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Resource - Beacon App

A free cyber safety educational app designed for parents and carers to help keep their kids safe online.

Resource - ACCC Shopper app

Keep informed about your consumer rights.

Resource - Stop, Breathe, Think

An app that promotes mindfulness and emotional awareness.

What are the most popular video making and sharing apps?

The amount of video online is growing at a rapid rate and is a popular medium for young people, for both learning and recreation. Children and young people are also making and sharing their own videos online. Here is a list of some of the widely used video making and sharing programs.

Resource - Talking about sharing on social media

Social media is filled with examples of what happens when something goes viral, either for better or worse. Examples of viral social media posts offer opportunities for conversations with a child about what is and what isn’t appropriate to share.

Resource - Games, apps and social networking - Office of the eSafety Commissioner

Learn about the latest apps, how to protect your information and where to get more safety guidance.

How can the internet be used to expand opportunities for learning?

The internet is more than just a library of information. Students and teachers are using the internet to connect with other people to find new opportunities for meaningful and authentic learning.

Resource - Smiling Mind

Mindfulness practice through meditation can help with self-regulation.

Searching and sorting information effectively

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.

Helping children stay safe when talking to others online

Online messaging and chat are popular ways for children and young people to communicate. There are several things you can discuss with children to help keep them safe. With the rise in popularity of messaging apps and digital communication, young people often keep in touch online. It is common to worry about their safety, but by setting boundaries and expectations, you can help to guide their use.

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