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  • Information Literacy in the Digital Age (17)
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    Information Literacy in the Digital Age (17)

    The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Information Literacy in the Digital Age examines the challenges involved in seeking and evaluating information from the vast array of sources available through digital technology. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter give readers a clear look at these complex issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Shopping (24)
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    Shopping (24)

    Shopping online can be fun and easy, and there are many ways to do it. Explore the world of online shopping. Then, learn some helpful tips on spotting scams and staying safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
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  • Gaming (24)
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    Gaming (24)

    Let's play a video game online! There are many different kinds of online games, and they can be played on types of different devices. Explore the world of gaming, then learn some helpful tips on how to stay safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
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  • Information (24)
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    Information (24)

    From the news to social media, there is a lot of information on the internet. So how do we know what is true? Learn how information is shared, then learn some helpful tips about how to find out if information is correct. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
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  • Social Media (24)
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    Social Media (24)

    Many people use social media to talk and share things with their friends and families. It may be fun, but it can be dangerous, too. Explore the world of social media while also learning helpful tips to stay safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy.
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  • How to Use Technology to Write and Publish (14)
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    How to Use Technology to Write and Publish (14)

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    . . This guide introduces the concept of digital literacy. It explains how technology has made it easier to do research, take notes, and organize those notes. Also addressed is how technology can be used to edit a piece. A chapter on using technology to write with others will prove useful for group projects. Readers will even learn about digital publishing and discover ways to distribute their work.
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  • Web-Based Digital Presentations (16)
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    Web-Based Digital Presentations (16)

    Gone are the days when students stood in front of the class with a notecard, a photocopied pie chart, and a poster board collage. Today, so many innovative—and free—resources are available on the Internet or a standard computer, that students can give presentations worthy of a boardroom or TED talk. Providing tips on finding free online photos, maps, and other art; putting together a multimedia report; and speaking in front of a group, this handy resource will help propel any reader’s report straight to the top of the class.
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  • What Is a Blog and How Do I Use It? (14)
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    What Is a Blog and How Do I Use It? (14)

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    . . The widespread use of blogging today has made understanding how to read and write these online journals an essential skill for digital literacy at any age. In these pages, the ins and outs of several kinds of blogs—including political, news, and personal ones—are explained in clear terms. Content management, HyperText Markup Language (HTML) text editing, and web hosting are just a few of the topics that are simplified to guide users towards getting the most out of this cyber technology.
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  • Creating a Website (23)
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    Creating a Website (23)

    In the 21st century, having a website has become a sign of legitimacy. Businesses, job seekers, entertainers, and more all have websites that tell people who they are and what they do. Websites have transformed from a novelty in the 1990s to a requirement today. Learning how to make a website is an essential skill that will have great benefits for students as they forge their careers. Through engaging sidebars and eye-catching graphic organizers, readers learn what options they have when it comes to creating a web presence for themselves.
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  • Knowing What Sources to Trust (23)
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    Knowing What Sources to Trust (23)

    Misinformation is rampant on the internet. Memes are passed around as if they represent real facts, people with an agenda share false or misleading statistics, and anyone can pretend they are an expert on any topic. Due to all of this, learning how to be critical of what is being presented has become one of the most important skills a person can cultivate. This volume utilizes informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers to discuss the steps readers can take to verify the information they read, hear, or see.
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  • Artificial Intelligence and Smart Techology (23)
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    Artificial Intelligence and Smart Techology (23)

    Thermostats that adjust themselves, refrigerators that notify their owners when the food inside them is about to expire, a robotic assistant that can set alarms and answer almost any questionall of these things would have seemed impossible only a few decades ago. However, thanks to rapidly advancing technological developments, these and more are available to the average citizen. As technology becomes increasingly incorporated in everyday objects, knowing how to use it is becoming a crucial skill. Vivid photographs and in-depth sidebars augment the engaging main text, giving readers an exciting learning experience.

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  • Making a YouTube Channel (23)
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    Making a YouTube Channel (23)

    When YouTube was first launched in 2005, the site immediately started attracting visitors. Two years later, it created a program that allowed people to get paid for their content. Today, many people have made YouTube their full-time career. However, even people who do not intend to become professional vloggers can benefit from having a YouTube channel. Through in-depth sidebars and full-color photographs, readers learn the basics of creating and maintaining a channel while staying safe online. A list of books and websites provides a jumping-off point for further independent research.
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  • News and the Media (21)
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    News and the Media (21)

    Students today live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the vital information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with captivating diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online. Students will learn about growing media careers. Your readers will build digital literacy and use the media to become more engaged citizens in the world community.
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  • Netiqueta: guía de la etiqueta digital para el estudiante -Netiquette: A Student's Guide to Digital Etiquette (18)
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    Netiqueta: guía de la etiqueta digital para el estudiante -Netiquette: A Student's Guide to Digital Etiquette (18)

    There is growing concern over how we behave and interact online, from fighting, incivility, rudeness, and even criminal behaviors like cyberbullying, to simply adapting old forms of etiquette to a new landscape. This book, updated from an earlier resource, provides younger readers an introduction to this timely topic, a subject that they are both engaged in forming themselves as "digital natives," and one they also often require guidance in. It informs readers about the polite and productive use of social media networks and mobile platforms and discusses pressing issues of etiquette within families, among friends, and in educational settings.
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  • Online Privacy and the Law (13)
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    Online Privacy and the Law (13)

