Digital Life Skills for Youth

A Guide for Parents, Guardians, and Educators

Angela Crocker

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Self Counsel
15 October 2019

Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Privacy & data protection; Network security; Health & Self-Help; Advice on parenting

Series: Reference

In this digital age, how do we protect kids on the internet? Dangers lie on social media, and there is an increasing risk of cyberbullying, addiction, and loss of personal connection and community. This book teaches skills for living online and with technology--digital life skills for parents and educators to use to help kids. Topics include: document management, malware, cyberbullying resistance, digital etiquette, gaming and addiction, and more. This book identifies current problems and offers real-world solutions from an author trained in education technology. Crocker writes with authority about the realities for teachers in the classroom, the technology demands of curriculum, the conflicts with parents' expectations, and the aspects of technology that do good!

By: Angela Crocker
Imprint: Self Counsel
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781770403147
ISBN 10: 1770403140
Series: Reference
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Angela Crocker has been described as a pioneer of ethical social media, a business-savvy digital goddess, and an information organizing superhero. A thought leader on digital life skills, she works as an author, speaker, and instructor to help individuals and businesses navigate the issues, challenges, and joys of living a digital life. She holds a Master of Education degree from Simon Fraser University with a focus on education technology and learning design. She is also a faculty member at British Columbia Institute of Technology in Vancouver. Digital Life Skills for Youth is her sixth book.