Easy steps for using HyperFolio: 1. Collecting Make sure “Show collection icon on startup” and in Preferences are selected Drag what you want to the HF icon. If the icon doesn’t dance, it didn’t collect Make notes on the Note card (and change the title) so you remember what you just collected. You can always evaluate and create the bibliography later. Save often!

Easy steps for using HyperFolio: 2. Organizing on Worksheets Select a template or create your own Save your work as a worksheet! Fill out the evaluation as you organize your resources on the worksheet (if you haven’t evaluated it already) Save often!

What are kids (9-12) doing on the Web? Playing/downloading games (62%) Playing/downloading music, , surfing (42-47%) Getting info, homework (30-40%) IM, chat (19-27%) Kids as young as grade 2 (7 years of age) have e- mail accounts through schools

Resources for Kids Yahooligans o Kid version of Yahoo o Similar format, structure o Different content Lycos Zone o Kid version of Lycos o Much smaller more constrained site

Moderated vs Unmoderated Chat Reputable providers have paid, moderated chat available only at certain times o Government legislation? Schools often provide chat available only to their school o IM lists are more popular Unmoderated chats abound Unmoderated chat requires “registration”

Age Appropriate? KidsPsych by Magination Press o Web activities ages o Flying text o Backwards text o Complex instructions CBC for Kids o Games and t.v. promo Scholastic o Kids discouraged from visiting parent info site