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    . . In the last decade, technology has grown and changed to the point where many people don't have secrets anymore. It's all out there on the Web. Readers take an in-depth look at privacy online and discover why is it important to maintain their privacy, how to go about that, and what impact the law can have on the decisions they make online today and tomorrow.
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  • Tweeting with a Purpose (18)
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    Tweeting with a Purpose (18)

    It may be hard to believe that 140 characters are enough to get a message out to millions of people, but Twitter's users do so every minute. Twitter is vital in many different spheres. This book introduces readers to how they, too, can tweet purposefully. Users can promote their personal brands, network for jobs and gigs, or leverage the platform for political change, education, or worthy causes. This book offers young people ways to amplify their voices and build community via this dynamic tool, while staying focused and safe.
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  • Social Activism Online: Getting Involved (15)
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    Social Activism Online: Getting Involved (15)

    Once dependent upon leaflets, phone lists, and word of mouth, social activism is now greatly facilitated by the worldwide reach and instantaneous communication of the Web. The ways in which people become aware of issues, join causes, and wage battles for their beliefs have radically changed. Community building now occurs in both actual and virtual environments, and local causes can be linked up with national and international partners, leading to greater exposure and increased political muscle. Everything that a budding activist needs to know about fighting for a cause in the digital age is included in this comprehensive guide.
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  • Ciberseguridad: protege tu identidad y tus datos -Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Identity and Data (18)
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    Ciberseguridad: protege tu identidad y tus datos -Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Identity and Data (18)

    Internet security breaches have been in the news of late. Organizations, governments, businesses, and individual internet users are all at risk. This book introduces readers to the importance of cybersecurity and addresses the current risks from hackers, viruses and other malware, identity thieves, and other online perils. It provides concrete measures that young digital natives can take to protect themselves and their computers, smartphones, and other devices. This volume's lively, cautionary narrative and useful tips will help readers effectively defend their identities and data.
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  • Social Entrepreneurship: Doing Well While Doing Good (15)
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    Social Entrepreneurship: Doing Well While Doing Good (15)

    Computers, portable digital devices, social networking, crowdfunding, and other digital technologies make it possible for social entrepreneurs to solve problems far from their own neighborhoods. This unique resource provides detailed information about using new technology and online information to help readers turn dreams of a better world into reality. Solving social problems is easier with the information and resources to plan ahead, organize a team, get the word out, and find the money needed to make it happen. Readers will find out exactly how to do all of these things right here.
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  • Diseñar, construir y mantener sitios web -Designing, Building, and Maintaining Websites (18)
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    Diseñar, construir y mantener sitios web -Designing, Building, and Maintaining Websites (18)

    Most organizations, businesses, and schools, and even many individuals have their own websites. Building a website draws on a number of different skills, and thus can be a valuable learning experience for students. This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of planning, designing, building, and launching their own websites. It simplifies complex concepts and encourages website creation and experimentation. It updates an earlier website-building edition with new guidance on cutting-edge technologies, including those for the mobile platforms that are more important than ever. Readers will also benefit from new content that acknowledges the importance and impact of social media.

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  • Big Data and You (15)
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    Big Data and You (15)

    The collection, organization, and analysis of how people use information technology is commonly referred to as "Big Data." And companies, schools, the government, and other organizations are harnessing it to do their jobs more effectively. This volume is a complete guide to Big Data: what it is, how it is used, and how it will continue to be used. Readers can better understand how Big Data plays a part in their lives today and how it will continue to be an enormous factor in the future.
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  • Branding: Creating an Identity on the Web (15)
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    Branding: Creating an Identity on the Web (15)

    Whether you're in business or just enjoying some free time on social media, creating an identity on the Web is more important than ever. Readers will learn how companies of all shapes and sizes use the Internet to form an image and increase sales. This instructive volume also provides examples of how one's personal brand online is more important than one might think. Myths and facts dispel some common misconceptions about online branding, and 10 Great Questions to Ask a Social Media Specialist will help readers focus on the important aspects of their online presence.
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  • Fake News and the Factories That Make It (19)
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    Fake News and the Factories That Make It (19)

    Once on the fringe, fake news has become mainstream. From bogus social media accounts to Russian troll factories, phony news muddies the social and political discourse, and is a threat to our democracy. This high-interest book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. This text directly correlates with state journalism standards about developing media literacy. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news and the alarming technologies used to make it, such as face-morphing technology. This book will help readers navigate the messy world of fake news.
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  • Tech Addiction (20)
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    Tech Addiction (20)

    The digital world is omnipresent. The rise of the Internet, smartphones, video games, and dating apps have provided people with more information, entertainment, and communication than ever before. While technology continues to develop at breakneck speed, its results are not always positive. Addiction to the tech world has resulted in serious mental health problems, overuse injuries, privacy challenges, and worry on the part of parents and other adults about its long-term effects. With the aid of media literacy questions and terms, this collection of thought-provoking and educational New York Times articles helps readers take a critical look at the tech phenomenon.
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