Children and the Internet


Book Description

Is the internet really transforming children and young people’s lives? Is the so-called ‘digital generation’ genuinely benefiting from exciting new opportunities? And, worryingly, facing new risks? This major new book by a leading researcher addresses these pressing questions. It deliberately avoids a techno-celebratory approach and, instead, interprets children’s everyday practices of internet use in relation to the complex and changing historical and cultural conditions of childhood in late modernity. Uniquely, Children and the Internet reveals the complex dynamic between online opportunities and online risks, exploring this in relation to much debated issues such as: Digital in/exclusion Learning and literacy Peer networking and privacy Civic participation Risk and harm Drawing on current theories of identity, development, education and participation, this book includes a refreshingly critical account of the challenging realities undermining the great expectations held out for the internet - from governments, teachers, parents and children themselves. It concludes with a forward-looking framework for policy and regulation designed to advance children’s rights to expression, connection and play online as well as offline.




Children and the World Wide Web


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Children and the World Wide Web examines both the legal issues, specifically the regulation of the Internet, and the behavioral issues that are central to a discussion of children and the Internet.




Inside the World Wide Web


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Know how to send an email? Of COURSE! Then you know what the internet is, don't you? Umm... sort of. And you know what www means, right? Wellll... kind of. You are feeling a little silly right now, aren't you? Mmmm. Never fear, Nettikutti is here! Gather round to listen as our bright little friend unravels the magic and mystery of the ginormous digital brain called the world wide web.




The World Wide Web For Kids & Parents


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The virtual world reflects the best and worst of the real world. Now, with The World Wide Web For Kids & Parents, the whole family can go straight to all the good stuff, such as multiplayer interactive games for kids; Web sites featuring information related to school projects, hobbies, and career and college aspirations; and even cutting-edge stuff, such as live events broadcast over the Internet. Plus, if you're like most parents whose kids know more about the Internet than they themselves do, you may especially appreciate the easy-to-understand explanations of Internet technology as well as the heads-up you get from The World Wide Web For Kids & Parents, so that you can keep your children from venturing into areas inappropriate for their ages. To get you up to speed right away, the book includes a valuable bonus CD-ROM containing AT&T WorldNetSM Service, including five free hours per month of Internet access for one year; customized versions of the top two Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator; Shockwave for Director, to bring to life all the multimedia available out there on the World Wide Web; and even a 30-day trial version of Enhanced CU-SeeMe Web videoconferencing software.




The World Book Encyclopedia


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An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.




Advertising and the World Wide Web


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The chapters provide a wide-ranging view of issues addressing how advertisers can proceed on the Internet and World Wide Web. An initial chapter traces the development of Web advertising from its very beginnings as it was represented and discussed in the pages of Advertising Age. Although there is a noticeable trend to define Web advertising by comparing it to traditional media, it is clear that Web advertising just won't fit the old mold. Keith Reinhard of DDB Needham actually articulates this linkage between the old and new in his invited chapter. What the reader will encounter in Advertising and the World Wide Web is a solid conception of how Web advertising is different from anything that has come before. There are numerous discussions on consumer and advertiser interactivity, the role of Web advertising within larger campaigns, audience segmentation, and alternative Web-based promotion formats. The five sections cover definition and theory, structure, specific applications, legal issues, and the voice of the practitioner. Although there remain a few nay-sayers concerning the future of Web advertising, the reader will be able to see just how incredibly high-impact this new medium has become and the vast potential that it holds for future promotional endeavors.




