The Web and Parents: Are You Tech Savvy? by Judy Hauser (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Web and Parents by Judy Hauser This introduction of Web 2.0 tools is written for parents who want to understand how their children are using today's Internet, both in school and in their social lives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This introduction of Web 2.0 tools is written for parents who want to understand how their children are using todays Internet, both in school and in their social lives.For parents who want to raise their comfort level with todays Web capabilities, for those who want to enhance their childrens Internet usage in and out of school, and for those who want to be prepared for potential dark alleys in the online world, The Web and Parents: Are You Tech Savvy? is a welcome new resource.Dont know a blog from a Wiki? MySpace from Facebook? An RSS feed from an instant message? The Web and Parents provides a brief introduction to these and other aspects of Web 2.0, including podcasts, forums, graphic generators, photo storage and file-sharing sites, and more. Parents will get a sense of what each tool or resource does, how they themselves might use them—lots of grownups do, really—and the role each plays in current K-12 education and in the lives of school-age children. With this crash course on todays Internet, the Web becomes a place where families come together, not drift apart. Author Biography Judy Hauser is an information media consultant for Oakland Schools in Waterford, MI. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsIntroductionDisclaimerChapter 1 Blogs—Express YourselfChapter 2 Social Networks—A Snapshot of Your LifeChapter 3 Wikis—Collaborate on ContentChapter 4 Search Engines—Focus Your SearchChapter 5 Podcasts—Communicate and ListenChapter 6 RSS—Subscribe to Web SitesChapter 7 Web Sites—Have a Web PresenceChapter 8 Forums—Online DiscussionsChapter 9 Photo Management—Store and Share Your Photos on the WebChapter 10 Graphic Generators—Create Your Own GraphicsChapter 11 Internet Safety, Digital Citizenship, and CopyrightChapter 12 ConclusionAppendicesBibliographyCopyright AcknowledgmentsIndex Review Written in plain language accessible to all parents, this introduction to Web 2.0 tools will help parents understand how their children are using the Internet in school and in their social lives, and prepare parents to make the most of their childrens Internet usage while remaining safe from potential online dangers. * SciTech Book News *Written in a simple manner to assist the newcomer to the technology, enough material is presented to entice the experienced user to read the work as well. * ARBAonline *This resource will serve certain populations well. . . * VOYA *If youre looking for a how-to guide on using Internet technologies, such as blogging and social networking, this may be what you need. * Library Media Connection *…I appreciate the authors emphasis on the fact that just because you find something on the Internet, it does not mean that it is not copyrighted. The back of the book has a list of lesson plans for instructing others that correspond with each chapter. * Young Adult Library Services * Promotional This introduction of Web 2.0 tools is written for parents who want to understand how their children are using todays Internet, both in school and in their social lives. Long Description For parents who want to raise their comfort level with todays Web capabilities, for those who want to enhance their childrens Internet usage in and out of school, and for those who want to be prepared for potential dark alleys in the online world, The Web and Parents: Are You Tech Savvy? is a welcome new resource. Dont know a blog from a Wiki? MySpace from Facebook? An RSS feed from an instant message? The Web and Parents provides a brief introduction to these and other aspects of Web 2.0, including podcasts, forums, graphic generators, photo storage and file-sharing sites, and more. Parents will get a sense of what each tool or resource does, how they themselves might use them--lots of grownups do, really--and the role each plays in current K-12 education and in the lives of school-age children. With this crash course on todays Internet, the Web becomes a place where families come together, not drift apart. Review Quote "Written in plain language accessible to all parents, this introduction to Web 2.0 tools will help parents understand how their children are using the Internet in school and in their social lives, and prepare parents to make the most of their childrens Internet usage while remaining safe from potential online dangers." - SciTech Book News Promotional "Headline" For young people today, this is not their parents Internet. As students, they do schoolwork online at a younger age than ever. In their social lives, Web 2.0 has opened up new ways to express themselves and connect with others. But how can parents make sure their childs online experiences are appropriate? How do they make sure the Internet doesnt pass them by? Description for Reader * Describes new Web 2.0 tools to raise parents comfort level with Web innovations that are changing how young people express themselves and communicate with others * Offers step-by-step instructions so readers can learn to use new Web features in no time * Brings parents up to date with how the Internet is being used in todays schools * Helps warn parents of potential online dangers while allaying their fears about the vast majority of activity on the Web Details ISBN1591587956 Author Judy Hauser Short Title WEB & PARENTS Language English ISBN-10 1591587956 ISBN-13 9781591587958 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 237 Illustrations Yes DEWEY 006.7 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-09-23 Subtitle Are You Tech Savvy? Country of Publication United States Imprint Libraries Unlimited Inc Place of Publication Englewood UK Release Date 2009-09-23 NZ Release Date 2009-09-23 US Release Date 2009-09-23 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Professional & Vocational Audience Age 7-17 AU Release Date 2009-09-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:24618592;

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