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College Students & Technology: A Sign Of The Times
Over the past few months, there has been some interesting information released regarding students and how they use social media and technology in general. We all know that iPads have started to replace textbooks in some schools, but I'm talking about more that that, I'm talking about the way that te ...
![How Social Media Can Improve Student Grades [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Better-Grades-Social-Media-Infographic-optimized.jpg "How Social Media Can Improve Student Grades [Infographic]")
How Social Media Can Improve Student Grades [Infographic]
The topic about whether or not it's appropriate for a student and a teacher to be friends on Facebook has been in the news a lot lately. As a matter of fact, the state of Missouri recently passed a law that makes it illegal for teachers and students to be connected on any social media site. As a par ...
An Outdoor Cinema Created From Abandoned Refrigerators
One of the best types of creativity is the kind that we see when artists and designers create something that is not only interesting to look at and useful, but it also helps the environment. We see a lot of examples of this since together we are all learning the importance of recycling and reusing. ...
The World Through The Eyes Of A Male Student…
It can be quite an ordeal going to school everyday and having to deal with the mundane and boring chores of an everyday life at the same time. As a kid, we always have parents who take care of us while we casually go to school to learn what will become the backbone of our whole adult life. The thing ...
Being A Cyber Criminal Is A Minimum Wage Job (or Less)
Just yesterday I wrote an article called How Smartphones Are Phished & How To Avoid It. As cyber crime and computer security continue to dominate the news and the Twitter stream, we have the opportunity to learn more about how it works and how web criminals operate their businesses.
Until rec ...
Creativity Defined: Traditional Books With Hyperlinks
When I first came up with a title for this article, I typed, "Old Fashioned Books With Hyperlinks." I changed "Old Fashioned" to "Traditional;" however, it made me ask myself the question about whether or not I really view regular books as old fashioned. I'm sure I may get some snarky comments from ...
![The Evolution Of Graphic Design [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/The-Evolution-Of-Graphic-Design-1-optimized.jpg "The Evolution Of Graphic Design [Infographic]")
The Evolution Of Graphic Design [Infographic]
As with almost anything nowadays, there is a history that goes back a long way when it comes to graphic design. Some people may think that this whole thing we call graphics is just something we made up when we first started using computers, and it became possible to draw simple pictures on them. Of ...
ABC Superheroes: The Only Way Kids Should Learn The Alphabet
The really boring part about being born before the '80s is that we weren't a kid when all the cool things finally started hitting the stores. It seems when I was a kid, things were less refined and sophisticated. It's like people weren't able to think a couple years ahead of time to really start dig ...
Smart Bookrest Hopes To Bridge Digital And Printed Media
A lot of people have complained about the way that we're seeing printed media move online and become digital media. Every year there are hundreds of printed magazines that convert their publishing onto the web in order to save money and to speed up the publishing process. The blogging sensation has ...
Angry Birds: The Movie (Trailer)
I don't know which is more fun to read about, the fact that a full-length film could conceivably be based on an app, or that Rooster Teeth was able to make this look exactly like a Michael Bay movie. Of course, the whole thing is a spoof.
It's cute to see some of the comments on the Internet abou ...
Multitasking: This Is Your Brain On Social Media
Are you good at multitasking? I've been a scatter brain my whole life, so for me, sometimes it's hard to concentrate on one thing, much less a bunch, but I always strive to get better at it. I'm usually the girl who does a face plant on the concrete when trying to tweet on my iPhone while walking do ...
![Who Uses What: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn… [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Social-Networking-Demographic-Statistics-Infographic-1-optimized.png "Who Uses What: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn… [Infographic]")
Who Uses What: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn… [Infographic]
Social media and social networking have such a hype surrounding them that most people probably think that everyone is using at least one service to connect to others. But as the hype wears off, the true statistics emerge to tell the story more accurately. We're constantly trying to find new channels ...
Learn How To Help The Environment On Facebook
People often ask me, "What do you really do for a living?" I usually tell them that I work in an advertising agency. I am part of a team that does digital work for various clients. When I try to explain my work sometimes, it is still hard for them to understand. I am pretty lucky that I truly en ...
Beware Criminals: McDonald’s Will Spray You With DNA!
This is awesome! I don't know much about DNA technology, but what I do know is that if a thief leaves a trace of DNA, he's totally busted. Of course, I learned that from watching CSI: Miami, which is surprisingly educational.
Well, McDonald's is banking on the fact that most criminals agree wit ...
Design: Steampunk Lights With An Important Message
These liquid lights are so inspiring on so many different levels. Tanya Clarke created them to remind us about how precious water is, and how we need to protect this natural resource.
Can you tell what they are made from by looking at them? Probably not. They are designed from recycled plumbin ...