Cyber savvy : embracing digital safety and civility /

Willard, Nancy,

Cyber savvy : embracing digital safety and civility / Nancy Willard. - 1 online resource (xi, 160 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Part I: Teaching digital safety and civility -- 1. Let them teach each other to swim -- 2. Making positive choices online -- 3. The dangers of techno-panic -- 4. Youth at high risk online: prevention and intervention -- 5. Law enforcement officers as instructors -- 6. School staff online -- 7. Providing parent guidance -- Part II: Digital safety and civility education -- 8. Cyber safe kids -- 9. Avoid the impulse: remember, what you do reflects on you -- 10. Read with your eyes open: assess the credibility of information -- 11. Keep your life in balance: avoid addictive use -- 12. Think before you post: protect your reputation and respect others -- 13. Connect safely: interact safely with others online -- 14. Keep yourself secure: implement security and avoid scams -- 15. Abide by the terms: act in accord with policies, terms, and laws -- 16. Stay out of the garbage: avoid objectionable and illegal material -- 17. Don't sell yourself: disclose and consume wisely -- 18. Protect your face and friends: be savvy and civil when networking -- 19. Embrace civility: prevent hurtful digital communications -- 20. Cyberdate safely: avoid exploitation and abusive relationships.

9781452269207 (e-book)


Internet and children.
Internet and teenagers.
Internet--Safety measures.
Parenting.


Electronic books.

HQ784.I58 / .W56 2012

004.67/80835