How Microsoft is helping families get safe online

Get Game Smart uses quizzes, videos and articles to help parents teach their kids about internet and gaming safety. They explain the game rating system, parental controls and more.  I like it when a company exhibits corporate responsibility and takes a proactive step against the exploitation of children.

Kodu and a contest for kids from Microsoft

Have you heard of Kodu?  If not, then you will shortly. It's a programming language designed to help kids learn how to create games.  Currently, Microsoft is running a contest for kids ages 9-17 (ok...kids and teens). Games created using Kodu run on the Xbox. By entering the contest, kids can win Microsoft Office 2010. If they win the grand prize, they can win $5000 for themselves and their school.