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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.

Protecting your personal information and digital reputation

Staying safe online includes staying in control of who can see your personal information online, and who can not. Over time, the information you share becomes part of your digital reputation.

Resource - Parents and carers online bullying information

Information about bullying for parents and carers, produced by NSW Department of Education

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 - Digital careers: games designer and developer

There are many different kinds of jobs within the games industry, and most of them require some technical knowledge.

Resource - Student technology lessons and workshops

Student technology workshop lessons

What makes a good password?

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

Resource - Youth Law Australia

Free Australian legal advice for people under 25

How chat, texting and messaging can keep us connected

Staying in touch with friends and family is now easier than ever before. Young people are using online communication to build friendships, share their lives and work together.

Resource - Stop, Breathe, Think

An app that promotes mindfulness and emotional awareness.

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