Digital Citizenship and You

Concerns about securing personal digital data have grown manyfold in recent years. Written with International Society for Technology in Education's standards in mind, this book is a crucial resource for young readers seeking to secure their data in a worl

Online and digital spaces have become dominant venues for journalism, academic and project research, commerce, and the arts. New rules and regulations about how to use, credit, and purchase intellectual property are being written on the fly, often dragging behind the speed of technological innovation. Student researchers, reporters, and art practitioners and enthusiasts will derive much from this book. Complying closely with pedagogical standards set by the International Society for Technology in Education's (ITSE), this book's innovative project ideas, cautionary tales of online copyright missteps, and thoroughly vetted supplementary materials, provide a robust toolkit for budding young scholars and digital citizens. "Dealing with intellectual property, fair use, and copyright have always been confusing, but the internet has made sharing digital content responsibly even trickier. Mapua outlines the basics in six concisely and clearly written chapters. Proper use of intellectual property is a crucial area of digital citizenship, and Mapua presents it well." --Booklist

It has become increasingly difficult nowadays to declare a separation between "real life" and the digital realm. Consequently, it has never been more important for the digital natives of today to carefully consider their online presences and reputations. This book serves as a handy primer for readers on the concept of their digital identities and how to safely and effectively project and protect them. Dynamic hands-on projects, safety tips, and other timely content correlating closely to International Society for Technology in Education's (ITSE) standards round out this useful and engaging book.

Whether it is research, social networking, or other leisure and work pursuits, youth today must negotiate their online realms with care. Adhering strongly to International Society for Technology in Education's (ITSE) standards for STEAM subjects, this work is an invaluable introduction and instructional to engaging online safely, legally, and ethically. Vivid imagery, original and practical project suggestions, as well as potential and actual ethical anecdotes and scenarios ripped from today's headlines combine to inform and empower readers. This is a must-have resource for young people learning to be thoughtful and proactive digital citizens.