The Internet Sleuths


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Teach your child the key skills and habits to stay safe online in a fun and effective manner. Taking the time to educate our kids and emphasizing the importance of cyber safety in the real world will prepare them for the dangers which may cross their path when online. The Internet Sleuths present an effective yet entertaining way to help you educate your children about online safety. This Christmas, join Eric and his sister, Kelly, as they take on the roles of detectives while embarking through the exciting world of the Internet. Along the way, they will be introduced to the crazy world of chatrooms and uncover some compelling secrets about the people who use it. So grab your detective hat and your trusty magnifying glass and join the duo in this festive yet eye-opening adventure. What secrets do Eric and Kelly uncover along the way? What clues will they gather from this compelling adventure? What important lessons will they learn? The Internet Sleuths is a thoughtfully written book designed to help parents teach their children about the importance of staying safe online. In this book, Eric and Kelly introduces the readers to the Internet, a place where we must pay very close attention to the clues presented before us in order to stay safe. Although the Internet may appear to be a place of wonder and curiosity, Eric and Kelly shows us that it can also be a very dangerous place as the story progresses. Over the years, the Internet has immensely transformed the way children access information and interact with the world. With ever-evolving technology, the Internet provides children with quick access to extensive knowledge, connection with people on a global scale and equips them with the appropriate means to fuel their creativity. However, despite all the positive contributions that the Internet may provide, we are also exposed to various risks which also comes in the form of: Online predators Revealing too much personal information With these dangers to which our children are exposed, it is of vital importance to provide them with the proper skills and habits to prevent these dangers from occurring. This book was meticulously designed to be an insightful and engaging resource for parents, teachers and counsellors to teach their children about cyber safety in a fun and effective manner. As a parent or guardian, we can use the many resources which have been made available to us to combat these dangers and protect our children from the online predators who lurk behind the safety of their computer screens. Equipped with charming illustrations and a delightful storyline, it's a festive treat for all this Christmas. The moral of the story is best reflected in the following quote by Christopher Harris, "Filter a website, and you protect a student for a day. Educate students about online safety in the real world environment, and you protect your child for a lifetime." You are warmly welcomed to share this insightful book with your child which will help you introduce your child to the key skills and habits of staying safe online. This charming, well-written story delivers easy-to-digest cyber safety tips and demonstrates the importance of being cautious while online. Additionally, it is a delightful, festive story designed for bedtime reading or with the whole family. *** This children's book features Kindle Text Pop-Up for reading text over vivid, full-color images(double tap on the text). Scroll up and grab your copy of The Internet Sleuths today!




Kids Online


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As the internet and new online technologies are becoming embedded in everyday life, there are increasing questions about their social implications and consequences. This text addresses these risks in relation to children.




The Invisible Web


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From the author of the million-copy-selling phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about our connections to each other, to the world, and to the universe.​ For twenty years, the modern classic The Invisible String has helped hundreds of thousands of children and adults understand that they are connected to the ones they love, no matter how far apart they are. Now, the author of that bestselling phenomenon uses the same effective bonding technique to explain the very best news of all: All of our strings to one another are interconnected in The Invisible Web. "It breathes as we breathe, pulsating all over our Earth, the single heartbeat of life and love. And do you know what that makes us all? One Very Big Family!" This uplifting inspirational title for all ages puts the concept of "six degrees of separation" into a new context that urges readers to recognize, respect, and celebrate their infinite, unbreakable bonds with the entire human family. Don't miss these other books by Patrice Karst!The Invisible StringThe Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm, and ConnectThe Invisible Leash: A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet




Parenting in the Digital World


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The second edition includes updated parental control guides on all the devices your child is using, and new chapters on critical online safety issues: How to talk to your child about pornography, threats and consequences, how to protect yourself from being hacked, and how to create a culture of safety and accountability in your home. Parenting in the Digital World is brilliantly organized, easy to follow, and offers screen shots and step-by-step instructions on how to manage the privacy settings on different operating systems and applications. The overview of the most popular apps being used today will be an important eye-opener for many caring adults. Knowledge is power and I am delighted to recommend this empowering book! Together, we can stop crimes against children. Be Brave. -Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation Digital Safety is a critical skill that mandates up to date knowledge and third party expertise. Clay Cranford brilliantly delivers both as the Safety Cop. Parenting in the Digital World is a must read for every parent and adult that has the privilege of supporting the success of twenty-first century kids. -Mama Marlaine, Founder Parenting 2.0 "Clay Cranford has done it-provided a handbook to put us, as both parents and educators, one step ahead of our digital teens/tweens. This book provides step by step visuals to help every adult set up privacy settings on every device that is both in our homes and on our teens." -Amy Hemphill, Computer Literacy Educator This book answers the number one question parents of digital kids have today, "How Can I Keep My Child Safe Online?" Parenting in a Digital World is an indispensable guide that should live on the nightstand of every parent raising kids today. -Diana Graber, Co-Founder, Cyberwise.org and Founder, CyberCivics.com Parenting in the Digital World is written by Clayton Cranford, the nation's leading law enforcement educator on social media and online safety for children and recipient of the 2015 National Bullying Prevention Award. This easy step-by-step guide will show parents how to create a safe environment on the Internet, social networking apps, and on their children's favorite game consoles. Parenting in the Digital World will include: Step-by-step instructions for enabling all of the hidden settings in your computers, mobile devices, and game consoles to make them safe and secure. - Safety settings on the latest operating systems and game consoles: Windows 8.1, Mac OSX, Apple mobile iOS, Android mobile OS, Xbox 360 & One, and Playstation 4. - Latest and most popular apps for teens rated: What they do, their problems, and if they are safe for children. - A guide to bringing sanity back to your child's digital world by showing parents how to successfully limit "screen time" in their homes. - How to start a conversation about appropriate use of mobile devices and the Internet. - A copy of the Cyber Safety Cop's Internet & Mobile Device Usage Contract. - Steps to successfully dealing with a cyberbullying incident.