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Reader.) ISSUE FIVE: March
2008: What in the World is Web
2.0? Adults, be not afraid. You already know
“Web 2.0.” It is what we see all around us: the
increasingly mobile, interactive online
world—where it’s possible to join virtual clubs
and networks, share photos and music, play
games with people in other cities or countries,
and to chat, text, blog and comment about the
issues that matter most to us. Today’s teens don’t just Google or
search, they blog, wiki (collaborate on linked
pages) and share. And all this linking and
connecting means adults—parents/guardians and
school staff—have an even larger role to play
in educating young people about privacy, safety
and responsible online behavior. We’ve got some
resources to help. Read
the full Editor’s
Note.
To view our Cyberbullying specific
content, please click below to read Cyberbullying
I (Issues Three) and Cyberbullying
II (Issues Four)
In this
Issue:
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FROM THE EXPERTS | Not Your Parents' Internet: Understanding "Web 2.0" Safety
Today's virtual world is increasingly interactive—but we also know more about youth risk online. Researcher Nancy Willard explores the basics of Web 2.0 and which safety messages are likely to work best for young teens.
TEACHER'S DESK | Strategies for Schools in the Age of the Social Web
Here are some concrete ideas for schools working to develop and adapt safety strategies to address Web 2.0.
PARENTS' CORNER | Helping your Child Cultivate Good Online Habits
What works to reward good behavior and minimize risks for young tweens setting out on a "digital life?" Father Scott Knight shares his strategies.
YOUTH VOICES | Sucked In: the Power of Online Role Playing
Kids of all ages are logging on to online games where players interact with each other—from Webkinz to World of Warcraft. This issue, we feature perspectives from two boys at the ends of the "tween" age spectrum: Alex, 14 and Olivier, 9.