Search engines transformed how families access information, from library research to instant answers. Learn how Google changed family learning and why critical thinking about search results still matters.
The internet is a nearly limitless source of information. That doesn’t mean that you can always find what you’re looking for. For example, the subject of barn owls came up today. These nocturnal predators have been in decline due to their favorite nesting locations, old barns and abandoned buildings, disappearing from the rural landscape. But…
I recently had to switch the PDA I was using. For the uninformed, PDA stands for Personal Data Assistant, I believe. On it you store information such as names, addresses, schedules, and a variety of other programs and tools. In the past few years, these little gems have increased in processing power and capabilities to…
During times of trouble and crisis in our nation, our eyes turn to the one icon of our nation that represents the eye of the hurricane. That eye is the home and office of the President of the United States, the White House. This building has long been where our citizens turn to in times…
Children are the future of the world. With all the advances in technology, as well as the sociological changes over the past 10 years, it is important that the generations that follow are as prepared as they can be for the world they will live in. The site we are looking at today, The Natural…
Newspapers have long been a source of information for people for many years. They pass along the weather, local, national, and international news, as well as editorials, advertising and comics. Today’s FamSite looks at a site that presents information for young people using the Internet. Called YouthlineUSA, this site is the online version of a…
Have you ever wondered how our government spends our money? I am sure we all have at one time or another. But have ever wondered how they divide it up? What factors go into determining what states get what amount, or what programs are chosen to be funded? If so, then today’s FamSite will be…