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So, What Now? At-Home Activities for Bored Adults

By Mike Daugherty
May 25, 2020
Quarantine life has prompted many to take advantage of the extra time at home to complete a variety of home improvement projects. At this point, you may notice that there is nothing left to clean, organize or put together. Here are some tech-based activities for parents who have run out of things to do at home. ...
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Managing Kids’ Technology Over-Consumption During Lockdown

By Dr. Jay  Berk 
May 20, 2020
Children and adolescents are on computers for hours each day doing schoolwork, virtually visiting with friends, and then playing video games or using social media. Sorting out technology over-consumption from healthy use can be a challenge. We share ways to help children embrace technology, but keep a balance. ...
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Find an Escape in Augmented Reality

By Mike Daugherty
April 24, 2020

As I am wrapping up the final edits of this column, Ohio’s “stay at home” order was extended until May 1. Depending on when you are reading this and how

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Helpful Blogs for Busy Parents

By Mike Daugherty
March 23, 2020
Parenting in the digital age is challenging; it's difficult to keep up with the changing trends, devices and websites that drive the desires of the younger generation. Tech columnist Mike Daugherty shares his favorite blogs that are most relevant to the daily challenge that is modern parenting. ...
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Keep Kids Safe Online: Social Apps, Parental Controls & More

By Michele L. Bailey
February 27, 2020
Kids just aren’t using text messages to communicate with friends; instead, there are many social apps to download — for chatting, sharing videos and photos, or playing games. As a parent, do you know what your kids are using? We provide some popular communication apps, how kids are using them and ways parents can monitor what their kids are up to online.  ...
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Don’t Believe Everything That You Read…

By Mike Daugherty
February 19, 2020

Wikipedia defines fake news as “a form of news consisting of deliberate disinformation or hoaxes spread via traditional news media (print and broadcast) or online social media.”  read more

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Teachers, Students Use Technology in School to Increase Learning Experiences 

By Michele L. Bailey
February 11, 2020
School districts, charged with preparing students to be college and career ready, know that technology is ubiquitous in today’s world. But finding practical ways to add technology into the curriculum requires thought and planning. Learn what a few districts in the region are doing when it comes to technology in the classroom. ...
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Continuous Partial Attention: Parenting with Digital Distractions

By Mike Daugherty
January 27, 2020

Smartphones have revolutionized the way we communicate, do business, exercise, and so much more. It is hard to imagine a world without these amazingly connected, helpful devices.  read more

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Area Schools Offer STEM and Health Career Connections

By Angela Gartner
December 30, 2019
As opportunities in STEM careers have grown, school districts across the U.S. are embracing STEM learning by integrating concepts into the curriculum and providing hands-on experiences. Find out what a few area schools are doing to give students a real-world experience in the medical field. ...
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Play Away the Winter Blues: Tech Fun for Kids

By Mike Daugherty
December 27, 2019
The holidays have passed and sooner or later, the gifts that were so shiny and new will begin to lose some of their appeal. This can lead to the dreaded "What can we do?" question. These sites provide engaging activities for children that use the digital world to alleviate that real-world boredom by blending the two. ...
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