From Street-smart to Web-wise® by Marcella, Al; Moore, Brian; Parisi, Madeline;

Short description:

Written by authors, who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Each chapter is filled with practical examples and teacher tips, stimulating discussion points, and ready-to-use lesson plans tailored for students in fifth and sixth grades. 

Long description:

Our seventh and eighth graders are now "officially" teens, and online activities are second nature. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book. Teachers will find this book to be a road map to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care, as their critical job of ensuring students’ safety in a digital world expands.

Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.

Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Each chapter is filled with practical examples and teacher tips, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in seventh and eighth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.

Parents consider educators their partners in creating cyber‑secure spaces. This book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership whether you are in middle school environment or in a child‑serving agency. It confirms proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.

By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation—one click at a time!

"From Street-smart to Web-wise® is a game-changer for digital literacy education. This series equips educators with the tools to transform students into savvy, ethical digital citizens. With ready-to-use lessons on cybersecurity, online ethics, and AI, it's an essential resource for preparing the next generation to thrive in our tech-driven world. Timely, comprehensive, and critically important."

— Nell Watson, IEEE AI Ethics Maestro, Belfast, Northern Ireland

"As someone who spends a lot of time teaching healthy relationships to children and teens, this book is a breath of fresh air. It doesn’t adopt the 'quick fix' mentality that our current culture is so often obsessed with. Instead, it thoughtfully, clearly, and consistently addresses the underlying issues contributing to the online vulnerabilities of our youth. It equips teachers and caregivers with the tools to genuinely prepare the next generation, all while promoting trust without resorting to fear. Well done!"

— Morrisa Berkley, Coach, Advocate, and Founder of Love One

"In the realm of cybersecurity, where technology, processes, and people all play crucial roles, the human element is often considered the weakest link. This is especially true for children, who are at greater risk due to their limited experience in navigating the digital world. As both a cybersecurity professional and a father of a 16‑year‑old, I am delighted to see books like this that tackle these vital issues head‑on. This invaluable resource empowers educators to create awareness about cyber safety and cybersecurity among children. It comprehensively covers fundamental topics such as secure passwords, digital footprints, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII), while also addressing emerging challenges like AI and its associated risks. Importantly, it presents all this information in an easy‑to‑understand way, making it accessible for young audiences."

— Mathias Conradt, Principal Solutions Engineer at Snyk, Stuttgart, Germany

"To foster our student’s success in a digital era, it’s important that we exemplify proper usage ourselves and give them chances to apply character education principles in digital spaces, which now encompass the dynamic landscape of AI. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise™: A Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children serves as a resource, offering educators a pathway to integrate these two spheres and facilitate meaningful learning experiences."

— Kristina Lodes, Digital Learning Coach, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

"There are two things that delight me about this book. Firstly, the knowledge, experience, and passion of those who created it. Secondly, the support it gives to educators."

— Wendy Goucher, MSc (Res), FBCS, Cyber Consultant and Author, Scotland, UK

"The lesson plans are creative, thorough, and easy to use without relying on scare tactics or being overly prescriptive."

— John F. Boyce, Head‑People Development, AMSOIL, Inc., USA

"Online safety is one of the top concerns for educators and parents."

— Christine Burke, Elementary School Principal, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Character Education and Embracing Leadership Chapter 2 Technology and Cyber-Safety: Teaching Tomorrow’s Digital Citizens Chapter 3 Strangers - Safe/Unsafe People and the Tricky Person Chapter 4 From Awareness to Action: Inspiring Stewardship in a Digital Age