Digital Playgrounds

Digital Playgrounds
Author: Sara M. Grimes
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2021-07-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1442668202

Digital Playgrounds explores the key developments, trends, debates, and controversies that have shaped children’s commercial digital play spaces over the past two decades. It argues that children’s online playgrounds, virtual worlds, and connected games are much more than mere sources of fun and diversion – they serve as the sites of complex negotiations of power between children, parents, developers, politicians, and other actors with a stake in determining what, how, and where children’s play unfolds. Through an innovative, transdisciplinary framework combining science and technology studies, critical communication studies, and children’s cultural studies, Digital Playgrounds focuses on the contents and contexts of actual technological artefacts as a necessary entry point for understanding the meanings and politics of children’s digital play. The discussion draws on several research studies on a wide range of digital playgrounds designed and marketed to children aged six to twelve years, revealing how various problematic tendencies prevent most digital play spaces from effectively supporting children’s culture, rights, and – ironically – play. Digital Playgrounds lays the groundwork for a critical reconsideration of how existing approaches might be used in the development of new regulation, as well as best practices for the industries involved in making children’s digital play spaces. In so doing, it argues that children’s online play spaces be reimagined as a crucial new form of public sphere in which children’s rights and digital citizenship must be prioritized.

Protecting Kids Online at Schools and Libraries

Protecting Kids Online at Schools and Libraries
Author: Katherine Dawkins
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Internet
ISBN: 1438989083

A non-fiction resource book which gives the reader a knowledge base about online protection that is valuable in today's technological age as more young people use computer and wireless devices

Sexual Violence and Abuse [2 volumes]

Sexual Violence and Abuse [2 volumes]
Author: Judy L. Postmus
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 892
Release: 2012-12-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1598847562

A comprehensive examination of the pervasive and persistent social problem of sexual violence and abuse that plagues millions of women, children, and men across the globe. Sexual Violence and Abuse: An Encyclopedia of Prevention, Impacts, and Recovery coalesces the vast amount of information available on the subject, providing a convenient and comprehensive resource on sexual violence and abuse for students, practitioners, and general readers. It is the first of its kind to bring together a full range of topics on sexual violence and abuse across a human lifespan in a single work. The entries are written by a range of professionals who represent academics, researchers, and individuals working in the field of sexual violence and abuse. The two-volume work contains 264 fully cross-referenced entries in alphabetical order, starting with abortion and ending with yoga therapy. The bibliography provides important books, articles, online resources, and videos on a wide range of topics. The encyclopedia also includes a list of key topics with corresponding entries to assist readers needing to examine a group of related entries.

Online Predators

Online Predators
Author: Mike Sullivan
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Child abuse
ISBN: 1606477412

Parents will gain insight on how to assist their child in creating a safer profile, and displaying appropriate images. This book will help the reader choose software that can act as a 'virtual' parent to supervise their child's activities.

The Leisure Commons

The Leisure Commons
Author: Payal Arora
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317678923

There is much excitement about Web 2.0 as an unprecedented, novel, community-building space for experiencing, producing, and consuming leisure, particularly through social network sites. What is needed is a perspective that is invested in neither a utopian or dystopian posture but sees historical continuity to this cyberleisure geography. This book investigates the digital public sphere by drawing parallels to another leisure space that shares its rhetoric of being open, democratic, and free for all: the urban park. It makes the case that the history and politics of public parks as an urban commons provides fresh insight into contemporary debates on corporatization, democratization and privatization of the digital commons. This book takes the reader on a metaphorical journey through multiple forms of public parks such as Protest Parks, Walled Gardens, Corporate Parks, Fantasy Parks, and Global Parks, addressing issues such as virtual activism, online privacy/surveillance, digital labor, branding, and globalization of digital networks. Ranging from the 19th century British factory garden to Tokyo Disneyland, this book offers numerous spatial metaphors to bring to life aspects of new media spaces. Readers looking for an interdisciplinary, historical and spatial approach to staid Web 2.0 discourses will undoubtedly benefit from this text.

The Double Edged Sword of Social Media

The Double Edged Sword of Social Media
Author: Brenda A Morales
Publisher: Brenda A Morales
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2023-11-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Title: The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media Description: In a world connected by likes, shares, and hashtags, the power of social media is undeniable. It has transformed the way we communicate, share our lives, and even shape our destinies. But like any powerful tool, social media is a double-edged sword – a force for good and a potential source of chaos. In "The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media," we embark on a fascinating journey through the digital landscape, uncovering the captivating dynamics that define our online lives. With razor-sharp insights and real-world stories, this eBook explores the profound impact of social media on our society, for better and for worse. What Awaits You: 🚀 The Thrills: Immerse yourself in the electrifying highs of viral sensations and digital revolutions. Discover how social media has amplified voices, sparked movements, and forged connections that transcend borders. 🌪️ The Spills: Unearth the pitfalls of the online realm, from the perils of cyberbullying to the erosion of privacy. Explore the dark side of virtual addiction and echo chambers that threaten our understanding of reality. 🧭 Navigating the Landscape: Gain practical wisdom on how to harness the power of social media while protecting your mental and emotional well-being. Learn to use these platforms as tools for personal growth and positive change. 🔍 Behind the Scenes: Peek behind the algorithms and filter bubbles that govern your online experience. Understand the psychology and technology that make social media both irresistible and perilous. Why Read "The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media"? This eBook is your compass in the digital age, providing an insightful, balanced perspective on the role of social media in our lives. Whether you're a seasoned netizen or just dipping your toes into the online world, you'll find wisdom, inspiration, and a roadmap for navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media. Grab Your Copy Today: Don't miss your chance to explore the thrilling, complex, and ever-evolving universe of social media. "The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media" is your invitation to dive deep into a world where the virtual meets the real. Join us on this captivating journey. Start reading now and equip yourself with the knowledge to master the double-edged sword of social media.

An Examination of Children's Privacy

An Examination of Children's Privacy
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2011
Genre: Computers
ISBN: