Category Archives: blogs

Technology and creativity: The upside

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Melissa W. Sais

As children get older, technology can create new canvases for creativity. Continue reading →

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Will a School Parents Association Read a Blog?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

Some friends and I are chairing a brand new parents association for our school. It’s an exciting time and we already have about 50 parents signed on to help. Out of a school of about 145 students, that’s great. We’re … Continue reading →

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Safe Blogging for Kids

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

Here’s a concise list of tips on safe blogging for kids from Microsoft. Continue reading →

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Would you let your kid blog?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

My 9-year-old daughter launched a blog this summer. Inspired by the tween television show iCarly, she and her friend wanted their own website. Continue reading →

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WordPress App: Worth It?

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

I’ll be testing the Wordpress app for the iPhone this week. Continue reading →

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Blogging for Glory

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

Here’s the list of more than 100 bloggers from around the world working together to post a blog a day in the month of May. Continue reading →

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The FTC and Me

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Melissa W. Sais

It’s always important to read everything with a critical eye and to consider the source of your information — online or off. Continue reading →

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Blog is not a word

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Melissa W. Sais

I find it hilarious that the WordPress spell checker does not know the words blog, blogger or blogging. Photo credit: inju (flickr.com)

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Blogathon Success?

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Melissa W. Sais

The focus placed on the blog and on blogging in general during May really helped me to begin developing a sense of what it is I’m trying to do here. It helped me to understand what blogging can do, and to see how far I can take it if I want to. It also connected me to a group of great writers. Continue reading →

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Daily Digital Distraction

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Melissa W. Sais

How do you keep the digital from taking over your life? Continue reading →

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