Great book!, November 2, 2011

lol...OMG is a must read for parents and their teenagers. In fact,for all of us. The dangers out there are many and unknown to most. Cyber-bullying is growing and the far-reaching repercussions are frightening. The examples that Matt shares will open everyone's eyes about posting online. lol...OMG is well written and lays it out clearly. I am giving several copies to nephews and nieces. Great gift for the holidays!

Lol . . . OMG!, Matt Ivester's new book specifically for students about managing online reputation and digital citizenship, is a must read for college and high school students. Ivester is to the point, straightforward and informed about his subject and talks directly to students about navigating school/college in the digital age. Students today spend numerous hours connected and online - via laptop, smart phone and other digital devices doing homework, researching, communicating, and socializing. They are constantly presented with opportunities to share personal information and create content. In "Digital is Different," Ivester conveys the permanence, access, lack of control over content, replicability, speed and pervasiveness that make online conduct challenging for students to navigate. He offers recent stories about college students who have shared content online in ways that substantially harmed their lives and reputations and the lives and reputations of others, including...

This is a great book! I bought this because a friend recommended it and I am so glad she did!It's full of great advice about how to make the most of social media to build and enhance your online reputation. My daughter just started college and has regrets about some of the things she posted on her Facebook page in high school. She started reading the book as soon as I showed it to her and she can't put it down. She is so excited about all the great tips in the book about how to create the kind of profile that will present her in the best possible way. What a great book to come along now, especially in such a tough and competitive job market! I think it should be required reading in high schools and colleges!