With these handy hints, anyone can be an expert at searching and sorting information online. Knowing how to effectively search for and sort through information can make browsing the web safer and more productive. Teachers and parents can model to children and young people how to use search terms effectively and how to select trustworthy sources online.

In 2018, the NSW Government conducted a Review into the non-educational use of mobile devices in NSW schools.

The department’s review into the use of mobile devices in schools was completed in 2018. Students, teachers and parents will all have a role to play in shaping the future of smartphones in schools.

Student technology workshop lessons

Social media, when used in a responsible and age-appropriate way, can help children learn, think critically and build the skills they need for the future.

Managing the amount of time children and young people spend in front of a screen is a concern that many parents and teachers share. Set reasonable expectations for the amount of time your child or young person is spending in front of a screen, and for the type and quality of that screen time.

Everyone has the responsibility to be a discerning consumer of news.

Keeping your passwords strong and secure is one way to stay safe online. What makes a good password?

A role-playing game created by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.