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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Gregory S Smith |
| ISBN: | 9780275994723 0275994724 |
| OCLC Number: | 123955035 |
| Description: | xvi, 193 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | pt. 1. Introduction to technology and risks on the Internet -- 1. Welcome to the Internet -- Growing up -- The Internet : what is it? -- Recommendations -- 2. Back to school -- Internet technologies defined : education 101 -- Recommendations -- 3. Risk overview : are parents making the grade? -- An overview of online risks -- Some statistics for kids going online -- How are parents doing protecting their kids? -- Protection at school and in libraries -- Recommendations -- 4. The risks of going online -- A sampling of unfortunate events -- Recommendations -- pt. 2. A road map to protect children while online -- 5. How to monitor your kids online -- To monitor or not to monitor -- Tricks kids use to hide what they're doing -- Nontechnical parental monitoring -- Software for better monitoring -- Recommendations -- 6. Internet surfing, blogs, and social networking -- Surfing/browsing the Internet -- Search engines : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Social networking and blogging -- Video cameras gone wild -- Firewalls and wireless -- Recommendations -- 7. Email -- Email options and programs -- Email risks -- Kid-friendly email programs -- Tricks kids use to hide email activities -- Blocking free email services -- File attachment risk -- Don't forget about spam -- Recommendations -- 8. Instant messaging and voice-over-IP -- IM basics and tools -- IM lingo parents must know -- Blocking IM : it's not easy -- Chat rooms : a hangout for predators -- Making phone calls over the Internet -- How predators find their victims -- Recommendations -- 9. Cell phones and PDAs -- An overview of portable communication devices -- Text messaging : how teens communicate -- Monitoring call logs and bills -- Browsing and IM challenges with PDAs -- Recommendations -- 10. A glimpse into the future -- Converging devices -- Free stuff everywhere (advertisers' heaven) -- Global positioning takes off -- Built-in security for future operating systems -- Futuristic ways to stay connected -- Recommendations -- 11. Talking to your kids about online risks -- An Internet usage contract -- When and how to be firm -- What not to say to your teen -- Advice from the pros (child psychologists) -- Recommendations. |
| Responsibility: | Gregory S. Smith. |
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Abstract:
Explains the risks of the Internet by revealing some of the secrets of online activities. This book provides an approach to helping parents and teachers protect children against the threats of going online. It offers an overview of the ways in which youth use such technologies and how parents can help protect them from the dangers lurking therein.
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"[S]hares the risks of the Internet by detailing recent, real-world tragedies and revealing some of the secrets of online activities. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the ways in which youth use such technologies and exposes the risks they represent." - Library Media Connection
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