December 8, 2021 Cyber Safety | classroom management | schools | online safety | Policy

Co-constructing online safety agreements with students

Having students sign agreements around how they will use and not use online spaces and digital devices has long been common practice in schools/kura. Beyond simply being a ‘one size fits all’ tool for compliance, agreements about how devices and online spaces are used have the opportunity to be a powerful vehicle for launching conversations and an authentic opportunity for ...

 
March 19, 2021 schools | online pornography | sexual assault | violence | consent
How online porn is fuelling sexual violence in our schools

It started with a simple question: “Have you or has anyone close to you experienced sexual assault from someone who went to an all-boys school?”

 
July 20, 2019 Cyber Safety | classroom management | schools | digital learning | e-learning
How digital learning is impacting our children

Shortened attention spans and the rise of “selfie culture” are among the negative impacts of digital learning on today’s students, according to a new analysis. On the up side, e-learning is also cultivating self-control, collaboration and ...

 
July 20, 2019 Cyber Safety | classroom management | vpn | schools | BYOD | digital learning | e-learning
'Bring Your Own Digital Distraction' - BYOD and the new curriculum

While digital technology shapes the modern learning environment, teachers are increasingly dealing with digital distraction in the classroom.

 
July 20, 2019 Cyber Safety | classroom management | schools | digital learning | unlimited data
Buying an unlimited data plan for your child? Get set for unlimited distraction

No-limits data plans may be a boon for Australian consumers. But the move could put students at risk, freeing them from reliance on protected school networks to go free-range on their own data.

 
July 20, 2019 Cyber Safety | snapchat | schools | digital learning | snapstreak | Social Media
What on earth is a Snapstreak?

Snapchat. Kids love it. Parents are baffled by it. There’s a lot to learn about this fascinating and sometimes-infuriating app, the top social media platform for teens today. But let’s start with a look at one of its most seductive ...

 
July 20, 2019 Cyber Safety | Mobile Apps | Parental Controls | schools | smartphones
Is Roblox Dangerous?

Keeping up with the latest in online gaming can be a multi-level challenge for parents - especially when what's ‘cool’ seems to change at the speed of a mouse-click. One of today's most popular games is also one of the most dangerous. ...

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