Phillips, Whitney
Summary: "Drawing on ecological, social justice and storytelling frameworks, this . . . book discusses how information pollution spreads and why, tackling the topic of internet ethics while empowering readers to create a safe, secure and inclusive digital world"--OCLC.
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Publisher / Publication Date: MiTeen Press 2023
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 302.3 PHIWoog, Adam
Summary: Describes the invention and development of YouTube. The book begins with a brief history of video sharing on the Web and then goes on to discuss the three young men who came up with the idea for YouTube after working together at PayPal, and what getting the start-up off the ground entailed. Details of how the site works (and makes money) are explained, as are questions of copyright and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2011
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 006.7 WOOBrogan, Chris.
Summary: Shows how to tap the power of social software and networks to build one's business in a book that delivers actionable steps and case studies and combines high-level theory with practical step-by-step guidance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley 2010
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.872 BROHofmann, Janell Burley.
Summary: "As Janell Burley Hofmann, mother of five, wrapped her 13-year-old's iPhone on Christmas Eve, she was overwhelmed by questions: "Will my children learn to sit and wonder without Googling? Should I know their passwords for online accounts? Will they experience the value of personal connection without technology?"To address her concerns, she outlined boundaries and expectations in a contract for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St Martins Pr 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004.67 HOFCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parent HofmanStone, Biz.
Summary: "Biz Stone, the co-founder of Twitter, discusses the power of creativity and how to harness it, through stories from his remarkable life and career. THINGS A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME From GQ's "Nerd of the Year" to one of Time's most influential people in the world, Biz Stone represents different things to different people. But he is known to all as the creative, effervescent, funny, charmingly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 STONE, BIZ STOMcFedries, Paul.
Summary: Provides information on using the social networking site Twitter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley Pub. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 006.7 MCFZarrella, Dan.
Summary: Describes various social networking sites, blogs, and forums and offers strategies on effective marketing tactics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: O'Reilly 2010
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 658.054 ZARSummary: From Facebook to YouTube, savvy entrepreneurs know that the next big thing could be just a click away. This program focuses on ChickAdvisor, a Web site where women can rate a range of products and services, and its struggle to attract more users and pay staff while hoping for a big-time buyout. Also profiled on the show is millionaire Albert Lai, a Web entrepreneur who created his first...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Smith, Drew (Andrew Martin)
Summary: Using genealogy-related examples, Smith demonstrates how many social networking and Web 2.0 sites and services can be used to share resources and communicate with other genealogists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genealogical Pub. Co. 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 929.10285 SMI1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R-GEN 929.10285 SMI
Summary: A digital footprint is the data trace left by one's activity in a digital environment, whether on the Internet, buying something with a credit card, or using a mobile phone. Like everything on the web, digital data cannot be washed away; it remains forever, a permanent footprint. Discover how things done in a digital environment can ultimately impact one's life.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Learning ZoneXpress 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004.67 STASummary: This video provides basic lessons in netiquette with the help of a fun musical metaphor. Teens get a taste of ballroom dancing-and quickly realize that learning the steps of technology manners is like learning dance steps. By applying good manners to the Internet, cell phones, iPods, and other gadgets, students learn to keep in touch without losing the personal touch. Dynamic visuals and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: A person normally wouldn't shout out the details of a secret hookup or give a credit card to a total stranger and say 'Max it out for me.' Yet as this video playfully points out, in effect that's what people do when they post indiscreetly on social networking sites or are duped by phishing scams. Think b4 u Post uses a light touch to deliver some very serious information on how people can...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: What harm could come from sitting leisurely at the computer, chatting with online pals? Unfortunately, many young people who spend hours in chat rooms or post sensitive information on the Internet have little or no idea of the risks involved. This program warns students about how vulnerable they are whenever they venture into the cyber realm-even when they think they're among "friends."...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Jarvis, Jeff
Summary: Argues that the growth of social networking and increased openness online is beneficial in the digital age and can lead to increased collaboration and changes in the way people organize, govern, teach, and learn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 302.3 JARFlora, Carlin
Summary: Illuminates the critical role of friendship in happiness, combining scientific findings with relatable anecdotes to explore how relationships, long-time friends, and social networking groups shape an individual's mental, emotional, and physical health.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.2 FLOHowell, Vickie.
Summary: Presents profiles and interviews with artists working in a variety of crafts and examines how social networking on the Internet has created a community of crafters dedicated to sharing ideas and providing support for one another.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 HOWSummary: Building a loyal customer base is vital to the success of any new business - but competing for attention in a world bombarded with advertising may be a young company’s most daunting challenge. Packed with advice from experienced entrepreneurs, this video highlights smart ways to generate recognition for a start-up business and drive traffic to it. Viewers learn the necessity of researching a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Hart-Davis, Guy
Summary: "Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something--and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackel more than 140 iPhone tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on the iPhone in no time,"--page...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2017
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004.167 APPLE IPHONE HARHart-Davis, Guy.
Summary: "Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets, 2nd Edition is the perfect resource if you are a visual learner who wants to master the ins and outs of the Android operating system. With step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand graphics, this informative book shines a light on the features, functions, and quirks of the Android OS--and shows you how to use them. With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Visual/John Wiley 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004.167 ANDROID HARMyracle, Lauren
Summary: Fifth-graders Katie-Rose, Violet, Milla, and Yasaman seem to have little in common except their flower-related names, but they nurture their new friendship through a social-networking site and a campaign to have healthier snacks served at school.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2010
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC MYRSummary: From Internet search, to Android, to cloud computing: how has Google come so far, so fast, and what are the broad implications of Google's success? This program scrutinizes the Google phenomenon as it explores the company's history, corporate culture, business practices, innovations, and altruistic ambitions. Google's controversial experience in China is examined as well, along with its move to...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In this revealing documentary, celebrated NewsHour and Frontline journalist Judy Woodruff takes viewers across the United States to examine the lives of 16- to 25-year-olds-a demographic that many are calling "Generation Next." The program demystifies an age group that is hooked on technology, generally supportive of gay rights and racial differences, but also swamped in debt and facing...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Collier, Marsha
Summary: This updated guide makes it easy to set up a Facebook or Twitter account to catch up with old friends, communicate with your family, and enjoy your online experience. You'll get hands-on guidance to connecting to the Internet with a computer or mobile device, creating social media accounts and profiles, searching for friends, joining groups, sharing photos and videos, and more. It also covers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 006.754 COLSummary: Blogs may be driving print journalists out of business, but they're doing wonders for the teaching profession. This program helps educators learn more about blogging and the best ways to integrate it into the classroom. Showing how blogs help communicate ideas and connect readers worldwide, the video focuses on the benefits of blogging for both teachers and students. Specific topics include...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010