Raising a Digital Child: A Digital Citizenship Handbook for Parents [Paperback]

Mike Ribble (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2009

As a parent, do you ever wonder how you can possibly keep up with all the new technologies your children take for granted? Cell phones, online games, instant messaging, social networking, and other technologies have all become so important in the daily of lives of young people. The kids view this new digital culture as a normal way of life, even though as parents you may feel overwhelmed by all the unfamiliar challenges. Cyber bullies, stalkers, identity theft, intellectual property theft - it is hard to know just what you can do to confront the risks.

You want your children to enjoy all the benefits a technological society has to offer, but at the same time, you want them to stay safe and act as responsible members of society. Raising a Digital Child is your guide to many of the newest and most popular technologies, in parent-friendly language, along with discussions of the risks each might harbor, and the types of behaviors that every child should learn in order to become good a citizen in this new digital world.

Topics include:

-digital citizenship
-technology literacy
-online safety
-cyberbullies
-identity theft
-instant messaging
-social networking
-cell / mobile phones

Also available:

Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools - ISBN 1564842347
Safe Practices for Life Online: A Guide for Middle and High School - ISBN 1564842487

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.

Some of the areas in which we publish are:
-Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more
-National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
-Professional development for educators and administrators
-Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum
-Safe practices for the Internet and technology
-Educational technology for parents

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book was very different than most 'how to' guides, which merely tell you what to do. I love how he went so much into the 'Why,' and the larger questions to apply to different situations. ----Sarah Pinnix, author of RealLifeBlog.net

'This guide helps parents to become more aware of the digital technologies their children encounter, potential problems and risks, and ways to reduce their chances of running into trouble. ----Book News

'A great deal of information is presented in an easily accessible form, and the advice is clear and well paced.' -- --Choice Magazine

'A great deal of information is presented in an easily accessible form, and the advice is clear and well paced.' ---- Choice Magazine

About the Author

Mike Ribble has served as a classroom biology teacher, a secondary school administrator, a network manager for a community college, and a university instructor. He received a doctorate in educational leadership from Kansas State University. He is also co-author of the best-selling Digital Citizenship in Schools (ISTE 2007).

Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education; 1 edition (January 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564842509
• ISBN-13: 978-1564842503
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #724,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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