IQ EQ DQ

In today's digital landscape, understanding and navigating the online world is crucial, especially for children. The alarming statistic that 60% of children globally have faced cyber-risks, including cyberbullying and technology addiction, underscores the urgent need for digital literacy. This enlightening book delves into the profound role of Digital Intelligence (DQ), paving the way for a safer and more informed digital experience. Through a compelling narrative, the author shares valuable insights gained from over a decade of working across 80 countries, focusing on empowering young minds with essential digital skills necessary for the digital age. In a time when misinformation and online threats are rampant, embracing DQ is vital for enhancing children's well-being and fostering responsible digital citizenship. Park's journey reveals how teaching children to be digitally savvy is not just about skills but a holistic approach to enrich their humanness. This trade paperback encapsulates essential strategies for parents, educators, and policymakers to mitigate cyber risks while maximizing the potential of technology as a tool for growth and learning. Join the movement towards a future where technology and humanity coexist harmoniously, ensuring that every child is prepared to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9789814954396
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin India
Pages: 224


Description:
Do you know that 60% of children around the world have experienced at least one cyber-risk such as cyber-bullying, technology addiction, misinformation, online sexual exploitation, and others?

The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the digitalization of global society. Cyber-risks among children, digital skill gaps and societal instability due to fake news and cyber-threats, are rapidly increasing and widening inequality. Amidst these challenges, how can we move forward to realize a better future?

This book is about Park's social impact journey to develop DQ (Digital Intelligence) as the global standard for digital literacy, digital skills, and digital readiness with the belief that 'technology is only meaningful when it enhances humanness. It shares over a decade of her experiences and insights on the empowerment of individuals across more than 80 countries with digital citizenship, which constitutes the core life skills that are needed in the digital age to minimize cyber-risks and maximize human potential. The story invites all people to envision how DQ can help to reshape technology, education, and well-being in the digital age