiences in running that business, I've created this site as a compendium of resources and recommendations, as well as a central depository for my personal ramblings. en-us 2008-08-25T11:08:39-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/kids_spend_more_time_online_less_time_watching_tv.html For kids ages 10 to 14 who are online, the Internet is a bigger time sink that TV. This is not surprising, but was recently released in a study by... Technology Barbara J. Feldman 2008-08-25T11:08:39-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/teachers_using_social_networks_to_connect_with_students.html There is a growing backlash in some communities and states wanting to forbid teachers from using social networking and text messaging to communicate with students. Based on the argument that... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2008-08-16T08:50:40-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/google_sites.html Although this will appear in my "Internet Tip of the Week" blog next week, I decided to share it with you here, because I think it will be a great... Online Publishing Barbara J. Feldman 2008-05-27T20:56:03-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/is_it_all_about_how_you_feel_at_the_end_of_the_day.html My buddy Don Crowther made an awesome video, about something inspirational that took place on a college softball field in Portland, Oregon recently. But I have a bone to pick... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2008-05-02T17:21:48-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/your_favorite_educational_sites.html What are your favorite educational sites? I bet you've got a nice collection of really great sites bookmarked. Do you feel like sharing? This week, I want to do... Site Seeing Barbara J. Feldman 2008-04-29T20:04:43-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/shel_silversteins_first_poetry_book.html First published in 1964 under the title "Uncle Shelby's Zoo," Shel Silverstein's first book of children's poetry has been re-released this week as "Don't Bump The Glump! and Other Fantasies."... My Bookshelf Barbara J. Feldman 2008-04-17T07:30:53-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/is_it_a_worksheet_or_a_quiz.html My newest project is the addition of printable quizzes (worksheets?) to our Surfnetkids Printables Club membership area. Would you like a free peek? I'd be happy to give you a... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2008-04-10T17:25:57-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/on_giving_and_getting_thanked.html I just received a big packet of thank you notes from the students of Gunston Middle School in Arlington, Virginia. Through DonorsChoose.org, I helped them purchase a number of 24... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-04-08T11:58:49-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/focus_on_education_in_2008.html In a 2002 UNICEF study of public education in 24 nations, the U.S. ranked 18th among 24 nations. Economists estimate that if America raises student skills closer to that of... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2008-02-25T14:14:22-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/poll_finds_teen_social_networking_educational.html On online survey of more than 1200 teens found that at least half spend some of their online social networking time (instant messaging, blogging, MySpace and Facebook) talking about homework,... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2007-09-06T12:26:15-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/narrated_stories.html Dear Barbara, Getting your newsletter has been of great use to me as a preschool director in Brazil. I need some tips of sites of games or activities for... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2007-09-05T12:54:26-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/homepage_for_school_computer_lab.html Dear Barbara- I hope you might have an answer to my ? I am a computer lab teacher looking for an appropriate homepage for the lab computers. (K-8 Lab.) I... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2007-09-05T08:23:37-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/back_to_school.html Have you noticed the "Back-to-School" specials everywhere? It's getting close, isn't it? Thought I'd use this space today to list the back-to-school resources you'll find at our sites. Back-to-School Coloring... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2007-08-14T18:45:12-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/ginormous_added_to_webster_dictionary.html "Just two years after a majority of visitors to Merriam-Webster OnLine declared it to be their "Favorite Word (Not in the Dictionary)," the adjective "ginormous" (now officially defined as "extremely... What's New? Barbara J. Feldman 2007-07-24T12:20:19-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/one_laptop_per_child.html One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is a non-profit educational initiative spearheaded by MIT Media Lab's Nicholas Negroponte. His vision is to provide free laptops to children in developing countries, funded... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2007-05-21T17:30:17-08:00