Eugene, OR

Monday, February 16, 2009

Cell phones, online games, instant messaging, social networking and other technologies have all become part of daily life for children and young adults. As a result, many parents may feel overwhelmed by this unfamiliar territory. Children should enjoy all the benefits a technological society has to offer, but at the same time, it's imperative for them to stay safe and use these tools responsibly. That's the message offered up in "Raising a Digital Child," a new book published by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE(r)).

Author Mike Ribble offers a parent-friendly guide that introduces the newest and most popular technologies, along with discussions of the risks each might harbor. He offers suggestions for appropriate types of behaviors and shows parents how to raise their children to be good digital citizens.

"Raising a Digital Child" is targeted toward parents, K-12 educators, school and district administrators and teachers. It's also a valuable tool for anyone who wants to learn more about the Internet and popular new technologies.

"Raising a Digital Child" is available online for $17.45 for ISTE members and $24.95 for non-members. For more information and to read an excerpt of the book visit http://www.iste.org/dicipa

About the Author

Mike Ribble is the instructional services coordinator for the College of Education at Kansas State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in secondary education/biology. He holds one master's degree in educational administration from Kansas State University and one in management information systems from Friends University. He is coauthor of ISTE's best-selling "Digital Citizenship in Schools"

About ISTE

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.

Visit www.iste.org to learn more about ISTE and its new initiatives -- including the next generation of NETS for Students, Teachers and Administrators.

ISTE is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.

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Marlene Nesary

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The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Eugene, OR

541-302-3789