Product Description
This comprehensive multimedia handbook is designed specifically to help teach kids to use the Internet and web resources safely and effectively. School media specialists, children and youth librarians, teachers, home schoolers, parents, and caregivers -–even those with no prior knowledge –can quickly get up to speed and use these resources, lesson plans, and ideas to challenge students and enhance teaching and learning. Internet basics; browsers, e-mail, c… More >>
Connecting Kids & the Web: A Handbook for Teaching Internet Use and Safety
Connecting Kids and the Web is a valuable new resource for children as well as adults. All chapters are well written and provide valuable information. The author translates usually intimidating computer jargon into easy-to-understand English. The step-by-step instructions will make even the novice comfortable navigating web sites. The numerous new resources and information provided in this book is beneficial from academia to at-home entertainment. The CD-ROM that’s included is an added bonus! The variety found in this handbook, along with the simplicity of use, will prove helpful to children and adults of all ages. This book will be an added mainstay next to my computer.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you work with children of any age, this volume is the perfect guide for teaching the Internet. It is packed with activities and is organized in a very easy-to-follow format. It also includes snapshot illustrations to walk you through the various sample web searches/activities. The grade levels for the activities are indicated making it easy for you to pick the appropriate age-level activity. Highly recommended for public librarians (children’s & young adult), teachers, homeschoolers.
Rating: 4 / 5