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Collaborating online

Collaborating effectively is an important skill for both students and teachers. A good digital citizen can use online tools to work with people from around the world.

Using technology in schools – your rights and responsibilities

In order to ensure that all students and teachers in public schools can be provided with safe, secure and quality access to the internet, the NSW Department of Education expects all staff and students to understand and abide by the Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services policy.

What makes a good password?

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

Creating a safe gaming environment for children

Tips and strategies for creating a safe gaming environment for children and young people.

Resource - Youth Law Australia

Free Australian legal advice for people under 25

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.

Copyright and Creative Commons

With people and organisations making so much information and material available online, it is important to know how and when to credit creators when making use of their work.

Student use of digital devices and online services

The NSW Department of Education’s Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services policy covers student use of all digital devices and online services in school related settings. The policy supports schools to maximise the potential of digital technology, minimise the risks of harm and equip our students with the skills they need to be safe, respectful and responsible users of technology - skills essential to thrive in the 21st century. Teachers and principals can find links below to departmental resources that will help in implementing the policy.

Resource - Teaching Kids News

Kid-friendly news articles written by volunteer professional journalists. Includes curriculum and grammar questions for every article.

Healthy technology use

Technology can be helpful in maintaining health when used thoughtfully and in moderation.

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