internet and children

Text and photographs look at twelve things about online digital footprints.

Text and photographs look at twelve things about social media.

Text and photographs look at twelve things about online identity and privacy.

Text and photographs look at twelve things about online gaming.

Text and photographs look at twelve things about cyberbullying.

Digital technologies that utilize the Internet have made communicating and finding information fast and simple, but this very convenience has also made it easy for online predators to target and prey on Internet users. Various types of online sexual, financial, identity theft, and cyberbullying predators, along with the methods they employ, the effects on their victims, efforts to contain these illegal activities, and associated controversies are discussed.

Find out how information is used online and how Internet superheroes protect their identities.

"Introduces readers to the concept of privacy, especially related to the Internet and online safety, such as creating a safe password. Includes a hands-on activity related to media literacy"--.

What you put on the Internet may stay there forever. So how can you protect your online reputation? What can you to do keep your identity safe? Learn how to be a smart user of technology, why watching what you post is important, and what to do if someone misuses your information.

Simple text and colorful illustrations show how to safely use the Internet and how to avoid cyberbullying.