Prior to Covid, a key message that schools communicated to parents, students and the community is that technology is dangerous and unsafe for children. This message has become an ingrained part of school life, and this has been the entrenched […]
This article was written by Joseph Brookes and published here Children in Australia are being pervasively tracked when they go online without proper regard for their privacy or the risks of collecting their data, according to technology and privacy experts. […]
How to manage screentime during COVID Covid-19 has left parents around the world to grapple with online learning, online entertainment and online working. As a result, it’s natural that the amount of time children spend using screens will increase. Is […]
As we all scrambled last week to comprehend the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, I compiled and shared a list of resources that families and educators could rely on. With the help of a few extra days, I have packaged […]
School closures may be just around the corner. What is the plan for learning and teaching once they are closed? Is school learning now to go fully online? COVID-19 has brought us to a juncture where we need to think […]
Student confidence is a prime issue with online learning. In my own research & many discussions I’ve had with students in the last few days, there is an overall apprehension by them in shifting online. Some of the concerns by […]
Staying home more, means more time online. With COVID-19 school shutdowns, work-from-home directives, sport and event closures, I have a list of resources to help families and schools navigate children’s technology use in this unpredictable time. Whether you have children […]
As the biological infection continues to spread at a rampant rate, we are also battling the rampant spread of misinformation online.
The bushfires however have provided an optimistic glimpse of what social media is at its best. Here’s our glimpse of for the way forward in our technology use.
