I don’t have any teens yet, but for those of you with teens, looking for a safe way to allow your kid to collaborate online with peers on specialized technology projects, you might want to check out Freshbrain.com.
Freshbrain is a non profit organization, so as it stands today, it is completely free.
The site offers activities and projects in the areas of:
- development
- music
- graphics design
- gaming
- web
- videos/movies…and more…
They also offer contests and scholarships with the focus on using technology to execute tasks.
There are safety features in place (although I would still say that parents probably need to stay closely involved, as in any online endeavor).
And best of all, there are advisors who are trained volunteers which help guide teens through tools, projects, and activities.
All of this– FREE.
Yep. Go check it out if you like: Freshbrain.com.
I'm a geeky, homeschooling mama of 2. I really like digital technology, so I couldn't help but to teach my kids the techie stuff! I believe in integrating technology, when possible, into school lessons and preparing our kids for a digital world. More importantly, we are a Christian family and completely believe in passing our faith in Jesus Christ. Welcome to our home school- pull up a chair, grab some coffee, & welcome to our techie, Christian home :-)
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