Healthy Internet Use

Author: Liu Xinqiu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The rapid development of computer and internet technology has enabled young people, who are quick to embrace new things, to integrate into a new era—the internet age. Compared to Western countries, the internet in China started a bit later. However, due to our vast pool of young people who will become internet users and the recent promotion and popularization of information technology education in schools, this gap is narrowing. Among the current global internet users, young people account for a significant majority, and China is no exception. Going online has become an essential daily activity for an increasing number of people. On the internet, people experience the convenience and efficiency brought by information interaction to their work, study, and daily lives. At the same time, due to the unlimited openness of the internet, numerous unhealthy pieces of information are presented to people. Young people, who are in their developmental stage, have extremely limited self-identification and resistance capabilities. If they are not guided and effectively supervised in a timely manner, their minds may become "slaves" to unhealthy internet content. Therefore, how to educate young people on healthy internet use has become a pressing global issue. Doing well in this work is of great significance, as it directly relates to the growth and success of every young person today. This book fills the current gap in school information technology education regarding healthy internet use. The book consists of six chapters, covering six aspects: the internet age, internet pollution, internet ethics, internet crimes, internet health, and internet civilization. It provides a comprehensive guide for primary and secondary school students to scientifically understand the internet, correctly and use it, avoid internet harm, prevent internet crimes, and cultivate healthy internet habits. It serves not only as a foundation for young people to use the internet healthily but also as a bridge for parents and educators who have yet to bridge the "digital divide" to consciously build a civilized internet together with young people.