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Be Smart Online
Being safe online isn't just about protecting against viruses and hackers. In this book, kids will also learn what type of information needs to be kept private and what to do if they feel unsafe on websites or social media so that living in our digital world remains a fun and exciting experience. Easy to understand text and colorful graphics help kids master the foundations of programming and computers as well as offers guidance on how to be a good digital citizen. Features include hands-on activities, a debugging challenge that asks readers to use their critical thinking skills to find out what's wrong in different scenarios, a glossary, and more.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published February 1, 2019
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November 12, 2019
This eye-opening book details the benefits as well as dangers of going online using layman language, illustrative graphics, and plenty of examples, quizzes, and summaries. Through reading the text, discussing about the content with my parents, and reflecting on the issues raised, I learned about (1) characteristics of digital footprint, examples of applications that could leave a digital footprint, and criteria to follow before posting online (such as do not give away private information, do not post things that may hurt others, and always ask for permission); (2) examples of private information that should be strictly protected, and tips of creating strong yet easy to remember passwords; (3) concepts of viruses and hackers, and how to be cautious about downloading information from the Internet; and (4) appropriate behaviors of good digital citizens and what to do if getting into an online situation.
I would highly recommend this book to first graders as well as some grownups in order to be smart online, as we have seen so much private information posted on Facebook and other social media platforms. However, there is one thing that I, together with my parents, disagree with the author. We should be cautious about clicking on links or downloading files not only from people we don’t know, as the book suggests, but also from people we do know. What if my mom’s account was hacked and the hacker pretended to be her and reached out to me? I would take additional steps of confirmation by either calling my mom or texting her to check the sender’s identity. You can never be too cautious when exploring the digital world.
I would highly recommend this book to first graders as well as some grownups in order to be smart online, as we have seen so much private information posted on Facebook and other social media platforms. However, there is one thing that I, together with my parents, disagree with the author. We should be cautious about clicking on links or downloading files not only from people we don’t know, as the book suggests, but also from people we do know. What if my mom’s account was hacked and the hacker pretended to be her and reached out to me? I would take additional steps of confirmation by either calling my mom or texting her to check the sender’s identity. You can never be too cautious when exploring the digital world.
May 20, 2019
Maxwell: 5 stars: it was really educational and it teaches kids to make sure that you’re not giving out any private information about you
January 18, 2020
Great for tech classes or parents to read within children.
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